ABOUT 10,000 motorcycle enthusiasts from across the UK and Europe flocked to Suffolk for East Anglia's biggest one-day bike show.The 15th Copdock Motorcycle Show was held yesterday at Trinity Park, formerly the Suffolk Showground.
ABOUT 10,000 motorcycle enthusiasts from across the UK and Europe flocked to Suffolk for East Anglia's biggest one-day bike show.
The 15th Copdock Motorcycle Show was held yesterday at Trinity Park, formerly the Suffolk Showground.
Highlights included French movie stunt rider Jean-Pierre Goy - who has featured in Bond films For Your Eyes Only and Tomorrow Never Dies - the No Limitz Junior Motorcycle Display Team and Ken Fox's “Wall of Death”, where riders performed stunts 18ft off the ground on a vertical circular wall.
There was also rally karts, cycle speedway, veteran sprint bikes static display and radio controlled model super bike racing.
Other attractions included club stands, trade stalls, auto jumble, show bikes dating from 1915, food stalls, real ale, live music and children's rides.
Proceeds from the show will be donated to local charities including East Anglia Children's Hospice (EACH) and Ipswich Hospital.
David Baldry, who helped organise the event, said: “It went very well. Everyone seems to be pleased with the attractions and they were especially enthusiastic about Jean-Pierre Goy. He is really something special and did four performances - even in the rain.
“It was a good family show with something for everyone. Once we've sorted out expenses and made sure we have enough money for next year we should have raised quite a bit for local charities.”
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