‘Longest Day Challenge’ in UK on World Motorcycle Day

June 21 is not only the summer solstice, but also celebrated as World Motorcycle Day.

Many bikers in the UK accept the ‘Longest Day Challenge’ and travel from Lands’ End to John O’ Groats in 24 hours. The most important and interesting condition is that every rider must have a bike that costs not more than GBP 600. They are not allowed to take a motorway too. The main aim of the festival is to collect donations big or small for Cancer Research UK.

The website of Cancer Research UK shows that an amount of GBP 71,172 has been raised so far.


The route of the ‘Longest Day Challenge’ is an arduous one and it causes many breakdowns, so the riders are expected to help fellow riders with problems in the bike. One of the main aims of this event is to instill this value in bikers so that they don’t drive fast but also extend a helping hand to others.

French engineer Pierre Michaux invented the first motorcycle in 1860 in Paris. It was propelled by steam, and it was followed by an internal combustion engine which was made in 1885. Big companies like Royal Enfield entered this business in 1894 and they changed the industry by continuously incorporating changes and updating it.

FAQS

Q1:When is World Motorcycle Day celebrated?
World Motorcycle Day is celebrated on June 21 every year.

Q2:When was the first motorcycle made?
The first motorcycle was made in Paris in 1860.