Calne Bike Meet

31/05/2026

🏍️ GEAR UP FOR FATHER’S DAY! 🏍️

Looking for the perfect gift for the biker dad in your life? We’ve got you covered with the official Calne Bike Meet merchandise!

To help you spoil Dad (or treat yourself), we are running a special Father's Day deal:

🚚 FREE POSTAGE ON ALL ITEMS! 🚚
📅 Friday, 5th June – Friday, 12th June

🎁 What’s in the Shop?
We have a massive range of gear, including:

👕 Official T-Shirts (Perfect for summer riding)

🦅 High-Quality Patches (To level up his favorite jacket)

🔥 Collectible Enamel Pins

🖼️ The highly sought-after CALNE BIKE MEET TIN SIGN (Strictly limited—grab one before they're gone!)
.. plus heaps of other items in the store for you to look over!

⚠️ IMPORTANT SHIPPING NOTICE ⚠️
Please read the dates below carefully so you get your gear in time for Father's Day!

Order on or before Friday, 12th June: Your order WILL be dispatched immediately with free postage.

Ordering after the 12th?: We will be away from the 13th to the 22nd of June. Any orders placed during this time will be held and posted as soon as we return on the 22nd.

Get in early, secure the best gear, and save on shipping!

👇 Click the link below to shop the collection now! 👇

Show your support for the meet with our official range of Calne Bike Meet gear. Whether you are looking for limited-edition event memorabilia or practical accessories, every purchase directly supports the event and our nominated charities. How to Shop Our official merchandise is available through tw...

16/05/2026

🦆 What an absolutely incredible day at the Duck Race! 🏁💛

We want to send out a MASSIVE thank you to everyone who came out today to support us. Seeing so many smiling faces and feeling all the community love has been the absolute highlight of our weekend!

Your support means the world to us, especially everyone who stopped by the merch tent. You guys have been keeping us busy, and because of that... our stocks are running seriously low!
We will be pausing for a week in June to restock but some items we probably wont be able to get in time.

🚨 QUICK MERCH UPDATE: 🚨

Tin Signs: Only 80 left!

Pin Badges: Only 100 left!

T-shirts: Plenty !!!

Honestly, we don’t think we’ll be able to get any more back in stock for the 25th of July... maybe... but we wouldn't risk it! 😉
There will be some Tin Signs held back for on the Day.

If you’ve been eyeing them up, this is your sign to run, don't walk, and grab yours before they're gone for good!

Thank you all again for making today so special.

15/05/2026

The Calne Bike Meet team is heading to the Calne Duck Race, and we’d love to see you there!

We’ll be setting up shop in our usual spot right by the iconic pigs in Phelps Parade (SN11 8JQ). Whether you’re looking to gear up for the next meet or just want to say hi, come stop by!

📍 Where: Phelps Parade, Calne (by the Pigs)
🕘 When: Tomorrow, 9 AM – 1 PM
👕 What: We’ll have all your favorite merch available, from tees to Pin badges and the NEW Tin plate and everything in between!

Can’t make it tomorrow? You can always grab your gear online at:
👉 https://www.calnebikemeet.com/merchandise/

Merchandise Show your support for the meet with our official range of Calne Bike Meet gear. Whether you are looking for limited-edition event memorabilia or practical accessories, every purchase directly supports the event and our nominated charities. How to Shop Our official merchandise is availabl...

13/05/2026

🏍️ WE NEED YOU! BECOME A MARSHAL FOR CALNE BIKE MEET 2026! 🏍️

Calne Bike Meet is one of the biggest highlights of the year, but we simply can’t make the magic happen without our incredible team of orange-vested heroes. 🧡

Are you looking to get involved, give back to the biking community, and get a front-row seat to all the action? We are looking for volunteer marshals to help keep the event safe, organized, and running smoothly.

Why volunteer?
✅ Be part of an amazing team.
✅ Help support local charities.
✅ Experience the buzz of the meet from the inside!

