The Challenge 2018
The Challenge 2018
The Challenge is back for 2018! This is your chance to visit new places, meet fellow Club members and gain points for the chance to win prizes at the same time. Below are the locations and details you need to be in with a chance at winning the top prize of an events package for the 2019 season. Start planning your trips now... the challenge is open from the 15th February until the 30th November.
The list of locations has been selected with help from Kawasaki Experience Partner and experts on fantastic riding roads and biker locations, Dragon Moto Tours - dragonmototours.co.uk.
Ireland
Regional Events
Not only do you have the chance to visit locations, meet fellow Club members and gain points towards prizes, but as part of our regional focus, we will be announcing events too. Plus, don't forget you can gain even more points by visiting Kawasaki dealers...
1 - Hero - Sky Road
The Sky Road in Clifden is one of the best tourist attractions in the entire Connemara region. The circular route is 11km long and takes you out west from Clifden. Simply put, the scenery along the Sky Road is stunning.
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2 - Glencolmcille Museum
The Folk Village Museum is a cluster of several small cottages, perched on a hillside overlooking the sandy curve of Glen Bay Beach in the Gaeltacht of South West Donegal.
3 - Portrush
The main part of the old town, including the railway station as well as most hotels, restaurants and bars, is built on a mile–long peninsula, Ramore Head.
4 - Strangford Ferry
The ferry links the two disconnected sections of the A2 road, Muff to Portaferry and Strangford to Newry. There has been a ferry service here for four centuries without a break.
Scotland
Regional Events
Not only do you have the chance to visit locations, meet fellow Club members and gain points towards prizes, but as part of our regional focus, we will be announcing events too. Plus, don't forget you can gain even more points by visiting Kawasaki dealers...
5 - Hero - Grampian Motor Museum
Located in the vibrant village of Alford, just 45 minutes from Aberdeen, the Grampian Transport Museum boasts an impressive range of transport exhibits, from travelling chariots of the 1800's, to some of the fastest cars ever made.
6 - Arctic Convoy Exhibition
Loch Ewe was a hive of activity during WW2 and it was the point of departure for many of the convoys bound for Russia.
7 - The Leadburn Inn
Located on the Peebles Road in Leadburn, new owners have refurbished the main bar to reflect the pub's heritage and to provide a cosy, informal environment for our customers.
8 - Carsluith Castle
Explore the well-preserved ruins of a delightful 16th-century tower house and take a look into the life of Scotland's landed gentry after the Protestant Reformation of 1560.
North Wales & England
Regional Events
Not only do you have the chance to visit locations, meet fellow Club members and gain points towards prizes, but as part of our regional focus, we will be announcing events too. Plus, don't forget you can gain even more points by visiting Kawasaki dealers...
9 - WW1 Soldier, Seaham
The corten steel statue weighs 1.2 tonnes and is 9 feet 5 inches tall, with a rusty red patina. It depicts a First World War soldier, wearing boots, puttees, greatcoat and tin hat, sitting on an ammunition box, with downcast eyes, holding the barrel of his grounded rifle.
10 - Holy Island
The Holy Island of Lindisfarne, is a tidal island off the northeast coast of England, the island is only accessible at low tide via a three mile causeway.
11 - Anderton Boat Lift
The two caisson lift lock near the village of Anderton, Cheshire, provides a 50-foot vertical link between the River Weaver and the Trent and Mersey Canal.
12 - Tacla Taid Museum
See over 100 classic vehicles, set in a replica of a 1940s cobbled street, including cars, motorbikes, tractors, army trucks, armoured personnel carriers and more.
Wales & South West England
Regional Events
Not only do you have the chance to visit locations, meet fellow Club members and gain points towards prizes, but as part of our regional focus, we will be announcing events too. Plus, don't forget you can gain even more points by visiting Kawasaki dealers...
13 - Hero - Lizard Point
Kynance Cove features a tidal beach for the adventurous, famous for its white sand, turquoise sea and rock stacks while the Lizard features white beaches, turquoise seas and unique nature.
14 - Severn Engine House
Home to a reserve collection of full-size steam locomotives, the stunning Engine House Centre at Highley takes you on a fascinating journey behind the scenes.
15 - Tenby Lifeboat station
Tenby Lifeboat Station is one of over 200 RNLI Lifeboat Stations in the UK. It is situated on the South West Wales Coast and is one of the busiest stations in the UK.
16 - The Tank Museum
This unique collection of over 300 vehicles is regarded as the best in the world and includes the world's first ever tank - Little Willie, the feared Tiger tank and the Challenger 2.
East England
Regional Events
Not only do you have the chance to visit locations, meet fellow Club members and gain points towards prizes, but as part of our regional focus, we will be announcing events too. Plus, don't forget you can gain even more points by visiting Kawasaki dealers...
17 - Portsmouth Dockyard
Her Majesty's Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNB Portsmouth) is one of three operating bases in the United Kingdom for the British Royal Navy, Portsmouth Naval Base is part of the city of Portsmouth.
18 - Bruntingthorpe Museum
Bruntingthorpe has a significant aviation heritage having been initially constructed in 1942 for use by the heavy bombers of World War II.
19 - 100th Bomb Group
The 100th Bomb Group Memorial Museum is located in the original control tower and other remaining buildings of the RAF Thorpe Abbotts airfield east of Diss in Norfolk.
20 - Dover Castle
The most iconic of all English fortresses commanding the gateway to the realm for nine centuries. Climb the Great Tower, meet the characters and see the medieval interiors.
How it works
Visit the locations, take a selfie and submit it using the new Challenge tool for 2018 (not available until 15th February 2018). We will then add your points to the leaderboard and announce the winners in December 2018. Standard locations are worth 25 points and Hero locations are worth double - 50 points. You can gain extra points by visiting Kawasaki dealers throughout the UK too - submit those using the Challenge tool for an extra 10 points each. And attend Club Kawasaki UK events across the regions to add even more points to your name and work your way up the leaderboard!
The Prizes
Challenge Hero
2019 Ticket Package - RRP £200
Visit all five hero locations to be in with a chance to win tickets to WSB, BSB, London Show, Motorcycle Live, MXGP, and a BSB round of your choice. The winner will be chosen at random from all of those who visit all five hero locations.
Points Collector
Virgin Experience Voucher - RRP £100
Adventure days, foodie days, spa days and hotel stays – all kinds of things that make for unforgettable gifts for birthdays, anniversaries and I'm going to buy myself something days. This prize will go to the person with the most overall points.
Regional Winner
Kawasaki Backpack - £48.95
Visit all four locations with a region to be in with a chance of winning the Ogio Kawasaki Backpack. The perfect Kawasaki backpack for everyday use. Generous 40-litre capacity and the capability to carry a laptop up to 17inch plus padded tablet sleeve. Air mesh padded back panel, padded shoulder straps and sternum strap.
Best Bike
Care Products - RRP £30
Submit photos of your bike at the Challenge locations to be in with a chance of winning the range of Team Green Care Products. These will help you keep your bike looking the best and running smoothly. This prize will be judged by Kawasaki UK staff members.
Biggest Group
Club Beanie - RRP - £5.95
Everyone in the biggest group photo taken will receive a Club Kawasaki Beanie. New for 2018, the Kawasaki Beanie is made of soft touch material to keep you warm and looking great. Represent Club Kawasaki when you're off the bike too!
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