With fascinating talks held over three days and across five stages, the Adventure Bike Rider Festival is the perfect place to get exclusive insights and inspiration for your next big adventure from those who have been there and done it.
From Super Thursday to Saturday you’ll be able to meet, learn from, and be inspired by the biggest names in the world of adventure motorcycling.
Share the moment with other like-minded riders, experience the incredible atmosphere, and get ready to hear fascinating stories that perfectly capture the beauty of adventure riding.
Entry to all talks across the weekend is included with an ABR Festival ticket. You can get yours here.
THE 5 SPEAKER STAGES OF THE ABR FESTIVAL
Ducati Stage
Bridgestone Stage
Himalayan Masterclass Stage
Travellers’ Tales Stage
The Helly Hansen Dome
THE COMPLETE LINEUP IS HERE
We’re delighted to confirm the full lineup of speakers on the Ducati Stage, Bridgestone Stage, Himalayan Masterclass Stage, the Adventure Bike Rider Travellers’ Tales Stage, and The Helly Hansen Dome.
With more than 80 speaker sessions locked in over the course of the weekend, you’ll hear more inspirational stories and top tips than ever before.
DUCATI STAGE
RICHARD HAMMOND
CHARLEY BOORMAN
ON HER BIKE
JAMIE ROBINSON
The creative force behind MotoGeo, a YouTube channel with more than 83 million views, Jamie Robinson is a former racer turned traveller whose films follow journeys across the world. His travels have taken him from Seattle to Alaska and along the length of the Colorado River on a Ducati DesertX Rally, among many others he’s documented along the way. He’ll be joining us on the Ducati Stage to tell the stories behind those trips and, as he often puts it, encourage you to just go for a ride.
2RIDE THE WORLD
In 2003, Simon and Lisa Thomas (known as 2 Ride the World) embarked on a 16 month around-the-world trip. Over 17 years later, they had 507,000 miles across 83 countries under their tyres. This year they’re resuming hosting duties on the Bridgestone Stage, and telling tales from their latest adventures on the Ducati Stage.
THE GIRL ON A BIKE
Vanessa Ruck, better known as The Girl On A Bike, is a huge social media star and inspiration to many. Suffering a life changing accident back in 2014, she emerged stronger thanks to her love of adventure biking. She’ll be returning to the Ducati Stage to talk about the latest chapter in her life of adventures, and she’ll be resuming hosting duties on the Himalayan Masterclass Stage throughout the weekend too.
LYNDON POSKITT
Lyndon Poskitt is an adventure motorcyclist, engineer, and filmmaker best known for his epic Races to Places journey. He’s ridden across six continents, competed in the Dakar Rally, and inspired thousands with his passion for exploration, resilience, and storytelling.
DEAN HARRISON
DAVID KNIGHT
LAVI & OLLIE
Exciting new voices in the world of adventure biking, Lavi and Ollie have built a global audience of more than half a million riders off the back of a journey that saw them become the youngest couple to circumnavigate the globe on a motorcycle. Now they’re heading to the Ducati Stage to reveal what really went on during their world record journey, including the bits they couldn’t put on YouTube.
CHRIS NORTHOVER
AUSTIN VINCE
SAM MANICOM
Sam is a hugely popular travel writer and knows better than most how to tell a great story, and he’s heading to the Ducati Stage in June to update us on his latest adventures.
CHRIS SCOTT
MAD TV
ON THE ROAD ADVENTURE
HENRIETTE THIIM
Henriette Thiim is living the adventure biker’s dream. The Danish explorer quit the day job back in 2020 and hit the road, travelling solo across more than 70 countries on 5 continents. Documenting her travels under the name For The Love Of Wheels, Henriette heads to the Ducati Stage to reveal all about her life seeking out the world’s wild places.
GULIAFSHAN TARIQ
I LIKE MOTORBIKES & KIKI RIDES
What started as a challenge to ride a pair of 125cc bikes from Europe to Africa in 2023 has turned into something much bigger.
Since then, Tom and Lauren of I Like Motorbikes and Kiki Rides have spent over 500 days on the road, covering 33,500 miles across 37 countries and three continents.
In June, they’ll be taking to the Ducati Stage to share stories from their life on the road.
SANDRO SCHMID
ALISON GRÜN
BRIDGESTONE STAGE
CHARLEY BOORMAN
TED SIMON
Often cited as the godfather of adventure biking, legendary traveller and author Ted Simon will be joining us on the Bridgestone Stage and in the Traveller’s Tent to share stories from his incredible life on two wheels. He’ll also be signing copies of his iconic book Jupiter’s Travels, which charts his four year journey across the world on a Triumph Tiger in the 1970s. An essential read for every adventure biker, it has inspired generations of riders to set off on their own adventures.
CHRIS BIRCH
ON HER BIKE
CARL FOGARTY
KIRIAN MIRABET
THE MISSENDEN FLYER
SAM MANICOM
Sam is a hugely popular travel writer and knows better than most how to tell a great story, and he’s heading to the Ducati Stage in June to update us on his latest adventures.
