The O55 Motorcycle Group spawned out of a AgeUK organised motorcycle meet-up which first happend 7th March 2023, three Bikes attended that first meeting, ridden by Andy N, Chris P and myself (Chris M). This triggered the idea that the over 55 biking community needed regularly organised meet ups to get out on the bikes instead of riding alone or, worse still, not riding. Many of the over 55 community have retired, lost partners, lost friends, etc but what brings us together is our love for motorbikes of all kinds.

On 27th March 2023, I set up the O55 Motorcycle Group Facebook group, this rapidly grew into a community of bikers firstly in Kent, then South East England and now expanding to cover the whole of the UK. As at Dec 2023, we now have over 1,300 members.

In Kent there are 3-4 meets ups per week:

• A regular Tuesday AgeUK organised Motorcycle meetup based in/near Deal

• Frequent Bike Nights during the season Ramsgate, Dover, Canterbury, etc.

• Wed afternoon and evening meet-up

• And a Sunday ride-out and meet-up often going further afield maybe Surrey or Sussex.

Our events are listed on our Facebook Group Events Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/938534357286244/events

There are also other events supported e.g. Heritage Sprint, Ride of the Ruperts, last rides, rememberance sunday, toy runs, etc.

Whilst the focus of our events/meet-ups at the moment will be Kent/SE England based, I am based in Margate, we are looking for volunteers to help organise across the UK.

Chris Maund [Founder of the O55 Motorcycle Group]