Vintage bike spectacular roars into Rotherham

Bikes, bikers and bike-lovers packed the Old Market Gallery on Saturday and Sunday for the Revival Bike Show, hosted by Down and Out Motorcycles.

The exhibition saw proud owners show off their modified rides, while market stalls sold accessories and clothing.

Machines filled the gallery and the pavements outside it, pored over by around 800 bike-hungry visitors.

The event was organised by Shaun Walker, founder of custom bikeworks Down and Out Cafe Racers in Barnsley.

He specialises in cafe racers and urban scramblers — beefy-looking bikes ridden by style-conscious people.

“We had about 30 bikes in — we’d really like to have 50 in next time,” said Shaun.

“It was hard work, but we really enjoyed the weekend. We may well do one here next year.”

He added: “We’re talking about having a shop in Rotherham, something specifically for our scene — more Barbour jackets than leather jackets.

“Rotherham is great because it’s not far from Barnsley, easier than Sheffield to get into and it seems like an up-and-coming place.”

Vicky Hilton, curator of the Old Market Gallery, said: “It was a fabulous event which brought people from all over the country.

“It’s great to forge these links with people and bring them to our town for such brilliant events.

“We would be more than happy to welcome them back to Rotherham.”

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