MOTORCYLE enthusiasts are expected to turn out in force for this year's Shelsley Walsh Bike Festival at the historic hill climb course in Worcestershire

The festival, held this year on Sunday, September 4, celebrates engineering excellence and features a wide selection of rare, classic, modern, customised and hand-built bikes.

This year, the line-up is the most diverse yet from the world’s fastest shopping trolley, powered by a Chinook helicopter engine to the Warhorse, a one-wheeled vehicle that the rider sits inside and travels up to 65mph,

It also features the Scootsuit, a contraption where the rider lies just over six inches off the ground and is powered by a 125cc scooter engine mounted to the frame.

Also taking part is True Heroes Racing, the the UK’s first injured serviceman’s motorcycle race team. In 2013, team member Murray Hambro became the UK’s first double-amputee motorcycle racer to compete in the British Superbike Championship against mainstream riders and teams. The team will join the line-up at the festival wither their Ducati Supersport 600 race bikes.

Making his bike festival debut is legendary stunt man Dick Shepherd, who drove one of the Minis in The Italian Job and has appeared in James Bond films.

The festival will also include large displays of historic, modern and race bikes, plus a the unique opportunity for members of the public to take part in the spectacle by participating in a thrilling passenger ride experience.

There’s also a whole raft of entertainment too from biker celebrity appearances, trade stands plus live music from UK hot rocking band, Josie and the Outlaws and guests.

All event proceeds of the event go to Severn Freewheelers, the regional Blood Bike group, who provide volunteer motorcycle transport for blood and other medical supplies.

Hereford mayor Cllr Charles Nicholls said: “Blood Bikes proved a vital service and the bikers selflessly give of their free time and riding skills in all weathers to save lives. I encourage all to support them in all their endeavours and perhaps when one appears in your vicinity, put your hands together and give them the encouragement they deserve.”