Festival of European Motorcycling

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Eamonn Townsend

Festival of European Motorcycling

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14th-16th September 2001, Koksijde (Belgian Coast)

Join the Biggest European Motorcycling Event!


On 14-15-16th September 2001, MAG Social in co-operation with FEMA, Lazer helmets, "Motorrijder" Magazine, BMW Club Flanders, GoldWing Club Belgium, Intruder Club and Vulcan Club and the support of various sponsors, is organising the Festival of European Motorcycling, connected with the 3rd FEMA Festival. The dynamic town of Koksijde warmly welcomes motorcyclists during that weekend.

The objective is to offer to all motorcyclists a variety of attractions and activities where everybody will find something to his liking. The different campsites will be open from Friday morning. The entrance is free for one-day visitors.


PROGRAM OF THE WEEKEND & PRACTICAL INFO

AT THE BEACH AREA
On the most beautiful esplanade, there will be a variety of display stands. Many manufacturers will be present and offer you the possibility to test ride their latest models. FEMA and national riders' rights organisations from different countries of Europe will also be located there.

The MAG Secretariat welcomes the visitors at the MAG café where they can rest and listen to some "non-biking" music before the stunt teams show. This is also where you can register for the Off-Road ride or the test rides.

Of course the various bars and restaurants of Koksijde will be open. In co-operation with the local youth services, a creche will be organised.


IN TOWN
The different squares will host all sorts of activities.

- At the "Zavel plein", a "safety" circuit will be organised for those who will take part to the test rides and the speed trap, in order to make sure that the riders are able to handle a bike safely. There will also be the finals of the "Rider Of the Year" and the "Young Rider Of the Year".

- At the "Ijsland plein", one make clubs will depart for touristic rides through the beautiful and historical Western part of the area. The program includes visits of soldiers' cemeteries, the Yser, ...

- At the "Marktplein", a Bike and Custom Show, pocket bike rides and scooter tests will be organised.

- At the "Europa plein" will be the starting place for the test rides.


OUTSIDE TOWN
The biker campsite is big enough to welcome the thousands of foreigners and Belgian campers and is equiped with showers and toilets. A big marquee will be set up for the party with live bands on Friday and Saturday nights.

On the site, the "Trial" Championship will take place. Thirty of our best trial riders will demonstrate their uncredible talent, and you will be able to have a go yourself.

On the old runway of the army airfield, there is plenty of parking space for cars. The Enduro riders will also depart from that point.

In co-operation with the local police forces, a "Speed Trap" will be organised, where you can ride fast without risking a fine.

On other hired fields, you will have the opportunity to have fun on a quad.


GENERAL
Other activities are planned, such as bike riding simulator, firework, events at the beach, etc.


PRICES
- Free of charge in the town
- Free parking for bikes
- MAG Car parking space 100 bef/day
- In town, see the specific arrangements for parking places


Biker camping weekend
- Presale ticket: 10 Euros (400 bef), breakdown service included
- On the spot: 15 Euros (600 bef)

Caravan camping weekend
- Presale ticket: 15 Euros (600 bef)
- On the spot: 20 Euros (800 bef)

Transportation from the campsites/parkings to the beach will be organised (free of charge for presale tickets holders)


CONTACTS
For more information and contacts for presale tickets, please contact:

MAG Belgium
Tel: +32 (0)3 888 41 63
Fax: +32 (0)3 888 97 43
E-mail: bureau@mag.be
Website: http://www.mag.be


DIRECTIONS
- Brussels - Koksijde :
Brussels E40 > Gent - Oostende - Jabbeke
direction Oostduink
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