ABR Festival: Answering your burning questions about the UK's biggest motorcycle festival

Hello, I’m James from Adventure Bike Rider and welcome to this special edition of the ABR Podcast, which is dedicated to answering your burning questions about the ABR Festival in June.

These are the questions you’ve asked us more than others, the questions that are keeping you up at night as excitement builds ahead of the greatest celebration of adventure biking ever held.

And joining me on the podcast to answer them is one of ABR’s longest-serving staff members, the font of all festival knowledge, and one of my favourite people on the planet. Our Head of Customer Service, Abeer El-Sayed.

Questions:
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:16 How do I book a manufacturer test ride at the ABR Festival?
00:05:10 What manufacturers and exhibitors will be at the ABR Festival this year?
00:06:50 Can people change their tyres at the ABR Festival?
00:09:06 When will I receive my tickets, and do I need to bring them on the day of the festival?
00:10:42 I'm arriving in a vehicle do I need to purchase a vehicle supplement?
00:11:47 What time can I arrive at the festival?
00:13:05 How do I camp with my friends?
00:14:07 Can I have a campfire or fire pit?
00:14:42 What food facilities will be at the festival, and what time do they open?
00:16:42 Will there be free tea and coffee in the morning?
00:17:27 Is there a supermarket on-site?
00:17:27 Is there a supermarket on-site?
00:18:48 Is my bike allowed on the on-site trail?
00:20:49 What other riding opportunities is there at the festival?

Background

Held in the stunning grounds of Ragley Hall in Warwickshire, the ABR Festival is the largest motorcycle festival in the UK. It brings together thousands of like-minded riders and the motorcycle industry to make new friends, share stories, and enjoy three incredible days of biking action and festival entertainment.

Over 50km of the festival site is made up of custom-built off-road trails, including the Bridgestone Trail and TRF Trail, which are built for bikers to explore the best of this amazing corner of the Warwickshire countryside.

The world's biggest bike manufacturers will be bringing fleets of their own machines for guests to take part in what's best described as the world's biggest test ride. Last year, over 10,000 demo rides we taken across the weekend of the ABR Festival, all free of charge to attendees.

The best riding skills schools can be found on-site, offering free tuition throughout the weekend to riders of all abilities, from those who've never ridden off the tarmac before to trail-riding veterans who would simply like to brush up on their technique. Each school brings its own machines that guests can use free of charge, so riders won't have to risk their own bikes while they're learning.

This June, more than 20 of the finest cover and party bands will be bringing the party to the BikerHeadz Stage and Bridgestone Stage, including one of the best AC/DC tribute acts in the shape of Let There B/DC, funk and soul kings, The Detroit Collective, Ibiza DJ Krystal Roxx, plus the man crowned in Memphis as the world's number one Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist, Ben Portsmouth.

Inspiration is at the heart of the ABR Festival, and we aim to encourage every biker to get the most of this incredible passion for two wheels that we all share. Visitors to ABR will be joined by some of the biggest names in adventure biking who will be on hand to share stories of intrepid travel across the globe, provide practical advice on how bikers can take their riding to the next level, and show off their incredible riding skills in the GoPro Display Arena.

The comfort of all guests on site is our highest priority, so we offer Grade-A facilities to ensure everyone feels clean and refreshed throughout their stay. What does that look like? Well, ABR spent more money per head on premium flushing toilets and hot shower units than any other UK festival in 2024.

Ticket holders will also find a huge selection of delectable street food to keep their energy levels up, plus 20 bars offering reasonably priced pints, soft drinks and cocktails, to keep them refreshed. All this combines to ensure anyone joining us will have the greatest weekend they've ever had on two wheels.

The 2025 edition of the ABR Festival takes place from Thursday 26th to Sunday 29th June. Saturday and Weekend Tickets are available in extremely limited numbers and can be found here - https://www.abrfestival.com/tickets/