About us

Our Story

Why Woodcote Events was created

Directors Dan Linfoot and Gareth Bright became friends, having worked together on a series of motorcycle press rides, launches, and other racing projects.

Gareth has spent over 6 years creating press ride experiences for the world’s press to test ride new Triumph models in various countries, so they would hopefully write glowing reviews about the bikes. As Global Event Manager he selected some of the most renowned biking routes and roads in the world to take the press on, and the most stunning hotels for them to stay in.

To make it more memorable, he developed the concept of inviting well known personalities, from the world of motorcycling, to work as lead and tail riders, accompanying journalists on their test rides.

Dan and Gareth soon realised that these types of immersive ‘experience’ events weren’t readily available to the public. Although it is being done on 4 wheels, no one else seems to be offering it on 2 wheels, so they want to push the boundaries by offering premium motorcycle holidays and experiences.

They are both passionate about delivering tours, track experiences and working with corporate clients to provide world class events for all riding abilities, so that any motorcycle enthusiast can enjoy them. The added benefit is that Woodcote Events will organise everything, including transportation of client’s bikes, making it effortless and stress free for them.

Both Dan and Gareth have access to the crème de la crème of motorcycle personalities, to join you on your adventure, along with the right industry connections to curate and deliver a superior experience for you.

Our People

Meet The Team

Dan Linfoot

Dan was introduced to motorcycles aged 6, riding off road and pillion to his father, and visiting WSBK & BSB races throughout his childhood. Aged 13, Dan started racing minibikes, and quickly progressed to 125cc, 250cc, 600cc and then Superbikes. Dan competed in MotoGP 250cc category in 2006/7, before settling in the British Superbike Championship 2010, up to the present day. Dan has been road riding since 2012, working for brands like Honda and Triumph, on worldwide press and media events. Dan enjoys frequent road riding, European tours, press event work and track coaching outside of racing, but he’s usually last to the bar! As well as co-founding Woodcote Events Ltd with Gareth, Dan is also the Director of Dan Linfoot Racing Ltd and a joint Director of iBuyAnyBike Ltd.

Gareth Bright

Gareth is the former Global Events Manager for Triumph Motorcycles. Before that he was the Customer Experience Manager at Triumph, focusing on inspiring reasons for customers to ride their motorcycles, including working with motorcycle tour and travel operators. He has over 20 years’ experience in the motorcycle industry with 15 years’ experience in creating and delivering premium motorcycle events. These include Triumph Live; a large-scale music and motorcycle festival; new model reveal parties and numerous, memorable live press rides for journalists and influencers to test new models across the world. As a motorcyclist himself, he knows what customers are looking for when it comes to memorable experiences. He knows where the most beautiful landscapes and scenic routes are, the best five-star hotels and the best logistics to get your bike there and back safely.

Jo Artherton

Jo has over 20 years’ experience of marketing inspiring and award-winning brands. With experience on both sides of the fence; agency and client side, Jo takes great satisfaction in developing creative communication strategies that customers can really connect with. Her agency experience includes managing accounts for Speedo, Boots International and EON however, for the past 15 years Jo has specialised in the leisure and tourism industry. Jo succeeded in raising the profile of some of Norfolk’s best loved attractions where her passion has been to deliver experiences that delight customers, regardless of age. Jo has loved the world of motorcycles for over 20 years and currently rides a Honda VFR400.

Sophia Fergusson

Sophia prides herself in creating events that leave guests in wonder. That attention to detail, adding the star on top and offering a total event management package. Having spent the best part of 20 years heading up a Global Events Team at Cadbury’s and successfully delivered every type of event conceivable, Sophia set up her own event, travel and incentive agency in 2016 which she still runs today. Whilst contracting at Triumph, Sophia met Gareth and together they formed a formidable partnership where she supported him on the numerous bike events, both domestic and overseas. Her love for these types of events has continued at Woodcote Events and, as such, when booked on one of the many events, you know you will be in safe hands.