Wheels, Wit & Warriors – Northern Realms at the MAG Summer Showcase

Steel, sweat, leather, and legends – and that was just the bikes.

This weekend, the Northern Realms crew hit the road and joined the action at the MAG Summer Showcase — a full-throttle celebration of motorcycles and mayhem, held at the fantastic Monkey Pot Café in Selby.

Hosted by the absolute dynamos Pinky and JoJo, the event roared to life in aid of Yorkshire Air Ambulance, and let us tell you — the atmosphere was nothing short of electric.

We rolled in with axe throwing and longbow archery, bringing a blast of Norse chaos to the chrome and pistons. Between the roar of engines and the thud of axes, there was never a dull moment. Bikers, spectators, and a few curious wanderers stepped up to the range to test their aim and unleash their inner Viking. Let’s just say… some of them should definitely consider trading handlebars for hatchets.

Of course, we weren’t just throwing steel — we were also chatting to folk and raising funds at our stall for the Norðheim Viking Village project, and the response was incredible. People were genuinely excited about the dream, with loads of visitors stopping by to learn more, show support, and ask when they can visit. The answer? Soon as we can build it! The buzz around Norðheim was strong, and it warmed our mead-loving hearts to see so many people believe in the vision.

The bikes on show? Absolute beasts. From vintage beauties to thunderous modern machines, there was no shortage of shiny chrome, custom detail, and pure attitude on two wheels. And the banter? Top tier. The crowd was full of characters – warm, welcoming, and ready for a laugh. Just how we like it.

But the real hero of the day? The cause. Between laughs, throws, revs and raffles, a whole lot of pennies were raised for Yorkshire Air Ambulance – a vital service that’s saved more lives than we can count. Every donation makes a difference, and it was humbling to be part of such a generous, passionate crowd doing their bit for the community.

Massive thanks to Pinky, JoJo, and the whole MAG family for having us – you lot know how to throw a party and make it count.

Until next time, keep the throttle wide, the aim true, and the tank full.

Skol and ride safe.