What Is Biker Match (bikermatch.co.uk)?

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Biker Match is a UK-focused motorcycle social network and biker dating site that has been running since 2006. It combines member profiles and personals with forums, chat, and a UK motorcycling events calendar. It suits riders who want to meet other UK bikers locally — whether for dating or simply for riding buddies — and it is also open to couples, not just singles.

What you'll find on the site

The homepage presents Biker Match as "The UK's #1 Biker Social Site Since 2006" and claims a UK-only membership base of around 105,000 motorcyclists (the site title cites 95,179 members). The main areas are:

  • Profiles and search — browse member profiles or search UK-only bikers, with filters implied by sections such as "New Members," "Online Now," "Popular Girls," and "Popular Guys." Sample profiles show members listed by town and age (for example, Hythe, 64; Aberdeen, 59; Exeter, 62).
  • Local meetups — the "Meet Local Bikers" section is built around finding riders in your area.
  • Events — a dated UK events listing, including rallies, toy runs, and shows. Examples shown include MCL (formerly Motorcycle Live) on 21/11, the Reading Toy Run on 06/12, and the Brecon Classic Motorcycle Show on 03/04. Members can also add their own events.
  • Forums and chat — free biker forums and a chatroom, plus motorcycle news.
  • Personals — the dating side of the site, aimed at biker singles.

Who it's for

Biker Match describes itself as "a biker personals network by bikers for bikers." Two groups are explicitly welcome:

  1. Singles looking for biker dating.
  2. Couples and riders who just want motorcycling buddies — the site states plainly that it "isn't just for dating."

Because membership is UK-only, it is most useful if you live in the UK and want to meet people you could actually ride with or meet at events.

How to get started

  1. Open bikermatch.co.uk and choose Register (a Sign In option is available for existing members).
  2. Create a profile with your location and biking details so you appear in local searches.
  3. Use Search or Browse to find members near you, or check Online Now and New Members.
  4. Introduce yourself in the Forums or Chat, or find a nearby ride-out in Events.

Note that the site is mid-migration: visitors may see a prompt offering to redirect to the "OLD website" while the new format is being finished, with an option to stay on the new site. If a page looks incomplete, that is the likely reason.

Things to check before joining

  • Cost: the site markets itself as "FREE" in its title and description, but the available page content does not detail membership tiers or payment terms. Confirm what is free at registration rather than assuming full access.
  • Activity: the homepage shows counters for members online, messages, and visitors, but the figures are not readable in the captured page. Look at "Online Now" and recent forum posts to gauge how active the community is before investing time.
  • Location fit: with a UK-only base, members outside the UK will find little of use.

If your goal is meeting UK motorcyclists for rides, events, or dating, Biker Match is a long-running, biker-run option worth a look — start with a profile and a forum post, and judge the activity in your area from there.