Preparations are underway for a beloved event that will see thousands of bikers descend on a Wiltshire town.
Over the last 25 years, Calne Bike Meet has become one of the biggest events in Wiltshire and one of the largest free motorcycle events in Europe.
This year the meet, which attracts bikers from all over the country, will take place in the town centre on Saturday, July 25.
Huge crowds are expected to attend as they do every year.
The highlight of the event for many will be the ride-out, when a sea of bikes will travel through the Wiltshire countryside together.
The event is free to attend and is sponsored by a range of companies, including Hills Waste Solutions.
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Volunteers work all year round to ensure the meet goes ahead successfully and the event’s Facebook page recently gave a glimpse of this work.
It said: “The Calne Bike Meet is a masterclass in organized chaos.
“What looks like thousands of motorcycles simply ‘showing up’ in our Wiltshire town is actually the result of a year-long, military-grade operation.”
The Friends of Calne Bike Meet Committee meets once a month to plan the event, which includes the closure of several busy roads.
On the day, volunteers will be in place to guide visitors and tidy up.
