If you love the feeling of adrenaline rushing in your veins when watching a motorcycle race, we bet you’ll love the feeling even more when you’re the one on the track, peeping through your helmet as you grip the handle and navigate your way. If reading this doesn’t excite you yet, then maybe you’re not the motorcycle enthusiast you believe you are.
For real motorcycle racers and lovers out there, we’ve compiled the best motorcycle shows in the world for you to add to your bucket list! From Europe to the US, these bucket list-worthy motorcycle shows are sure to give you heart-stopping exhibitions and experience!
Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Race
A motorcycle race event that runs annually, the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy Race, is held on the Isle of Man, an island found between the bigger islands of Ireland and Great Britain either May or June. Since the race was initiated in 1907, this longest-running motorbike racing event starts with a week of practice and followed by a week of full racing.
Anybody can argue that Isle of Man Race is the greatest motorcycle racing event there is. To gain entrance to the race, you must have a valid National Entrants or FIM Sponsors License for Road Racing. One reason for it being the best is the various range classes that correspond to different specifications for entries; among them include Superbike TT, Supersport TT, and Lightweight TT.
Every year, the roads are closed to give way to the event where visitors from all over the world flock to enjoy an adrenaline-rushing sight. Viewers are usually given “VIP access” to the race as they can watch it only a few meters away from the live action. Talk about feeling the rushing wind when racers at an average speed of 133 mph pass by, huh? Not only that, but spectators can also have a quick chat with the riders through the open paddocks!
Poags Hole Hill Climb
Yes, you read it right – it’s a race on a hill! Celebrated its 20th year in 2016, this New York-held racing event is dubbed as the greatest hill climb race in the world. Why? Well, nothing much, just a bunch of 10-foot long motorcycles powered by Nitromethane running around, meaning they’ll be flying up a hill here and there during the event. If that doesn’t thrill you, we don’t know what will.
Because of its nature, only the most talented riders are allowed to enter the event. Racers will have to climb a hill 625 feet high with a 75-degree slope! As it is indeed an extreme event, motorbikes used are also powered for such extreme performances. Talk about huge bolts and chains and even 300-horsepower motors! Just when you thought those are enough, a final race to the top between two riders, side-by-side, is exhibited.
Red Bull Hare Scramble – Erzbergrodeo
Taking place in Eisenerz, Austria, Erzbergrodeo is an enduro race initiated in 1995. Since then, this event has become a representative of Austria in the field of racing. This heart-throbbing racing event features 500 riders contending their way racing towards the Iron Mountain.
The Red Bull Hare Scramble – Erzbergrodeo extends up to four days of racing and partying. Not only that, but it also shows a hill climb known as the Iron Road Prologue. Indeed, Erzbergrodeo has settled itself into being a global event attended by many racers and visitors around the world.
Serres Rally
Happening every year in Serres, Greece, the Serres Rally is a racing event that allows non-professionals to join and experience the thrill of motorbike racing without the overwhelming feeling often associated with it. That doesn’t mean that the event is set to be easy – no. In fact, it is designed to be difficult, yet something that non-pros can still handle.
The course of the rally is 1700-km long, taking the racers to different terrains in the magnificent Serres region. Some terrains are very competitive, but amateur riders can opt to take less challenging yet equally thrilling races.
Dirt Quake
Compared to the other racing events mentioned on this list, Dirt Quake is relatively new, but that doesn’t mean that it’s less exciting than the others. Set in Norfolk, UK, the concept of the annual event is simple: motorbike racers, enthusiasts, viewers, and even celebrities come together to celebrate bikes and witness a racing activity on the center stage.
What’s fun with this event is that racers can bring and use any motorbike they have, and yes, even those normally used on the street. The event is indeed true to its mission – to give a high-adrenaline race experience without the hassle and costs related to motorsport.
While it is still new with its inaugural race taking place just in 2012, Dirt Quake has already expanded to other countries such as the US and Australia. It also gained more popularity when it was acquired by a television network.
So there you have the most anticipated motorcycle shows every year that should be on your bucket list. Whether you are a motorbike racer, enthusiast, or a mere spectator, you’ll never go wrong with these events that provide full thrill and fun for both professionals and amateurs.
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Ashley Thompson
Ashley Thompson is a promising young law writer. She hopes to apply her years of study into helping explain legal issues to the public. Ashley loves cooking and often cooks for her family during weekends.
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