Bike Bonanza returns to Shelsley Walsh in 2025
Words and images courtesy Shelsley Walsh
Motorcycle action returns to Shelsley Walsh on Saturday 5 July 2025 when the famous hill climb welcomes the return of Bike Bonanza.
The high-octane event features everything from classic motorcycles to hotly contested road-going classes, all taking on the narrow, fast and challenging 1000-yard course.
Be sure to stick around and watch the thrilling end-of-day run-offs as the fastest 10 riders go head-to-head for overall honours.
The day features a full programme of exciting motorcycle hill climb competition, plus:
- New for 2025 a celebrity biker led ‘ride in’
- Watch the UK’s fastest hill climb motorcycles tackle the thrilling course
- Fancy a go? you can also take part in the spectacle
- Star bike displays and demonstrations
- Dick Shepherd display of iconic Triumphs
- Roam the paddock, get close to the action and savour the sounds
- Bike clubs welcomed, camping available
- Plus, Steve Parrish ‘meet n greet’, interview sessions, live music, bike club zone, licensed bars and more!
If you fancy a go at tackling the historic hillclimb course at Shelsley then why not unleash your inner speed demon!
You too can try your luck at the 1000yard, 1:6 gradient track in pursuit of ‘best time of day’ or setting you own personal best!
No experience necessary.
An ACU Day licence required to take part.
Contact Sara Dewell on saraattheseaside@aol.com
The hillclimb is open to all motorcycles, including;
- Sidecars
- Morgan 3 Wheelers
- With classes up to; 250cc, 350cc, 750cc and 1400cc.
The National Hill Climb Association will be showcasing its four main championships, crammed with the speed kings and queens of the hill climb world, but who will lift the crown?
NEW for Shelsley Walsh!
New for 2025 at the Bike Bonanza is a Charity Ride.
Join Steve Parrish and special guests on a unique charity ride which departs M5 Strensham Services, the home of the Midlands Air Ambulance, as you take in a scenic route through the Worcestershire countryside to Shelsley Walsh.
The ride culminates at Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, one of the oldest motorsport venues in the world for its annual ‘Bike Bonanza’!
The Shelsley Bike Bonanza organsiers are on the search for more ‘stars of the show’.
From David Jefferies 2003 Suzuki GSXR1000 to Barry Sheene’s Texaco Heron Suzuki RG500 the Bonanza has been graced with some fabulous machinery at Bike Bonanza and 2025 will be no exception.
But there’s always room for more great bikes.
If you own a famous bike and want to take part, Shelsley organisers would love to hear from you!
Please send details and pictures to: rebecca@eventspr.co.uk
Shelsley Bike Bonanza Visitor Information
When: Saturday 5th July 2025
Where: Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, Worcestershire, WR6 6RP
Event open from 8.00am – 5.30pm
Early Bird tickets: £15.00 (until 30th April), Advance tickets £18.00, Gate price: £20.00
Under 16s Free
Spectator camping £10 per night
*The Shelsley Walsh Bike Bonanza is in support of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity