Bikers get all revved up to enjoy a grand day of fundraising
THOUSANDS of motorbike enthusiasts converged on Cleethorpes yesterday to celebrate the “power of two wheels”.
The promenade was packed with motorcycles, trikes and scooters, as the resort hosted the fourth Grand Day Out.
Organised by North East Lincolnshire Motorcycle Action Group (NELMAG) and Born To Be Wheeled, the event attracted riders from across the UK, with money being raised for Help For Heroes, the brain injury charity Headway, and NELMAG.
For the first time the event featured a custom motorcycle and scooter show at Cleethorpes Leisure Centre, and there were also trade stands manned by motorcycle dealers, charities and other organisations, as well as live entertainment at the Kingsway Kiosks.
Fergus O’Connell, of NELMAG said: “It’s going very well. We have got a beautiful beach and its great to get out on the bike, meet people, enjoy the atmosphere, and celebrate the power of two wheels, whilst raising funds for good causes and promoting Cleethorpes.
“We are hoping for around four and a half thousand scooters and bikes, and with the general public we could easily double that number.
“The bike show is a new addition this year, and we have got 11 bands playing throughout the day, face painting for the kids and extreme chain saw.
“We’ve got a couple of bikers from Australia so we really can say we’ve gone worldwide this year.”
Baz Frayne, 72, of Waltham, was among a group of riders from the Kandy’s Reunion Gang to go along for the event.
He said: “There are about 15 of us and we have come here today to support Help for Heroes. I came here last year and won a cup for my bike, a Triumph Trophy.
“It’s a fantastic day out. It’s a gathering of motorcyclists young and old who all have a great appreciation of motorbikes. It’s an ideal occasion.
“I’ve had a look round the custom bike show. It’s got a good layout and I think it was a good idea to incorporate the leisure centre, especially with the weather being a bit up and down.”
Trikers Peter Elliott and Steve Roberts had travelled from Scunthorpe to make the event.
Peter, 53, aka Shadrach, said: “We are from the Yorkshire MAG and we have come down for a ride down to support Help for Heroes, which is a fantastic cause.
“It’s the first time we’ve been to the Grand Day Out but we do ride out to Cleethorpes a lot in the summer. It’s a nice place with nice people.
“It’s a brilliant event and is really well organised.”
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