Billed as 'East Anglia's Premier Motorcycle Show', this year the Suffolk Showground hosted bike display teams, the UK's last remaining 'Wall Of Death', Rally Karts, mini-bikes, specialist traders, live music, classic bike shows and much more.  | | Jan, Stephanie and Amber |
The show had a family feel, with bikers, non-bikers and (mostly male) enthusiasts of all ages, enjoying the friendly atmosphere. As the crowds milled around the attractions and bike displays, old friends got reacquainted, swapping stories and reminiscing. John Jezeph's motorcycle won runner up in the 'Cafe Racer/Street Fighter' category: "It's a '60's type style of bike - made from Triton parts and Norton frame and bits and pieces, into basically, a street racing bike.  | | John Jezeph |
"I've done a lot of work to this bike - assembled it from parts. I've been to Copdock many times but I have never won anything before." Will he be going for the first prize in 2005? "It would be nice wouldn't it? Who knows? It's always nice to win something." Anton, 17, from Clacton, was attending the Copdock show for the first time. He was particularly keen on the BSA Bantam motorbikes on display:  | | Anton and Heather |
"I own one. I'm in the middle of restoring it. I think they're really nice little bikes. I want to get mine looking acceptable and on the road. "I'm here today because I like classic bikes. The weather could be better but I'll back next year - hopefully riding my Bantam!" Spencer was enjoying the event: "I always come to this show. I've been coming for ten years now - it's really good - it's got bigger and bigger every year. I always come to see the British bike displays - really good. And the 'Wall of Death' is always good, too."  | | Spencer and Shelli |
The show is organised by the Copdock Classic Motorcycle Club - which has no members other than its committee of ten bikers. The Club was formed in 1992 "for the goodwill and promotion of motorcycling". The Club organises the show and two 'Motorcycle Fun Runs' every year, assisted by an army of volunteers from local schools and organisations. The show is not run for the financial gain of the Club - any profit made is given to local charities.  | | John Day and members of the Club |
"It's been a brilliant day," said John Day, one of the Copdock Classic Motorcycle Club committee members. "Last year we raised £15,000 for local charities, this year I can't see it being far off that figure."
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Live music at the show was provided by Ipswich's 'Raindance' . They "do Coldplay, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Jam... commercial rock, covers and original stuff as well." said band member Patrick.
 | | Patrick |
They play the Cork Bar in Felixstowe on the 8th of October 2004 and the Brickmakers Arms in Norwich (with Buster James) on the 29th of October. More info about the band can be found at: http://www.raindanceband.co.uk
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