Thousands of visitors flocked to Prescott Bike Festival on Sunday 12 April 2015 to enjoy an action-packed day where rare classic, modern and famous motorcycles took to the historic hill climb course, and visitors got to rub shoulders with a raft of celebrity bikers.
The event received huge support from biker celebrities this year including four times World Superbike Champion and King of the Jungle Carl Fogarty (thanks to Oily Rag Clothing), former three-times British Superbike champion and Blood Bike ambassador John Reynolds, motorcycle adventurer Charley Boorman, former world darts champion Andy Fordham and, making a surprise visit, Hollywood actor Eric Bana, best known for playing ‘Hulk’ in the Marvel Comics blockbuster film. All our stars came free of charge and spent several hours signing autographs and having pictures taken with fans.
The festival was supported by many motorcycle clubs, trade stalls and dealers including those representing Ducati, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Enfield, Triumph, AJP, Harley, Victory, BMW and KTM. Speaking at the event, Simon Belton, UK marketing manager for KTM UK, said: "We are the only manufacturer that has supported Prescott Bike Festival throughout the five years. We see it as a great place for us to interact with potential customers, and for them to watch our racers putting them through their paces on the hill. For the first time KTM provided test rides too, the location is beautiful and perfect for a ‘ride out’. What’s more the event supports a biker charity too."
The paddock was crammed with bike displays, dealer zone, motorcycle clubs, demo areas, stunt show and hundreds of trade stands plus a whole host of entertainment with live music.
All proceeds go to the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes and its local branch Severn Freewheelers.
Festival organiser Gordon Downie, said: “Prescott Bike Festival is the charity's biggest fundraising event of the year. We are hugely grateful to all the exhibitors, clubs, dealers, marshals, bands, celebrities, volunteers, sponsors and visitors who continue to support us and have all played their part in making the 2015 event such a huge success. It’s been our best ever festival in regards to visitor numbers, industry support and the weather! As a result of the event success we have introduced Shelsley Bike Festival, as a season closer, which will take place at Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb on Sunday, 13 September.”
Foggy pic: Geoff Robinson; group shot: Allan Rhodes
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