The annual Vintage and Classic Motorcycle show was held at Ventnor Winter Gardens.

Despite it being a rainy day, 35 bikes (half the normal number) turned up to be displayed.

A wide range of ages and sizes of machines, but organisers, the Vintage Motorcycle Club, insists none must be newer than 25 years old.

Judges this year were Reg Glading and Keith Hadfield, both VMCC officers.

Isle of Wight County Press: Mike Attrill receiving the Clubman of the Year award from club secretary, Ron Wallis.Mike Attrill receiving the Clubman of the Year award from club secretary, Ron Wallis. (Image: Ron Wallis)

Isle of Wight County Press: Pat Ward's 1965 Bultaco 250.Pat Ward's 1965 Bultaco 250. (Image: Ron Wallis)

They awarded the Kev Irwin Trophy to a 1922 Raleigh model 1, owned by Kev Crome. 

Second place went to a 1920 ABC Scootamota, built at Somerton, Cowes, originally registered as DL1661, and entered by Ron Taylor. Fred Salter’s 1927 BMW R42 was third.

In the 1931 to 1960 class, the Vectis Cup, was won by Paul Denham’s 1958 Velocette Valliant. It also won the Roy Bacon Shield for best in show. Second was another of Kev Crome’s entries, a 1941 Norman Autocycle. Andrew Eason’s 1938 Ariel Red Hunter was third.

The 'Stihl together' Trophy was awarded to a 1965 250cc Bultaco, owned by Pat Ward. Second was Geoff Leather’s 1996 Ducati 916, while third was Don Wheeler's 1978 BMW R60.

VMCC member (non officer) clubman of the year was Mike Attrill.

Isle of Wight County Press: Oldest machine in show, 1920 ABC Scootamota. Built in J.S. Whites at Somerton, near Cowes. 124cc engine with direct drive to rear wheel. Registered 1st January 2021 as DL 1661. Displaying rosette for 2nd place in class.Oldest machine in show, 1920 ABC Scootamota. Built in J.S. Whites at Somerton, near Cowes. 124cc engine with direct drive to rear wheel. Registered 1st January 2021 as DL 1661. Displaying rosette for 2nd place in class. (Image: Ron Wallis)

The event was also supporting the club’s local charity for the year, the IW's Prostate Cancer Support group.

Club secretary Ron Wallis said: “Thanks to the surprising number of people who came just to look at the machines and enjoy a bikers’ breakfast, it would appear, after expenses, there will be a few hundred pounds going to a good cause.

“We must say a big thank you to Ventnor Winter Gardens for help in this event.”