Coles Miller Dream Machines
Coles Miller Dream Machines
The UK’s biggest and best weekly bike meet takes places on Poole Quay every Tuesday from 6pm. This popular motorbike event, sponsored by Coles Miller Solicitors 
, runs from the first Tuesday in April to the end of September.
The entire Quay is closed off to all traffic, except bikes. Numbers of motorbikes regularly exceed 1000. The display features a wide range of models and makes, many of which have been modified and fitted with interesting features and extras.
Coles Miller Dream Machines is a fully marshalled event, with a £1 entry charge per night or £6 for a season armband (on sale at the Welcome Centre on Poole Quay). It is a self-funding event and once all event costs have been deducted the surplus is donated to charities selected by the volunteer marshals.
The event creates a unique, exciting atmosphere as bikers and spectators enjoy a relaxed evening on Poole Quay. The backdrop of the quay and harbour offers the perfect location and there is a great selection of waterside cafes, bars, restaurants and food kiosks offering refreshment, many with bike night specials on their menus.
When the main quayside area becomes full there is a second arena at Harbourside Park available.
The popular “Bike of the Night” competition takes place every week. On the evening a different judge selected by Poole Tourism selects their favourite bike on display. The winner receives some brilliant bike related goodies and also gets an invitation to the end of season “Bike of the Year” competition, which takes place on the final Tuesday in September.
If you would like to receive information on this event direct to your email or mobile phone, register with Poole Tourism Direct
Dream Machines is sponsored by Coles Miller Solicitors as part of Wave 105’s Summertime in the South events programme.
Visit issTV for video footage of the event in 2009
Dream Machines Financial Report for Year 2009
Income ex. VAT £16,684 (including 1434 armbands)
Expenditure
| Contractors & Transportation staff | £10,268 |
| Banners/promotional material/tickets | £ 1,469 |
| Bike of the Year prizes | £ 800 |
| Volunteers refreshments - pre/post season meetings | £ 465 |
| Armbands | £ 1,434 |
Total Expenditure £14,436
Surplus £ 2,448
Charity and local organisation donations
| Poole Old Town Christmas Carol Concert | £ 100 |
| Hamworthy Park tree donation | £ 300 |
| Royal Marines Association | £1,024 |
| Dogs for the Disabled | £1,024 |
Total Donations £2,448
