THE first Dream Machines night of the season cruise into Poole on Tuesday (April 7).

From BSA to Yamaha the virtual A-Z of motorbikes will line up on Poole Quay every Tuesday evening to September 29 as the biggest and best weekly motorbike meet in the UK returns.

Organised by Poole Tourism, the friendly meet regularly draws over 1,000 riders from across the UK for 26 weeks of classic ride outs.

From the latest superbikes and custom builds to vintage classics and trikes, there is a superb range of motorbikes for bikers and spectators to enjoy each week.

Bruce Grant-Braham, chairman of the Poole Tourism Partnership, said: “Dream Machines is a huge part of Poole’s packed summer events programme, attracting thousands of people to the Quay throughout the season.

"The bikes on display are the pride and joy of their owners and their enthusiasm creates a superb spectacle and relaxed atmosphere that has become a real part of Poole’s heritage.”

Attended by novices and enthusiasts, fans include comedian and biker Ross Noble who visited the event in 2014 for Freewheeling, his Twitter-powered anti-travelogue, inspired by suggestions from his 500,000 twitter followers. The new series currently showing on Dave features his visit to Poole Dream Machines on 14 April at 10pm.

Dream Machines kicks off Poole’s Wave 105 Summertime in the South, a massive programme of events in the town from April to November. During the evening, Poole Quay is closed off to all traffic except motorbikes, creating a spectacular display for visitors.

Poole Dream Machines is a fully marshalled event with a £1 entry charge. Bike enthusiasts can purchase a season armband for £8.50 on the Tuesday event nights, which includes a £1 non refundable entry fee, or £7.50 in advance. Armbands are limited and available from the Welcome Centre on Poole Quay.

The weekly “Bike of the Night” competition sees different judges pick out their personal favourite each week and Poole Mayor, Cllr Peter Adams will be judging the first night. The winning owner will receive a race kit courtesy of Muc-off.

All weekly winners will be invited back to take part in the Bike of the Year finale on the last night in September, when the volunteer marshalls will nominate local charities to receive any surplus funds.

Anyone interested in helping as a marshall can contact Anne Simpson on 07973 474050.