The Motorbike Show

Henry Cole journeys to Wales, where he tackles the steep, winding Aberystwyth mountain road that climbs toward the famed Devil’s Bridge. While navigating the challenging ascent, he pauses to recount the histories of two iconic British motorcycles – the Ariel and the Triton – highlighting their significance in the UK’s motorcycling heritage. The episode blends his on‑road experience with concise storytelling about the two classic bikes, offering viewers both a taste of Welsh scenery and a brief look at the machines that helped shape British two‑wheeler culture. He notes the design features that made each model memorable, keeping his explanations brief but informative.

Henry Cole explores the pleasures of motorcycling across Cornwall, delves into the narrative of the Paris‑Dakar Rally, and investigates the heritage of Hesketh, the UK's most aristocratic motorcycle marque. He rides along cliff‑top lanes, taking in the sea breeze and the freedom the coastal scenery provides. While on the road he outlines the rally's evolution from a grueling desert trek to a celebrated motorsport event, describing its origins and challenges. He also highlights Hesketh's founding by a noble family and its reputation for elegance, examining how the brand’s legacy reflects its aristocratic roots. Throughout, Cole links the joy of riding with these rich stories.

Henry Cole explores the pleasures of motorcycling across Cornwall, delves into the narrative of the Paris‑Dakar Rally, and investigates the heritage of Hesketh, the UK's most aristocratic motorcycle marque. He rides along cliff‑top lanes, taking in the sea breeze and the freedom the coastal scenery provides. While on the road he outlines the rally's evolution from a grueling desert trek to a celebrated motorsport event, describing its origins and challenges. He also highlights Hesketh's founding by a noble family and its reputation for elegance, examining how the brand’s legacy reflects its aristocratic roots. Throughout, Cole links the joy of riding with these rich stories.

During his trip to the Algarve, Henry Cole gets to appreciate the pleasures of riding on Portugal's winding roads. While there, he teams up with Sam Lovegrove to take part in the Pioneer Run – an ambitious ride that sees them travel the classic London‑to‑Brighton route on motorcycles that were manufactured before 1915. The episode follows Cole as he explores the scenic Portuguese countryside and then swaps it for the historic English coast, experiencing the challenges and charm of early‑era bikes along the way. He marvels at the contrast between the sun‑drenched cliffs of the Algarve and the rolling hills he will later encounter on the English side, while the pre‑1915 machines demand a careful, hands‑on approach that highlights the rider's skill.

During his trip to the Algarve, Henry Cole gets to appreciate the pleasures of riding on Portugal's winding roads. While there, he teams up with Sam Lovegrove to take part in the Pioneer Run – an ambitious ride that sees them travel the classic London‑to‑Brighton route on motorcycles that were manufactured before 1915. The episode follows Cole as he explores the scenic Portuguese countryside and then swaps it for the historic English coast, experiencing the challenges and charm of early‑era bikes along the way. He marvels at the contrast between the sun‑drenched cliffs of the Algarve and the rolling hills he will later encounter on the English side, while the pre‑1915 machines demand a careful, hands‑on approach that highlights the rider's skill.