Two Wheels for Life, the UK-based official charity of MotoGPTM is excited to launch an all-new event for 2025: ‘The Big Ride’.
Set to take place on 16th August 2025, ‘The Big Ride’ is a brand new event for 2025 offering riders the chance to join big names from the world of motorcycling including Two Wheels co-founder and MotoGP Legend, Randy Mamola. The mission is to have fun and raise funds for the only charity that shows motorcycles save lives, getting vital life-saving healthcare to some of the hardest to reach people across Africa.
Riders of all ages and all-types of machine are welcome to join Two Wheels for Life for a day of madcap fun, venturing through the English countryside before meeting at Leicestershire’s Mallory Park for the chance to join all the fun of Classic Bike Trackdays’ Festival of Motorcycling, with the option to ride some laps of the Mallory Park circuit too!
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While riders can start wherever they like, they must arrive at Mallory Park by 3pm and those participating are invited to take part in a host of challenges along the way.
These light-hearted, fun and engaging challenges will be set by motorcycling celebrities including TT star Peter Hickman, short-circuit racing legend Niall Mackenzie and Instagram/TikTok star HarveyRidesBikes as well as other Two Wheels for Life partners such as The Bike Shed Motor Co. with more to be confirmed in the run up to the event.
Prizes will be on offer to the groups and individuals who raise the most money for the cause, while those purchasing tickets including the track ride will get the chance to ride the Mallory Park track with TWFL celebrities. There will also be refreshments on arrival, plus free entry to the Festival of Motorcycling and camping on Saturday evening.
The festival features static displays and live track sessions showcasing everything from brand-new showroom machines to classic & vintage bikes. There’s also action on the dirt, with an adventure bike course and trials area, plus special guests and live entertainment on Saturday evening.
How it works
· Plan your own route to Mallory Park. Start from your home or whatever UK location you choose. The only condition is that you arrive by 3pm so give yourself plenty of time.
· Receive a list of challenges. You’ll get these in advance of the day. You can choose to complete as many as you want. Set by big names in the world of motorcycling, our challenges will test your skill, resourcefulness and ingenuity!
· Share your completed tasks. Our challengers want to see evidence, so don’t forget your smartphone. We’ll share details of how to do this before the day.
· Win prizes! The three riders who complete the most challenges will win plus all participants will be entered into a draw to win Two Wheels for Life official merch.
· Fundraise – We’re offering fantastic prizes to groups and individuals who raise the most.
Costs
Registration starts from £50 and includes…
- The list of challenges
- ‘The Big Ride’ high vis-vest
- Refreshments on arrival to the circuit
- Free Saturday night camping with live entertainment
- PLUS, 1 adult weekend ticket to the Festival of Motorcycling
- *2 laps of the iconic Mallory Park circuit for track access ticket holders
Big ride only (no track laps) £50
Big ride only, plus pillion (no track laps) £65
Big ride, plus track access £80
*Big ride & pillion, plus track access £95
*Please note, pillion riders aged 15 years and under will not be able to complete the laps on circuit for insurance purposes.
* All riders and pillions must complete an indemnity form, and wear full protective clothing on track, i.e. full one or two piece leathers / textile abrasion proof motorcycle clothing, gloves, boots and helmet for both riders and pillions. Any riders or pillions wearing non-motorcycle clothing such as jeans or trainers will not be permitted on track.
The Festival of Motorcycling is a new motorcycle event at Mallory Park featuring live track action and parades, static displays showcasing everything from brand new showroom machines to classic & vintage bikes from yesteryear. There’s also action on the dirt, with a manufacturers adventure bike course where you can test new bikes, and classic trials area where you can experience being a passenger, plus special guests and live entertainment and bar on Saturday evening, and all Big Ride entrants can camp for free.
You can find out more about the Festival of Motorcycling and purchase additional tickets here: www.classicbiketrackdays.com/festival-of-motorcycling / www.fixr.co/event/festival-of-motorcycling-hosted-by-classic-bike-tr-tickets-319376751