MAD TV
DR ALEX GEORGE
TIM RODIE RIDES MOTORBIKES
RICHY VIDA
Popular YouTuber Richy Vida learned to ride when he was eight years old on a Honda Cub 70 before moving onto motocross bikes. He cut his teeth in the quarries and fields of Derbyshire, and has since ridden into Norway’s midnight sun, scaled the Atlas Mountains in Morocco and, being a musician, has even played on stage in Nashville, Tennesee.
ON THE ROAD ADVENTURE
NATHAN MILLWARD
Nathan Millward is an adventurer, author, and motorcycle enthusiast known for his epic long-distance rides. In 2009, after 2 days of planning, he embarked on a journey from Australia to England on a 105cc retired Australian postal bike called Dorothy. A few years later, he rode the same bike from New York to Alaska.
LUCIA AUCOTT
YOGESH ALEKARI
THE HAPPY BIKERS
HIMALAYAN MASTERCLASS STAGE
2RIDE THE WORLD
In 2003, Simon and Lisa Thomas (known as 2 Ride the World) embarked on a 16 month around-the-world trip. Over 17 years later, they had 507,000 miles across 83 countries under their tyres. The great news is they’re returning to the ABR Festival in June. You’ll find them hosting the Bridgestone Stage, sharing stories from their latest rides on the Ducati Stage, and passing on the kind of hard-earned advice that actually helps, including how to take photos you’ll still care about years later, over on the Himalayan Masterclass Stage.
AUSTIN VINCE
A regular feature on the Himalayan Masterclass Stage, Austin Vince has forgotten more than most of us will ever learn about global travel on a motorcycle. This year, he’s taking to stage to reveal a few simple rules you need to follow when trying a spot of bike-to-bike towing.
BIKEMITUNS
BIKEmitUNS is the brainchild of German motorcycling couple Ellen and Sven, who began a round the world trip back in 2022, and have just kept going. Now they’re heading to the Himalayan Masterclass Stage to pass on a few vital tips from their own hard-earned experiences, focusing on how much travelling around the world on a motorcycle actually costs over the course of a year.
DEMON RIDES
THROW YOUR LEG OVER
Bridget Hallam and Alan Cox (Throw Your Leg Over) are motorcycle adventurers from Australia. Together they have covered some 210,000 km’s two-up through 45 countries on four continents. They’ll be sharing their packing tips and demonstrating gear they use on the Himalayan Masterclass Stage.
R1LIZ
Liz Salisbury, also known as R1 Liz, is a motorcycle traveller and artist. She has spent the last couple of years travelling through Europe on her BMW S1000RR, getting to grips with the Suzuki GSX-S1000GX, taking part in the Can-Am Grossglockner Challenge, and sharpening her riding skills in the company of the IAM. You can catch her on the Himalayan Masterclass Stage at the ABR Festival in June, where she’ll give you some hard-earned tips on how to overcome doubts and fears when travelling solo.
WHEELIE GOOD TV
MAJA & LARA
EVERYTHING ADV
Alwyn Wallace is the creative force behind Everything ADV. Alwyn’s adventures to date have focused on the TET in Europe, with a particular emphasis on wild locations off the beaten track. Now he’s heading to the Himalayan Masterclass Stage to dispel the myths that persist around travelling abroad on a motorcycle, and how to choose the right travel buddy.
ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER TRAVELLERS’ TALES STAGE
TED SIMON
Often cited as the godfather of adventure biking, legendary traveller and author Ted Simon will be joining us on the Bridgestone Stage and in the Adventure Bike Rider Traveller’s Tent to share stories from his incredible life on two wheels. He’ll also be signing copies of his iconic book Jupiter’s Travels, which charts his four year journey across the world on a Triumph Tiger in the 1970s. An essential read for every adventure biker, it has inspired generations of riders to set off on their own adventures.
CHRIS BIRCH
One of the most famous off-road riders in the world, Chris Birch is a man who can ride anything, anywhere. He’s no slouch in a race either, with multiple titles in the world’s most extreme off-road competitions. Now he’s heading to the Bridgestone Stage and the Adventure Bike Rider Travellers’ Tales Stage at the ABR Festival to share stories from a life spent tackling some of the toughest terrains on the planet.
JACOPO CERUTTI
LYNDON POSKITT
Lyndon Poskitt is an adventure motorcyclist, engineer, and filmmaker best known for his epic Races to Places journey. He’s ridden across six continents, competed in the Dakar Rally, and inspired thousands with his passion for exploration, resilience, and storytelling. Catch him on the Adventure Bike Rider Travellers’ Tales Stage.
ELSPETH BEARD
ED GILL
Over the last fifteen years, Ed Gill has undertaken a series of solo motorbike adventures around the world, from the depths of the jungle in Peru to the heights of the mountains of north Pakistan. His notable trips include riding from London to Sydney overland and, he became one of the first Europeans in 20 years to explore Algeria’s southern Sahara unassisted and unescorted. His latest achievement has been to establish the 3,250km Trans Morocco Trail (TMT) alongside fellow adventurer Chris Scott, which you can hear all about on the Adventure Bike Rider Travellers’ Tales Stage. Ed publishes stories, photos and route guides about his travels via his www.facebook.com/wherenextbarney
BIKEMITUNS
WE ARE ADVENTURE RIDERS
I LIKE MOTORBIKES & KIKI RIDES
Since then, Tom and Lauren of I Like Motorbikes and Kiki Rides have spent over 500 days on the road, covering 33,500 miles across 37 countries and three continents.
