A selection of the country’s most impressive classic bikes will participate in the opening parade of the new South Coast Bike Fest #SCBF2017 at Margate Beach from 27 to 30 April 2017.
Fuelled by the Classic Motorcycle Club of Natal, the parade of some 40 must-see classic motorbikes will head from Desroche Hotel in Margate, along Margate Main Street and into Panorama Parade before circling the event site and parking at the Classic Bike Museum Stand on the beachfront.
Here visitors can peruse the array of collector’s item bikes (pre-1937) as well as a number of classic bikes (pre-1992) which will be displayed on the Classic Open Stand.
Among the parade bikes will be the extremely rare Douglas 1922 and AJS 1931, both owned by Ken Sink, chairman of the South Coast Motorcycle and Car Club, a subsidiary of the provincial organisation.
“I’ve ridden the AJS since 1982,” explained Sink. “It was left to me in the previous owner’s will and I’m the third person to own it. The Douglas I’ve constructed over the years.”
These two bikes form part of his 16-bike collection which also includes the Lambretta TV 175 scooter, three Honda 305cc’s and a Honda cx500.
“There’s just such freedom in biking that you don’t get in a ‘tin can’,” said Sink, talking about his love of bikes. “You get to smell the countryside and it’s just that much more exhilarating. There’s also a great camaraderie within the biking community.”
In addition to the beautiful machines, the festival promises unbelievable entertainment and eating facilities including 35 of the country’s top bands and artists – Die Heuwels Fantasties, Prime Circle, Majozi, Professor, Just Ginger and PJ Powers among them –14 on-site restaurants and upgraded pubs and nightclubs, eight festival bars, gourmet pop-up food courts and some 5 000 holiday beds all within walking distance of this new, secure festival zone. All this within only 135km from Durban and 630km from Jozi – a one-day bike trip.
Visitors can grab a Red Bull at the energy bar near the Gravity Clash Zone where South Africa’s top skateboarding, BMX, FMX and trials bike riders will keep the audience enthralled. Alternatively, take a sip of Jack Daniels at the free Beach Pier Village Rock Stage where world-class music will soothe the soul.
Local event stakeholders, Ray Nkonyeni Municipality and UGU South Coast Tourism, expect this to be a hugely popular festival, attracting large numbers to the stunning seaside town.
“We had such a great relationship with Harley Davidson and it would be a travesty not to continue the growth of the tradition of this well-supported and well-loved biking event,” said Max Mbili, Municipal Manager of Ray Nkonyeni Municipality.
All bikes are welcome at the South Coast Bike Fest and entrance to the four-day event is free provided pre-registration is completed online. This pre-registration allows #freefunseeker ticket holders access to the event boulevard including secure parking, access to the Main Beachfront Boulevard, Village Pier Rock Stage, Experiential Energy Zone, Mardi Gras Market, Flying Fish Hospitality Deck, Castle Light Pool Party and much more! To pre-register for the #freefunseeker tickets, visit www.quicket.co.za.
Tickets to the #fuelyourfun Carling Main Beach Stage are also available at www.quicket.co.za at a cost of R130 per day or R200 for the cocktail bar day pass. For a VIP four-day pass the cost is R360. Children under 12 enter free.