Shiny Side Up Bike Fest - Whangarei

Coming to Whangarei for the first time. We are setting up a big day out for bikers in Onerahi Sports Park. A free, fun day out where we bring the motorbike community with something for everyone at this family-friendly event. Come show off your ride, win prizes, get some great tips and much more!

We’ve got motorcycling experts lined up to answer your questions about everything from suspension setup to the best riding gear and taking your riding to the next level. Check out the big tents for presentations and put your name on the board for suspension tuning with Dave Moss working on your bike.

There are heaps of prizes to be won. Head to the Ride Forever tent for a chance to win a $1000 riding gear voucher, a Helite Airbag jacket or one of dozens of other spot prizes and MTA vouchers. Spot 5 problems on our the WOF fail bike and be in to win. Entering the Show & Shine competition could win you $500 for 1st place or $250 for 2nd.

Some things to look forward to include:
• Free entry & free parking.
• Demo arena featuring exciting motorcycle riding skills and stunts.
• Food carts serving up tasty treats.
• Live music to get you moving.
• Free 10-point safety checks by a top-notch mechanic.
• Vendor & club displays.
• Fun for the kids, including a bouncy castle and face painting.

Our expert guest speakers include:
• Dr Chris Hurren with the latest news on MotoCap, helmet testing and the controversy around the new European riding gear standards.
• Kevin Williams, who'll share his latest insights on what goes wrong at intersections and how motorcyclists can avoid the classic “Sorry mate, didn’t see ya” crash.
• Dave Moss will give a talk on suspension concepts in addition to his practical demonstrations.

Find all the event details and more information about our experts at www.shinysideup.co.nz.