The Classic MotorCycle

Back in the groove

One of the last events we enjoyed was the 2020 Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show, which took place just before the whole world closed down. So we have only missed one year – but, in many ways, it feels much longer. Heading back to the Royal Bath and West Showground, just outside Shepton Mallet, felt like a return to normality.

Best in show was chosen as the rather fabulous 1960 Parilla single, owned by John Crookes from Yate. John bought the engine in 1984, as part of a project

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