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Planning a ride this week? Our roundup gathers the most notable motorcycle gatherings, races and open days across the UK so you can pick a destination, check timings and get out on two wheels. Below are weekend highlights plus daily meet-ups, competitions and track sessions to help fill your diary.
Weekend highlight
Lydden Hill celebrates 60 years — October 24–25
The Kent circuit of Lydden Hill marks six decades of motorcycle and sidecar racing this weekend, with displays, trade stands and family entertainment on site. Local star Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne is scheduled to appear as the meet builds toward the 2026 Lord of Lydden contest. Race categories listed for the event include modern open, Ducati Desmo and F1/F2 sidecars.
Advance tickets are available — the organiser quotes reduced prices for early buyers, while same-day admission is priced higher. Parking is free and dogs are permitted. For full details see lyddenhill.co.uk.
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Wednesday, October 21
Evening bike meets
Several regular midweek gatherings are on this evening, suitable for a short jaunt after work. Highlights include Poolehall Café in Bridgnorth (5pm–7pm), Wheels Café at The Old George Inn in Sykehouse (5.30pm–8.30pm; 01405-5785635), and The Old Stores in Pontblyddyn (6pm–9pm; 07548-224866).
Other locations hosting meets are Squires Café (Newthorpe) and Loomies Moto Café in West Meon, open until 9pm. For a morning-style meet, The Pathfinder Café at Blackbushe welcomes riders from 10.30am–1pm.
Racing
NG Road Racing ACU Training takes place at Castle Combe Circuit in Chippenham; further information is available via ngroadracing.org.
Thursday, October 22
Evening gatherings
Thursday’s calendar includes the Nadee Bike Meet at Lagon Bar & Grill in Findern (6pm) and Faun Café in Gainsborough (4pm–8.30pm). The Whistlestop Motorcycle Club meets from 5pm at Whistlestop Café, HTM Business Park, Rhuddlan (01745-591235), and Vintage Metals hosts an evening meet in Coleford (6pm–10pm).
Friday, October 23
International racing
The MotoGP round at Phillip Island, Australia, continues through the weekend — details and schedules are available at motogp.com.
Saturday, October 24
Jumbles and meets
Autojumble fans can visit Squires Café’s event in Newthorpe or the larger Kempton Park Autojumble at Kempton Park Racecourse. Museum and café meetups include the Norfolk Motorcycle Museum in North Walsham (10am–4.30pm), Oasis Sandwich Bar in Abergavenny and Baffles Café at Davant Bikes in Torquay (9am–3pm).
Competition and open days
Santa Pod Raceway runs its Run What Ya Brung drag session for those wanting to test speed and setup. Enduro action comes from Witley & DMCC at Down Farm, Odiham (witleymcc.org), while the National Motorcycle Museum stages a Live Open Day in Solihull (thenmm.co.uk).
Race entries this day also include the Lord of Lydden and Sidecar Burn Up at Lydden Hill, plus club-level meetings such as Manchester 17 MCC at Heaton House Farm and West Leeds MC at Post Hill Farnley.
Sunday, October 25
Morning meets and shows
Start the day at the Super Sausage Café in Potterspury (8.30am–2.30pm) or the Revved Up Tea Bar in Walton-on-the-Naze. The Ace Café hosts a themed gathering for Rat, Brat, Bobbers, Choppers and Rat Rods in Stonebridge, London (020-8961-1000).
Also on Sunday, the South of England Classic Bike Show & Autojumble runs at Ardingly Showground, and Santa Pod holds the Straightliners Finals for sprint racing.
Track and trials
Cadwell Park hosts a No Limits trackday (£99) for riders who want full-lap riding time. Numerous trials and club events take place across the country, from Peterborough TC at Old Quarry, Stibbington (martyntrials190@gmail.com) to Mansfield Maun MCC at Harboro Rocks.
Monday, October 26
Evening rideouts
Planned rideouts include a Burgess Hill & DMCC meeting at the Gulf petrol station, Wivelsfield (7pm) and a Stevenage & District Motorcycle Club run departing from Poplars Sainsbury (6.30pm).
Tuesday, October 27
Meets and track sessions
The Pit Stop Diner in Stockton-on-Tees hosts a bike meet from 5–9pm, while Sammy Miller Museum runs its courtyard meet (10am–4.30pm; 01425-620777). Brands Hatch Indy is the venue for a No Limits trackday this day, with £99 entry.
Please check details before travelling. If you would like an event listed in MCN, submit details to the organiser (Sam Williams) at least two weeks before the date and include contact information for publication.
