Kick-In
During the Kick-in
Where can you find us?
Opening fair – Wednesday 20th 09:00-15:30
Come see us at our stand during the opening fair! You’ll recognize us by a wide collection of motorcycles and an abundance of yellow. We’d be happy to answer any questions you might have and explain who we are, what MSG has to offer, how getting your license works, what internal combustion is, what it means to beun, etc. etc. etc.
Sports games – Saturday 23rd 13:00-17:00
Try your hand at balancing on one of our trial bikes, and see how far you can throw a real crankshaft. Who can stay off the ground for longest?
Kick-out festival – Thursday 28th 14:30-20:00
Missed us at the opening fair, or joining the UT as a master student? Drop by our stand for a chat! We’ll again have some bikes on display and would be happy to answer any questions.
Intro activities
What’s there to do?
Open Hok Evening – September 9th
Every Tuesday evening at 20:00, MSG has its weekly ‘hok evening’ (hokavond), where we meet for a drink, some wrenching, and a lot of bike-related banter. Come visit our workshop (“het hok”), located underneath the stairs to the sports centre, and join us for a drink! The open hok evening is the perfect opportunity to talk to some members and find out more about wrenching and MSG. Snacks will be provided! The entrance is through the bicycle shed on the left side of the stairs. No sign-up needed. See you there!
If you can’t make it on the 9th, you’re always free to drop by on any other tuesday evening!
Intro trial – September 10th
Try out motorcycle trials at the MotorSportsGroup of the University of Twente and get to know this unique discipline of motorsports! No driving license or experience is needed. Open for all UT and Saxion students who are interested in becoming a member of the MotorSportsGroup.
During the intro training you can get to know the club, the trial terrain and the trial bikes of the MSG. This way you can experience for yourself if motorcycle trials suit you. A driving license or motorcycle experience is not needed. We will help you on your own level, even if you have never touched a moped or bike before.
The training takes place on september 10th. There will be two training sessions that start off with instructions. The first session will start at 15:00 and the second one at 18:00. Please make sure to be on time.
Admittance is free! After both sessions hamburgers, beers and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. There will be enough time to meet the association and ask questions.
Only accessible for Students and staff members of the University of Twente and Saxion. Let us know you’ll be there by signing up below!
When: Wednesday September 10th
Times: Session one from 15:00 till 17:30. Session two from 18:00 till 20:30
Where: trial-terrain (39) at ‘de Achterhorst’ on the University of Twente Campus (52°14’28.8″N 6°51’50.2″E)
What to wear: sturdy shoes and long trousers
Intro ride – September 13th
On Saturday the 13th of September the MSG organizes it’s yearly intro ride. If you want to join you will need to bring your own motorcycle, or tell us in time so we can find you a ride as pillion. The ride will start around 12:00 and will last for about 4 hours, including a coffee break. Want to join? Please sign up below!
When: Saturday 13th of September
Time: 11:45 till ~16:00
Where: het hok, entrance Sportscenter
What to wear: full protective gear
Gymkhana intro session – September 22nd
This year we’ll also hold an intro session for motogymkhana. Are you curious what gymkhana looks like in real life and up close? If you already have a licence, would you like to extend your skillset and your confidence on the bike? Or are you brave enough to give it a go as a passenger? Join our intro session on the 22nd and find out! You can join with your own motorcycle, or just drop by to have a look and a chat, we’d love to share our passion for what is (sadly) to most people still an unknown sport. Please let us know you’ll be coming by filling out the form below, see you there!
Note: Gymkhana sessions take place on public terrain, so a valid motorcycle driving licence is required for those who want to ride. Questions: Send us an email and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
When: Monday 22nd of September
Time: 19:30
Where: Parking lot behind the Grolsch Veste
What to wear: For those who want to try it for themselves: full protective gear
Wrenching course – October-November
At the end of every year, MSG organizes a wrenching course where we, over the course of six evenings, tackle just about everything there is to know about motorcycle maintenance. Here you can learn how to work on motorcycles, and directly apply your new knowledge to your own bike, all in the luxury of the MSG’s very own workshop!