Watsonian Sidecars open weekend 22-23 June

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Watsonian Sidecars open weekend 22-23 June

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#Watsonian #Sidecars open weekend 22-23 June


We're delighted to announce several new attractions for our annual factory open weekend, which will be held on Saturday/Sunday 22nd/23rd June (9am-5pm both days). Held at our historic sidecar factory, located between the scenic Cotswold towns of Moreton-in-Marsh and Chipping Campden, the event is now in its eighth year and attracts hundreds of riders from across the country thanks to its relaxed 'village fête' atmosphere.

New attractions for 2013 include the Cotswold Chocolate Company, who make fresh artisan chocolates and Hook Norton Honey, based near the famous steam powered Victorian brewery. Chester Belter leatherworks makes leather accessories with a timeless appeal and automotive artist Martin Squires will be in attendance, sketching the more eye-catching vehicles at the event. Visitors will also have an opportunity to have their bike/outfit professionally photographed.

Oxford Products are supporting the event with a display of the latest helmets, clothing and accessories and motorcycle author and world traveller Gordon May, who has ridden classic bikes to Africa and India, will return with a selection of books and videos. Overland magazine will also be joining us, with tales from the four corners of the globe. Also new is the sidecar driving skills course (pictured), on which visitors can ride the company's demonstrator outfit around a specially created obstacle course. Don't forget to bring a helmet, appropriate riding gear and driving licence if you wish to participate.

Freshly prepared hot food will be available on site, entry is free and everyone is welcome, whether they come on two, three or four wheels. Prizes will be awarded on both days for the best sidecar outfit and solo motorcycle, of any make, ridden to the event. For more information call 01386 700907. Click here for a map.

Cassington Bike Night
Cassington Bike Night 2012
If you can't make it to our Open Weekend, or if you're looking for something to do on a Monday evening as well, why not join us at Cassington Bike Night? Bike Night 2013 has been scheduled for Monday 24th June and is held in the village of Cassington, just off the A40 between Oxford and Eynsham. If you haven't been before, you'll be amazed as the entire village is over-run by motorcycles - thousands of them! All funds raised will go to St Peter's School and Cassington Playgroup, so it's all in a good cause. It's a great way to spend a summer's evening. Click here for a map.


Watsonian back on the podium at the TT Races
Molyneux TT 2013
Watsonian sidecars supported Dave Molyneux for his Isle of Man TT campaign this year to help celebrate 90 years of sidecar racing at the TT. Moly, the most successful sidecar racer in the history of the TT with 16 wins to his name, rewarded us with podium finishes in both sidecar races.

During the post-war sidecar boom, Watsonian was actively involved in motorcycle racing, sponsoring 1954 TT champions Eric Oliver and Les Nutt, followed by Chris Vincent partnered by Eric Bliss in 1962. However, the development of modern Formula Two sidecars in the 1980′s meant that the competition machines had little in common with road going outfits and the company pulled back from sponsorship. This situation changed when Dave was invited to Watsonian’s centenary rally last year. We realised that sponsoring Dave was a great way to remind the public that Britain still has a thriving sidecar manufacturer. As Dave also makes racing sidecars, for himself and other racers, in the future we may well incorporate some of that technical know-how into our frames, suspension and aerodynamics.
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