Dream Machines Bike Night is a weekly event taking place on Tuesday nights, normally between April & September. However due to COVID the season started later in 2021 on 1st June. Whilst this date ties in with the planned lifting of restrictions for events to be able to take place, there will still need to be Covid measures in place which includes maintaining social distancing. Bikers are asked to observe any instructions from marshals on duty and to take note of any on-site signage, regarding parking of bikes.
This popular event draws bikers from all over the country coming to show off their beautiful machines, meet up with fellow enthusiasts and compete for “Bike of the night”.
Poole Quay is closed off to all traffic and is taken over by a stream of shiny, gleaming, (and sometimes noisy!) bikes.
The event starts at 6pm and is one of the UK’s premier biking events.
Often attracting over 1000 bikers an evening, the event is fully marshalled and if you wish to bring along your own bike entry costs just £1.50 per person on the night. The price of the season ticket armband will be adjusted to take account of this later start date and will be available to purchase from the Tourist Information Centre in Poole Museum from 1st May costing £5.50.
The event is free to spectators.
This event really creates a wonderful atmosphere, the quay glistens away as the evening sun bounces off these sparkling machines with both bikers and spectators mingling and having fun.
The local pubs and restaurants offer a great selection of food and drink with many having “bike night” specials and there is often live music.
The winner of “Bike of the Night” will receive some bike related goodies and entry into ‘Bike of the Year’ which takes place on the final night of the season.
Even if you have never been interested in bikes before this event really is something else and you can’t help but appreciate the time, effort, care and dedication that these men and women put into their bikes and this event. Plus where else are you going to see rows and rows of gleaming motorbikes? It’s quite an impressive sight!
Dream Machines is a great evening out for everyone of all ages, why not pop along and see for yourself! The event takes place every Tuesday.