You can hear them in conversation with our very own James Oxley, as they reveal the challenges they’ve overcome and the life-changing experiences they’ve had on their travels.
THE HELLY HANSEN DOME
ALAN HINKES
In 2005, Alan Hinkes stood on top of Kangchenjunga and became the first Briton to climb all fourteen of the world’s 8,000-metre peaks. To put that in perspective: at the time, more people had walked on the moon. This June, he’s joining us at The Dome to share the stories from one of the most extraordinary mountaineering careers in British history, and to reveal just how far he had to go to survive it.
KENTON COOL
Kenton Cool is arriving at The Dome fresh from his 20th ascent of Everest, a record for any non-Sherpa climber. One of Britain’s most accomplished high-altitude mountaineers, Kenton has conquered the Seven Summits and remains the only Briton to have skied down two 8,000-metre peaks. Appearing on Friday, he’ll share the story of what keeps drawing him back to Everest, how the mountain has changed, and what it takes to keep going at the very highest altitudes on Earth.
ANDY KIRKPATRICK
One of the world’s foremost winter and big-wall climbers, and one of the outdoors’ funniest speakers. Andy Kirkpatrick has made a career of tackling vertical climbs of over 1,000 metres in temperatures as low as –30°C, and an equal career out of telling the stories afterwards. Climbing magazine describes him as having a reputation “for seeking out routes where the danger is real, and the return is questionable.” His award-winning autobiography is titled Psycho Vertical. That should tell you everything.
JORDAN WYLIE MBE
Former soldier, extreme adventurer, bestselling author, and one of the stars of Channel 4’s Hunted and Celebrity Hunted. Jordan has run marathons through Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia, rowed the pirate-infested Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and climbed Kilimanjaro barefoot. Awarded an MBE by King Charles III in 2023 for services to charity and education, Jordan is heading to The Dome to share stories from a life lived at the far edge of endurance.
JOHN BLASHFORD-SNELL CBE
One of the planet’s most renowned explorers, Sir John has completed more than 100 expeditions over the last 50 years. From leading the first vehicle crossing of the Darién Gap to the first descent of the Blue Nile, his career helped define modern exploration. This summer, he brings the stories behind these extraordinary achievements to The Dome.
DAVE TALBOT
The perfect host for The Dome. Dave Talbot is a seasoned adventure professional and lifelong motorcyclist who has spent the last 18 years helping everyday adventurers push their boundaries. Most recently, he rode a V-Strom to the Julian Alps in Slovenia to climb the near-mile-high vertical north wall of Triglav, the country’s highest mountain. Mountains and motorcycles make him exactly the right man for the job.
GRAHAM HOYLAND
Graham Hoyland’s great-uncle Howard Somervell was on the 1924 Everest expedition with George Mallory and Sandy Irvine. Graham himself was the 15th Briton to reach the Everest summit. A mountaineer, sailor, author, and filmmaker, he’s coming to The Dome to share the stories behind a life in high places, and to reveal the case behind his latest book First on Everest – The Life of Howard Somervell, which argues hig great-uncle may have beaten Mallory to the top.
THE TURNER TWINS
In 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine set out on their fateful attempt to summit Everest. One hundred years on, identical twins Ross and Hugo Turner reimagined the expedition. Last October, they summited Nepal’s Mera Peak (6,476m) with one twin wearing exact replicas of Mallory’s 1924 kit (hand-stitched wool, custom Crockett & Jones boots) while the other wore cutting-edge modern gear. Working with the University of Portsmouth, they conducted scientific testing throughout the climb. They’re heading to The Dome to reveal the results. Between them, the twins have also rowed the Atlantic, reached multiple Poles of Inaccessibility, and set a world altitude record in a tandem electric paramotor.
CHARLEY BOORMAN
Long Way Round star Charley Boorman is heading to the ABR Festival this June to share stories from a life on the road, including two decades and countless miles riding alongside Hollywood actor Ewan McGregor. Charley will be at the festival all weekend, from talking bikes on the Ducati Stage and the Bridgestone Stage to sharing stories from his travels at The Dome. You may even bump into him having a chat with other riders and soaking up the atmosphere.
ED CLANCY OBE
A three-time Olympic gold medallist and one of the greatest Team Pursuit riders of all time, Ed Clancy is joining us as a guest of our friends at McAMS. He’ll be talking about his stellar career, life after the velodrome, and his work with the British Cycling Foundation to get children and families on their bikes.
ELISSA DAVIES
A breathwork coach with a life built around adventure sports, Elissa Davies is the rare speaker who brings both practical tools and stories. A rock climber, horse rider, and adventure motorcyclist, she’s heading to The Dome to reveal how breathwork can be used to improve performance, balance, and mental well-being on and off the bike.
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