Shelsley Walsh to celebrate 120-years of hill climbing history with the 2025 Bike Bonanza

The UK’s oldest motorsport venue, Shelsley Walsh will once again open its doors for a celebration of high-speed motorcycle hill climbing action at the 2025 Bike Bonanza.

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Taking place on Saturday, July 5, the event will help celebrate 120 years of the historic venue, which first saw motorsport take place on August 12, 1905.

For 2025, the Bike Bonanza will feature live sprint action, celebrity meet and greets, and even the chance to ride up the 1000-yard 1:6 gradient track yourself after applying for an ACU day licence.

The event is open to motorcycles of all kinds, as well as sidecars, and Morgan three-wheelers. The four main championship classes from the National Hill Climb Association will be in attendance, with competitors vying to set the fastest times.

A new feature for 2025 will be a ride into the venue, led by former Grand Prix rider Steve Parrish and a number of biking celebrity guests. Departing from Strensham Services on the M5, riders will enjoy a brisk countryside route.

It’s all in a good cause with the event backing the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity, who provide a life-saving medical response with their three helicopters. Founded in 1991, they have now attended more than 74,000 incidents.

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The Bonanza will open from 8am until 5pm, with early bird tickets costing £15. Under 16s go free, and spectator camping is priced at £10. Visit the venue’s website for more.