Want to know what's happening at Bournemouth Wheels Festival today? Here's our handy guide to what's happening, where and when on day one.
The festival runs Friday, May 29 and Sunday, May 31.
If you're visiting for the first time, or need a refresher on how the festival works, check out our handy guide
Today's highlight: The Kangaroo Kid will be making his Bournemouth Wheels Festival debut in Zone 1. Also, a free Night Glow bike ride will take place at East Cliff tonight (details below)
We'll be live blogging each day of the festival so come back later this morning for our coverage of the event - you can also tweet your pictures @Bournemouthecho
You can find more information on what's happening this year and find pictures and video from last year in our special section at bournemouthecho.co.uk/wheels
Zone 1 - East Undercliff towards Boscombe Pier
- Classic car pageant - hundreds of classic cars and bikes will be on show between 10am and 6pm.
- Australian stunt rider the 'Kangaroo Kid' will be performing quad bike stunts at 2pm, 4pm and 5.30pm.
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Desert driving and military vehicle shows throughout the day
Zone 2 – Heart Monster Truck Arena between Bournemouth and Boscombe
Seven 30-minute monster truck shows will take place at 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm, 4.30pm, 6pm, 7pm.
Zone 3 - Monster truck rides, funfair, Jeep Action, east of Bournemouth Pier
Up to eight passengers can enjoy a ride in a full-size American monster truck, experiencing sharp corners, mound climbs and car crushing. £10 per person per ride (not suitable for children under 1 metre)
Live music on the seafront stage between 8pm and 10pm.
Jeep will be performing interactive demonstrations and displays.
Zone 4 – Pier Approach, Lower Gardens, BIC
- Purbeck Hall, BIC, supercars on display between 12-6pm.
- Cycle village
- Family zone in the Lower Gardens with circus and hula hoop workshops between 5pm and 9pm.
- Wheelchair sports
- Freewheel Action Sports, Pier Approach - Team Extreme's BMX riders, skateboarders and skaters perform tricks at 1pm, 3pm, 5pm and 7pm.
- Outside the Pavilion you'll find pre-war and vintage cars from 10am to 6pm.
Zone 5 - West of Bournemouth Pier
- Freestyle Motocross (FMX) stunts with shows at 1.30pm, 3.30pm, 5.30pm, 7.45pm
- Classic cars on display
Zone 6 – East Overcliff demo course
- Static displays from 10am, and then supercar parade at 11am.
- Demo shows will be taking place at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 4pm, 5pm and 6pm.
- Supercar parade at 2.30pm
Cars include: F1 Cars, Le Mans Cars, Pre War Cars, 50s sports cars - new for 2015 is the pop-up arena near the demo straight, where a variety of shows will take place including precision driving, karting and even a lawn mower display team.
Night Glow bike ride
The Big Community Bike Ride takes place on Friday ONLY. People are invited to decorate their bikes with glow-in-the-dark accessories for a free ride along East Overcliff Drive which will be car-free. The ride leaves the front of the Mirimar Hotel at 9.30pm with riders are asked to gather at 9.15pm for the event. The route will see cyclists travel towards Boscombe, around Monkey Island and back.
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