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Retrobike Rides, Meets and Events in 2014
For the past few years there have been countless rides and events organised through Retrobike which give forum members the opportunity to meet up, socialise, trade parts and of course ride their retro machines.
The National MTB Series is now in it's fourth year with rides regularly attracting between 20 and 40 like minded retro enthusiasts, having a great time on some quality trails.
There is also a healthy and thriving selection of area groups which organise frequent smaller, but no less important regional rides.
The last two year's have also seen the introduction of regular RetroRoadRides too.
Last year well over 200 individuals participated in Retrobike organised rides throughout the country.
2014 promises to be another great year for Retrobike riding.
Your regional area groups in great shape with rides regularly being organised, and once again we have put together another cracking National Series to get people out riding on their old bikes.
The National Series is the very best of Retrobike rides squeezed into seven rounds. We've done our very best to spread them around the United Kingdom, offer some of the very best trails and also make the series completely free to enter.
Get out your diaries, here are this year's dates:
:: Retrobike National MTB Series 2014 ::
• Rd 1: Long Mynd ~ Saturday 29th March :: Announcement
• Rd 2: Surrey Hills ~ Sunday 27th April :: Announcement
• Rd 3: Forest of Dean ~ Saturday 10th May :: Announcement
• Rd 4: Quantock Hills ~ Saturday 12th July :: Announcement
• Rd 5: North York Moors ~ Sunday 3rd August - with additional ride on Saturday :: Announcement
• Rd 6: Peak District ~ Saturday 6th September :: Announcement
• Rd 7: Lake District ~ Sunday 5th October :: Announcement
There will also be a selection of 'Special Events' and the usual Retrobike attendance at:
• MacRetro Clan Gathering - Drumlanrig Castle ~ 18th May (non series special event) :: Announcement
• Mountain Mayhem - Gatcombe Park ~ Weekend of 20th, 21st, 22nd June
• Fat Tyre Weekend - Fort William ~ Weekend of 21st, 22nd June
• Brighton Big Dog - Brighton ~ 16th August
• Retrobike Turkey Twizzler - Cannock ~ 27th December (non series special event) :: Announcement
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The series is non-competitive, but to add to the interest points and special prizes may be awarded for:
- Riding Retro
- Wearing Retro (RB kit inclusive)
- Bike of The Ride
- Spirit of the Ride
- Skinwall Tyres
- Sense of Humour
- Regional Bonus for distance travelled
- Photography
- Bodging skills
But what we give with one hand we’ll take with another and could deduct points for: -
- Piking (a technical term for not turning up when you said you would)
- Mechanicals
- Punctures
- Riding a Modern Bike
Helmets must be worn on Retrobike rides. No helmet - no ride.
For the past few years there have been countless rides and events organised through Retrobike which give forum members the opportunity to meet up, socialise, trade parts and of course ride their retro machines.
The National MTB Series is now in it's fourth year with rides regularly attracting between 20 and 40 like minded retro enthusiasts, having a great time on some quality trails.
There is also a healthy and thriving selection of area groups which organise frequent smaller, but no less important regional rides.
The last two year's have also seen the introduction of regular RetroRoadRides too.
Last year well over 200 individuals participated in Retrobike organised rides throughout the country.
2014 promises to be another great year for Retrobike riding.
Your regional area groups in great shape with rides regularly being organised, and once again we have put together another cracking National Series to get people out riding on their old bikes.
The National Series is the very best of Retrobike rides squeezed into seven rounds. We've done our very best to spread them around the United Kingdom, offer some of the very best trails and also make the series completely free to enter.
Get out your diaries, here are this year's dates:
:: Retrobike National MTB Series 2014 ::
• Rd 1: Long Mynd ~ Saturday 29th March :: Announcement
• Rd 2: Surrey Hills ~ Sunday 27th April :: Announcement
• Rd 3: Forest of Dean ~ Saturday 10th May :: Announcement
• Rd 4: Quantock Hills ~ Saturday 12th July :: Announcement
• Rd 5: North York Moors ~ Sunday 3rd August - with additional ride on Saturday :: Announcement
• Rd 6: Peak District ~ Saturday 6th September :: Announcement
• Rd 7: Lake District ~ Sunday 5th October :: Announcement
There will also be a selection of 'Special Events' and the usual Retrobike attendance at:
• MacRetro Clan Gathering - Drumlanrig Castle ~ 18th May (non series special event) :: Announcement
• Mountain Mayhem - Gatcombe Park ~ Weekend of 20th, 21st, 22nd June
• Fat Tyre Weekend - Fort William ~ Weekend of 21st, 22nd June
• Brighton Big Dog - Brighton ~ 16th August
• Retrobike Turkey Twizzler - Cannock ~ 27th December (non series special event) :: Announcement
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The series is non-competitive, but to add to the interest points and special prizes may be awarded for:
- Riding Retro
- Wearing Retro (RB kit inclusive)
- Bike of The Ride
- Spirit of the Ride
- Skinwall Tyres
- Sense of Humour
- Regional Bonus for distance travelled
- Photography
- Bodging skills
But what we give with one hand we’ll take with another and could deduct points for: -
- Piking (a technical term for not turning up when you said you would)
- Mechanicals
- Punctures
- Riding a Modern Bike
Helmets must be worn on Retrobike rides. No helmet - no ride.
