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I had a book on writing stories for magazines, and for Biker related stuff, it basically says the language needs to be tough. It actually meant the writing itself, but I imagine it also applies to the blurb.
I realize that bikers in the UK are a different sort (see what happened at Altamont in the 60s as an example of the Rolling Stones not understanding the difference) but using words/phrases like "debauchery" and "stop off for petrol" makes them sound wimpy. Use harsher sounding terms, like "drug crazed weekend of depravity" (leave out the drink, everyone drinks) and "While they fueled up".
Also leave out detail - no one cares where they spent their weekend, and a deserted hangar isn't very interesting.
Also, "Smoky Bears Picnic" sounds like thing for children, at least for Americans. Smoky the Bear is a mascot for the wildlife service, along with Woodsy the Owl.
You might put a disclaimer or something that it's not a kids book. At least if you sell it in the US.
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