A record attendance of 91,337 people helped make last weekend's massive British Motorcyclists Federation BMF Show one of the best ever!

The previous best in the show's 44-year history was in 2002 when 88,528 came to what is firmly established as the biggest show of its type in Europe.

Traditionally Sunday attracts the biggest crowds and 54,355 people proved the point this year, so much so that at one time, queues of up to a mile were reported on the A1 with people queuing for up to an hour and a half to get through the pay booths.

Sponsored by Carole Nash Insurance, the BMF Show attracted over 800 exhibitors spanning the whole spectrum of motorcycling. They all reported booming business.

BMW's test fleet was put to good use, offering test rides on their latest machines. One lucky visitor, Alan Robson from Essex, went one better and won a £6,000 Triumph Thruxton in the Two Wheels Only magazine-sponsored free prize draw.

Also gaining a bike was Robin Melmoth, who placed the winning bid of £400 in the charity auction of a GS500 Suzuki in aid of the BMF Foundation research charity.

The crammed programme of arena events drew the crowds too with horsepower of a different kind topping the bill. The Horsemen of the Apocalypse staged an amazing show of trick horse riding, linked with the popular Over The Top motorcycle stunt team.

Another favourite was the Moped Enduro, run in three heats over the weekend. The Dangerous Brothers completed 225 laps to beat 66 other teams.