Arrangements for Ballymoney Bike Show hit top gear

Organised by Davy Louden, the popular event is now in its 12th year and will take place in March.

All proceeds raised from the show will go towards the Robert Dunlop Memorial Sculpture Fund.

Around 60,000 is required to commission the tribute statue to the famous Ballymoney road racer, who was tragically killed following a crash during practice for the 250cc race at the North West 200 in 2008.

To date, approximately 18,000 has been raised through a series of fundraisers.

Louden said: “My main aim this year is to have as many racing bikes as possible and I also hope to try and get in touch with people like Ken Beckett and other guys who raced along with Robert Dunlop in the 50cc class to get some of their machines along to the show.

“All the proceeds will be going to the Robert Dunlop Sculpture Fund.

“Anyone who wants to book trade space at the show should get in touch with me as soon as possible, because it always sells out fast,” he added.

“Trade space will be provided free of charge, but all I ask in return is for a donation to the Robert Dunlop Sculpture Fund.

“We’re hoping to have a lot of riders at the show and William and Michael Dunlop should be there along with Paul Robinson and others who’ll be revealed over the coming weeks.”

To book trade space at the event or for further information, contact Davy on: 07922060107 or 028 276 64464.

The show will be held from 5pm to 10pm on Friday, March 5 and from 10am-5pm on Saturday, March 6.