Shelsley Walsh - 5 July 2025 - Bike Bonanza

Yeah il be there

 

I’ve been before it’s a good day out, it’s only half hour from me so I’ll probably go again this time.

 

I have

 

Last time I went there got stung by a swarm of Wasps, always took as a sign not to ever return.

 

The course is frankly less interesting than other hill climb courses such as Prescott and Wiscombe (which I have also ridden).

The paddock at Shelsley is far better provided and convenient.

Shelsley has its uniquely long tradition in its favour.

Ducati Multistrada 1200.

 

ive seen cars struggle up prescott id shat myself on a bike esp on the right then left switchbacks. the left is particularly hairy given the camber and gradient

 

Thanks for the heads up have it in the diary its a great day and nice ride out from stratford
cheers
Paul

 

Have been a few times for car events. My mate Carl, rides a 996, now does hill climb in his fathers car. A Hardy Special, built in 1928; a supercharged, methanol burning, JAP engined cigar tube... Here he's valiantly trying to protect the bodywork...

 

Still in action and being used as Hardy intended, a minor 'blip'. His father gave up hill climb after a major accident where he was ejected from the car. Wandered around in a state of denial for several days with a broken leg, he's a retired GP

 

A customer in his home made car many moons ago

 

Grew up not far from there, went for many years, was the first racing I experienced up close. In those days (80s) there were loads of home made specials, I remember seeing a rover v8 turbo charged Morris Minor going up the hill along with list of Imp based motors. Very fond memories of the place.

A quick search on YT and this might be the v8


and down a rabbit hole

 

Will attend, enjoyed the classic hill climb last year.

 

I’m being a bit dumb and can’t see where you apply to get an entry ticket, can you point in the right direction?