UK Buell Enthusiasts Group 27th Anniversary Meet
Sunday 25th May Spring Meet
Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/915459890544275/
The UK Buell Enthusiasts Group was launched on Monday 6th April 1998. This free and informal event commemorates its 27th Anniversary.
All Buell/EBR and Moto Guzzi enthusiasts are welcome.
Location: Sywell Aerodrome, Northamptonshire. NN6 0DN.
Website: https://www.sywellaerodrome.co.uk
Time: 10.00am till late afternoon.
Sywell Aerodrome dates to 1928 and has evolved from a WWII RAF facility into one of
the best General Aviation Airfields in the United Kingdom.
The Pilot’s Mess is an airfield café catering specially for visitors to Sywell Aerodrome.
The café serves breakfasts, light meals, and snacks from 10:00 until 14:00 on Sundays. See: https://www.sywellaerodrome.co.uk/aviation/pilots-mess
The Aviator Hotel is a unique Art Deco styled Hotel, Bar and Restaurant facility located within Sywell Aerodrome and overlooking the original grass airfield. Formerly the original Pilots Clubhouse and Officers Mess during the Second World War, the Aviator has been extensively renovated in recent years to its former Art Deco glory, whilst retaining much of its rich Aviation history. See: https://www.aviatorhotel.co.uk
The museum is free to enter, however they do rely on donations to cover operating costs and to fund new projects. See: https://www.sywellaviationmuseum.org.uk
If you haven't been to this venue before, please use the main car park and Sywell Museum entrance. See yellow arrow on the site plan. Motorcycle parking will be on hardstanding, immediately on your left as you ride in.
Event report 27th May.
Many thanks to everyone who attended the UK Buell Enthusiasts Group 27th Anniversary meet at Sywell Aerodrome on Sunday 25th May.
Over 30 motorcycles were present, including 11 Buells and 15 Moto Guzzis. See gallery containing 33 images below.
There was a good selection of machines on display, ranging from classic Buells and Guzzis to the V100 Stelvio that was introduced in 2024.
Overall numbers were down on the 2024 meet held on Sunday 14th April which attracted 11 Buells and 22 Guzzis, but considering this year’s meet was held on a Bank Holiday weekend in late May and it clashed with lots of other events we were pleased with the turnout.
Once again Sywell Aerodrome proved to be an excellent choice of venue, and we would like to thank all their staff for making everyone feel so welcome.
The Aviator Bar and Pilots Mess Café were kept very busy for most of the day serving riders and members of the public. Sywell is a popular place for a day out being so close to Northampton and Kettering.
Other attractions on the day included a biplane which offered members of the public an opportunity to try wing walking. Despite the blustery conditions there were plenty of people taking off for an unforgettable experience. There was also the added bonus of a P-51 Mustang and Spitfire operating from the airfield.
Unfortunately, the day was marred by an accident which happened on the main road outside the entrance to Sywell Aerodrome. A motorcyclist collided with the rear of a car which was turning into the main car park. Police and paramedics attended and closed the road. We were told that the motorcyclists’ injuries weren’t too severe.
