THE NEW-LOOK Prescott Bike Festival is not all about taking to the saddle or watching others slide sideways in the summer heat.

Rock will be heard over the roar of engines and plenty of family fun will be on offer too.

A spokesman said: “Saddle up and get ready for a summer weekend that promises to be even hotter than ever.

“The event features the popular ‘Run the Hill’ where more than 200 members of the public run the historic hillclimb course on a range of magnificent machines! Plus there will be paddock specials, celebrity guest appearances, thrilling passenger ride experiences, show ‘n’ tell, great food, live hot rockin’ bands, a large exhibitor zone featuring over 100 trade exhibitors and a Kids Zone to keep them entertained for hours.”

The popular, family-friendly event returns to the Gloucestershire hill climb venue at Prescott Hill Climb, Gotherington, near Cheltenham on June 15 and June 16.

The spokesman added: “Celebrate the best in custom builds, race bikes, factory bikes, prototypes, historic to record beating machines.

“Bike Fest prides itself on its diversity and unlike a static bike show gives you the unique opportunity to get up close and see, smell and hear and watch the bikes take to the historic hill climb course.”

New for 2019 is Kickback, the National Custom Show and U.K. Championships, “displaying the best of custom and shed builds all under cover”.

The spokesman added: “A superb exhibition and showcase for contemporary customs and modified classics featuring the 80 finalists competing for the National Custom Championships with ‘Butchered Classic’ and ‘Young Builder’ just two of the prized titles up for grabs.

“Kickback is a platform dedicated to young, emerging and experienced custom engineers, both pro and non pro, a true celebration of engineering and design excellence which embraces the modern custom scene and the new wave.”

Judging takes place on the special preview day on Saturday June 15 with the awards ceremony on the afternoon of Sunday 16 June.

The spokesman said: “The expert judging panel consists of award-winning custom bike builders, custom magazine editors and VIPs. Racer turned broadcaster Steve Parrish will be one of the judges bringing his own brand of expertise and humour to the occasion.

“The winning bikes and builders have the opportunity to run their masterpieces up the hill after the awards ceremony.”

All proceeds from the event supports the work of Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes and Severn Freewheelers.

The Blood Bike charities provide a free vital out of hours medical transportation service to the NHS.

Since its inception, Prescott Bike Festival has raised over £200k to date.

For 2019, Prescott Bike Festival have teamed up with the National Motorcycle Museum and every visitor will get a 50% off voucher to visit the museum.

Further details: https://www.prescottbikefestival.co.uk/