January always marks the start of the UK trade show season, and this year is no different. These trade shows are organised for both dealers and journalists alike, to show us the latest kit that companies have to offer. ‘The Bike Place’ is the first one that we’ve been to so far this year, and despite being small compared with the big international shows there was still plenty to catch the eye. Oh, and with the location for this show being the pit lane building at Silverstone, it’s always a good way to start off the show season.

Anyway, enough chat, here are some of the highlights from the show…