THOUSANDS of motorcycle enthusiasts flocked to the Suffolk Showground in what has been deemed the best ever Copdock Motorcycle Show.The 12th Copdock Motorcycle Show, which took place at Suffolk Showground yesterday , attracted crowds of up to 15,000 and raised thousands for local charities.

THOUSANDS of motorcycle enthusiasts flocked to the Suffolk Showground in what has been deemed the best ever Copdock Motorcycle Show.

The 12th Copdock Motorcycle Show, which took place in Ipswich's showground yesterday , attracted crowds of up to 15,000 and raised thousands for local charities.

This year's highlights included the X-treme Trials display team, in which two of Europe's top trial riders Martin Crosswaite and Dan Clark performed jumps up 12ft vertical walls, drop-offs, wheelies, stoppies and jumps across platforms.

Another first for the motorcycle show was the performance by Ipswich Samba Band, whose lively music and dance act proved a real crowd-pleaser.

Old favourites were also there – including the ever-popular display of classic motorcycles. This year, about 250 people entered their show bikes.

David Baldrey, the overall show organiser, said: "It was probably the most successful show we have ever had and I would estimate that there were about 15,000 people there.

"We had more attractions – such as the Ipswich Samba Band and X-treme Trials.

"We also raised money for local charities including the East Anglian Children Hospital and the Suffolk Accident and Rescue Service."