By Carly Rathmell
April 10 2004

Who is Britain’s best all-round motorcyclist? Which one of our top road racers, motocrossers, supermoto, trials and enduro stars can cut it in all four disciplines and become the UK’s best all-rounder?

Moto 1 Promotions are proud to present Moto 1, a prestigious new event designed to find the UK’s number one all-round motorcycle competitor. It’s all taking place on the 30th and 31st October 2004 at the UK’s premier motorcycle venue, Donington Park.

Moto 1 will see twenty-four of the United Kingdom’s best riders all compete in trials, motocross, supermoto and road racing over the two-day event. The rider with the best overall score from the four events will take home the Moto 1 plate.

In addition to the multi-discipline Moto 1 event, the promoters are planning an action-packed weekend of motorcycle entertainment. Events confirmed so far include the final round of the World Stunt Riding Championship, and a freestyle motocross event. Extra entertainment will be provided by the Purple Helmets whilst the infield area will also see a 30,000 sq. ft. covered exhibition featuring displays and trade stands - all with a Bikesport theme. Further events and activities are currently being negotiated.

Moto 1 is the brainchild of Robbie and Margaret Allan, successful promoters of the Scottish Motorcycle show for the past 26 years. They’ve been developing the concept of Moto 1 for the past four years and are looking forward to turning their dream into reality.

“We’ve got an experienced board of directors with recognised pedigrees in motorsport, a perfect venue and we’re looking forward to providing a fantastic weekend’s entertainment,” commented Allan after signing with Donington Park recently. “Donington is the ideal venue for all of our events - it’s got GP-standard facilities, and lots of accessible infield where we will run the motocross and supermoto. There’s even a wooded area well suited to trials,” he continued.

Donington Chief Executive Robert Fearnall has welcomed Moto 1 as an “exciting addition to the calendar.” He added, ”we are delighted to host a new event that should provide some really good competition, combined with maximum attraction as a family day out.”

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Robbie and Margaret Allan
Robbie has had a motorcycling career spanning over six decades. Starting back in 1957 as a scrambler, he has competed successfully in trials, motocross and, more recently, road racing.
In 2004 he and his famous brother Vic are fighting to defend their title after lifting the British Endurance Championship crown in 2003.

Peter Duke
Peter, son of the legendary Geoff Duke OBE, is Managing Director of Duke Marketing, the world’s leading publisher of two and four wheel video entertainment.
As a competitor, Duke rode in trials and enduros for several years, finishing runner-up in the British Enduro Championship 125cc class. Peter currently competes successfully in the Isle of Man Rally Championship.

Bill Gwynne
Bill is Managing Director of Bill Gwynne Rallyschool International where, he’s taught drivers the art of rally driving since 1983
Gwynne won three Welsh Scramble Championships in the late fifties, was selected to ride for both Trophy & Moto-Cross des Nations teams in 1960, and finished runner-up in the FIM European 750cc Cup in 1967.
As a rally driver he won five national rally championships and won again most recently in 2003. Still competing on two wheels, he was the Southern Moto-Cross Over 60’s Champion in 2002. Gwynne also works as a test and development driver for the Subaru World Rally Team.

Malcolm Rathmell
Malcolm was a top motocrosser, grass track racer and enduro rider in the 1970s. Rathmell’s best known as a trials rider but also won four ISDE Gold Medals in his career.
He won six British Trials Championships in the 70s, the Euro/American (now World) Championship in 1974, the Scott trial six times and the Scottish Six Days trial twice. In 1978 Rathmell became the UK’s first all-round motorcycle racing champion when he won the ‘Superbike 6’ event.
Rathmell now runs a successful off road motorcycle business, Malcolm Rathmell Sport, importing the popular Sherco (formerly Bultaco) trials bike.