Whether you've marshaled before or you’re a first-timer, we’d love to have you on board. We need help with road closures, parking, and guiding thousands of bikes into the heart of Calne.

🔗 READY TO SIGN UP?
Head over to our registration page now to grab your spot:
👉 https://www.calnebikemeet.com/marshal-registration/

Let’s make this year’s meet the best one yet. Please SHARE this post to help us spread the word! 🏁

04/05/2026

Calne Bike Meet is proud to support Paws for Pets, a vital local pet food bank dedicated to ensuring that no animal in our community goes hungry during difficult times.

In the current climate, many pet owners are facing the heartbreaking reality of struggling to afford food for their beloved companions. Paws for Pets provides a essential safety net, offering pet food, litter, and supplies to those in financial hardship. Their goal is simple: to keep pets with their owners and prevent animals from being surrendered to shelters due to rising costs.

By attending the Meet and supporting our fundraising efforts, you are directly helping this grassroots initiative. Every donation helps provide a bowl of food for a dog, cat, or small animal right here in Calne.

For more information on how to donate food or access support, you can find them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/286355655385550/ or via the Calne Wordfest community page
https://www.calnewordfest.co.uk/post/paws-for-pets-pet-foodbank

Josette started the pet foodbank in 2019, and the idea cambe about in 2018.The pet foodbank started because there were no places in the area and people were struggling with affording pet food.Josette has always been around animals, she has done dog training & fostering, and this made it natural to s...

01/05/2026

2026 Calne Bike Meet Pin Badges are HERE!

Gear up, riders! Our latest, and final, merch has officially arrived, and it’s looking sharper than ever. Based on the original artwork for the Calne Bike Meet 2026, this year's pin badge features our iconic rider, the white horse, and that classic sunset glow—now with enhanced, vibrant colors and a smooth finish.

Whether you’re a collector or just want to show your support for the meet, this is a must-have for your jacket or bag.

The Details:

Secure Fit: Features two clasps on the back to ensure it stays put, no matter how fast you’re cruising.

Strictly Limited Edition: We only have 160 badges available for this year. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Premium Quality: High-contrast colors and clean lines that really pop.

Don't wait until the day of the meet—grab yours before the pack thins out! Bag a T-shirt too, and enjoy free postage.

We will have them with us at the Duck race on the 16th of May, if there are any left !!

📍 https://www.calnebikemeet.com/merchandise/

29/04/2026

🦆 Get ready, Calne! We’re coming to town! 🦆

We are thrilled to announce that we’ll be attending the Calne Duck Race on Saturday, 16th May!

📍 Where to find us:
To make sure you don't miss us, please note that we won’t be down by the water’s edge. You can find us up with the Town Market! We’ll be right in the heart of the market stalls with plenty of merch ready for you to browse.

📦 Your Chance for Local Collection
Since moving our merchandise to our new location, we haven't been able to offer local collection. We know many of you miss being able to grab your items in person, so this is the perfect chance!

Just turn up on the day to purchase your favorites directly from our stall. It’s a great way to get your hands on our gear without the wait or the shipping costs.

❤️ Every Purchase Counts
Remember, every single purchase helps us keep the tradition alive. Your support allows us to continue putting on this event for free for the community every year!

🎡 Save the Date: Calne Carnival
Can’t make it in May? No problem! We’ll also be at the Calne Carnival on Saturday, 27th June. We’ll have our full range of merch available there for in-person purchases too.

We can’t wait to see you all there—let’s make it a fantastic day!

24/04/2026

Headline: Not all heroes wear capes... some wear high-viz and ride lead! 🏍️💨

We wanted to give a massive, revved-up shoutout to the incredible team at Unity Support Riders for their flawless work during our end-of-day rideout!

If you saw a sea of professional, calm, and highly organized riders keeping the chaos at bay, that was them. For those who don’t know, these folks are the gold standard of volunteer motorcycle marshalling.

