{"id":2083,"date":"2025-08-04T08:35:14","date_gmt":"2025-08-04T08:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/davesphoto.co.uk\/?p=2083"},"modified":"2025-08-04T08:35:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T08:35:17","slug":"lets-keep-the-imps-riding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/davesphoto.co.uk\/index.php\/2025\/08\/04\/lets-keep-the-imps-riding\/","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s Keep the Imps Riding"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Call to Support Britain\u2019s Young Motorcycle Heroes<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more than 50 years, the Imps Motorcycle Display Team has been a source of pride, excitement, and opportunity for young riders across the UK. Based in Hackney, East London, the team has travelled the country \u2014 and the world \u2014 performing jaw\u2011dropping routines that showcase discipline, precision, and the thrill of motorcycling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the Imps have always been about more than stunts. They\u2019ve been a lifeline for hundreds of young people, providing structure, skills, and a sense of belonging through the discipline of motorcycle riding. Many of their members come from challenging backgrounds, and the team has offered them a chance to build confidence, find purpose, and be part of something extraordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0A Sudden Pause \u2013 But Not the End<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On 1 August 2025, the Imps announced that they are cancelling all future performances with immediate effect. Following an internal review, the team found several critical issues that must be addressed before they can safely continue their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this is a heavy blow, it\u2019s important to stress: this is a pause, not the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In their own words:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThese are not easy fixes. They require time, care, and thoughtful reflection. We need to ensure that when the Imps return, they do so stronger than ever \u2014 honouring the legacy of our founder, Roy Pratt MBE, and the values that have kept this team going for half a century.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0Why This Matters<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Imps are not just another display team. They\u2019re a living piece of British motorcycle culture, one that has shaped the lives of countless riders and thrilled audiences from local school fairs to international military tattoos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Losing them would mean more than losing a performance group \u2014 it would mean losing a grassroots programme that gives kids purpose, keeps them off the streets, and introduces them to the camaraderie of biking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0How You Can Help<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A petition has been launched to help secure the Imps\u2019 future. It\u2019s calling for support to protect this vital organisation and ensure it has the time and resources it needs to rebuild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 [Sign the petition here<\/a><\/em><\/strong>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By adding your name, you\u2019re sending a clear message: the Imps matter, and we want to see them ride again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0Our Turn to Give Back<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Imps have spent decades lifting up young riders, creating opportunities, and thrilling audiences. Now it\u2019s our turn to lift them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you sign the petition, share their story, or simply talk about them in your local biking circles \u2014 every bit of support helps keep this incredible legacy alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s make sure that one of Britain\u2019s most inspiring motorcycle teams isn\u2019t lost to history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They\u2019ve kept the wheels turning for generations. Let\u2019s help keep them rolling.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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