Motorcycle travel enthusiasts, rejoice—or at least pretend to! The Overland Event is back for 2025, ready to take over your bank account and your weekend with yet another jam-packed schedule of adventure, expert talks, and hands-on experiences. Taking place August 28-31 at the ever-so-glamorous Hill End Centre, this exclusive event caps its entries to keep things ‘intimate,’ which is just a fancy way of saying they don’t want too many people complaining at once.
A Star-Studded Lineup of People Who Have Actually Done Stuff This year’s event boasts 37 seasoned explorers, because obviously, 36 just wouldn’t cut it. Among them is Kinga Tanajewska (@onherbike), who’s been gallivanting solo across the world since 2015, living the dream while the rest of us are stuck in office chairs. Also gracing the stage is Chris Scott, the guy who literally wrote the Adventure Motorcycle Handbook and co-founded the newly launched Trans Morocco Trail—because what’s another obscure off-road route between friends?
Workshops, Films, and the Joy of Feeling Incompetent Beyond the self-congratulatory talks, attendees can partake in practical workshops covering everything you should already know but probably don’t, like tyre repair, crating a bike for shipping, first aid, and even photography—because if you didn’t document your trip, did it even happen? If sitting through lectures gets too dull, you can always lose yourself in adventure travel films showcasing people doing far more exciting things than you ever will.
For those willing to test their skills (or lack thereof), the event offers demo rides with optional off-road sections—because nothing says ‘fun’ like watching your pride and joy take a tumble. Or, if you really want to embarrass yourself, the MotoSkills obstacle course is there to remind you just how little balance you actually have.
More Than Just an Event—It’s a Lifestyle (or Cult?) The Overland Event isn’t just about travel—it’s about the community of like-minded masochists. Expect a bike show, book signings (because nothing pairs better with motorcycle grease than fresh paper), and live music each evening to drown out your existential crisis. And don’t worry, you won’t go thirsty—there’s free tea and coffee all weekend, which should really help make up for the fact that you’re sleeping in a field.
Tickets and Accommodation—Because Nothing is Free An event ‘passport’ costs £135, which gets you access to all activities and three nights of ‘rustic’ camping. Hot showers are included (a true luxury!), and if you really can’t handle roughing it, dormitory beds are available for an additional £30—because who doesn’t love spending extra to avoid hypothermia?
For more details and to lighten your wallet, visit The Overland Event’s official website. Adventure (and mild suffering) await!
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