A theme with a difference and the return of the Next Gen Award at Ardingly Classic Bike Show and Jumble Sunday 27th October.

This year’s Autumn Ardingly Classic Bike Show & Jumble has an intriguing theme, plus the return of the popular Next Gen award – and cash prize – for younger classic enthusiasts.

The show theme is a little different to usual and will – organisers Elk Promotions promise – shine a spotlight on the unsung workhorses of the classic world.

‘Round the Clock’ celebrates the everyday commuters, grafters and two-wheeled heroes that don’t get much of a look-in amongst the rare, shiny and expensive motorcycles. There will be a special award added to the line-up for Best ‘Round the Clock’ Machine – show stoppers are of course still welcome for a shot at the other prizes.

Thanks to the generosity of Greystone Triumph Tiger Cub Spares Shop – www.triumphtigercubspares.co.uk – the Next Gen Award also makes a welcome return, to help encourage the next generation of motorcyclists into classic bikes.

The trophy and a £100- cash prize will be up for grabs for the Best Under 40 year-old on a pre-1980 machine. Motorcycles can be entered online at www.elkpromotions.co.uk/enter-your-bike and a free pass will be emailed for both owner and machine. All pre-1980 makes and models are welcome.

Andy Marks was the worthy winner of the Spring Next Gen Award, with the race specification Norton International he bought as a collection of parts from an auction site, and rebuilt during his holidays from university.

Visitors looking for that elusive part to finish off their project will find plenty on the all-motorcycle autojumble and trade stands, which will sit alongside the club stands and private entries in the main Jubilee Hall, and outdoors.

Workshop Clear-Out stalls are available at the bargain price of just £20 per plot (pre-book only), for those with a glut of bits and bobs. The Free BikeMart display-to-sell area also returns, offering the opportunity to buy and sell complete machines.

Held at The South of England Showground in Ardingly, nr Gatwick RH17 6TL, just eight miles from junction 10 of the M23, as an extra bonus for show-goers, ticket prices remain frozen at the 2020 Rates. Adult entry still costs just £7 and accompanied children under 16 are admitted free. Earlybird tickets are valid from 8am and cost £10. Tickets are available online or visitors can pay by card or cash at the gate.

Parking is free and well-behaved dogs are welcome. As always there will be a range of caterers – hand picked by the organisers – on site, to keep visitors’ energy levels up.

​Tickets are available online or visitors can pay by card or cash at the gate. Advance tickets, stall bookings and all other info can be found at www.elk-promotions.co.uk