The Facts:
✅ They provide expert road management to keep our route clear and safe.
✅ They ensure that hundreds of bikes move as one cohesive unit (no easy feat!).
✅ They do it all as a non-profit, dedicated to supporting community events across the UK.

Basically, they are the reason we didn't all end up accidentally taking a 50-mile detour to the wrong county. They kept us on track, kept us safe, and did it with a level of precision that makes our own garage organization look... well, let’s not talk about our garages. 🛠️

A huge thank you to the Unity team for your professionalism and for being the "grown-ups" on the road so we could enjoy the ride. The Calne Bike Meet wouldn't be the same without you!

Check them out and support the work they do:
🔗 https://www.unitysupportriders.org/

Relive the ride here:
🔗 https://www.calnebikemeet.com/ride-out/

Riders

Ride Out Each year, the end of the Bike Meet is marked with a ride out that passes through the town centre and takes in the scenic routes around Wiltshire. Joining the ride out To join the ride out, you will need to book a ticket, either online in advance (before 24th July), or on the official stall...

22/04/2026

Huge thanks to the legends at Calne Men’s Shed! 🛠️🏍️

If you’re visiting the Calne Bike Meet this year, keep an eye out for our brand-new donation boxes! These were expertly crafted for us by the incredibly talented team at the Shed, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their support.

Calne Men’s Shed is such a vital part of our community. They shared a bit about what they do, and it’s something we are proud to get behind:

"Calne Men’s Shed (it's not just for men) is a local charity run entirely by volunteers. Connection, conversation and creation, that's what joining our shed is all about, we welcome members of all genders and abilities. Banishing loneliness and isolation isn't easy, which is why The Shed encourages local communities both men and women to come together to build, fix and restore projects as well as themselves. The Shed improves the health and wellbeing of our members by giving them a safe place to make friends, share meaningful activities and learn new skills."

Whether it’s building donation boxes for us or restoring projects for the community, these folks are all about looking out for one another. 🤝

Please join their group, check out their amazing work!

🔗 Join them here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/252816708619347/

Thank you again for helping us make this year’s meet a success!

21/04/2026

🏍️ GET READY TO RIDE! 🏍️ TICKETS FOR THE 2026 CALNE BIKE MEET RIDE-OUT ARE OFFICIALLY LIVE!

Dust off your leathers and polish those machines—it’s time to secure your spot in one of the most iconic mass ride-outs in the country!

Starting from Tesco Superstore , we’ll be heading through the historic town center before hitting the open roads toward the mystical Avebury Henge and Stone Circles.
There is nothing quite like the sight and sound of hundreds of bikes rolling past the ancient stones!
From there, we sweep up through the beautiful streets of Royal Wootton Bassett and through Lyneham, before reaching our final destination at the legendary "Scaffold Bike" at Beversbrook.

Why join the Guided Ride?

Expertly Marshalled: Our experienced ride leaders and marshals ensure a smooth, safe, and continuous flow, so you can focus on the road and the atmosphere.

Incredible Views: We’ve picked a route that balances technical turns with breathtaking Neolithic views and charming market towns.

Pure Community: There is an indescribable "buzz" being part of a mile-long convoy of fellow riders, all supporting a fantastic cause.

Be a Part of History: The Calne Bike Meet is Europe’s largest free-to-attend event, and the Ride-Out is the beating heart of the day.Tickets are limited and they will go fast! Don't miss out on the chance to be part of the main event.

👇 BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE:🔗 https://www.calnebikemeet.com/ride-out/

Let’s make 2026 the biggest and loudest year yet! Who’s joining us? Tag your riding buddies in the comments! 👇

Ride Out Each year, the end of the Bike Meet is marked with a ride out that passes through the town centre and takes in the scenic routes around Wiltshire. Joining the ride out To join the ride out, you will need to book a ticket, either online in advance (before 24th July), or on the official stall...