Henry Cole rides through Snowdonia to meet round-the-world biker Steph Jeavons.

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Henry Cole rides through Snowdonia to meet round-the-world biker Steph Jeavons, takes the Moto Martin to the hard chromers, and reviews a brand-new Royal Enfield Meteor.

The Motorbike Show

Take a wild ride with Henry Cole as he explores the world of motorcycling

Presenter, motorcycle adventurer and writer Henry Cole explores the heady world of motorcycling.

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Henry Cole travels to the Isle of Man to interview Enduro legend David Knight.

Henry Cole presents the programme for motorcycle fans - in this edition, Henry travels to the Isle of Man to interview Enduro legend and three-time world champion David Knight.

Henry takes on a big challenge as he rides a 1960s drag bike known as the Yellow Peril.

Henry Cole presents the show for motorcycle enthusiasts - in this edition, Henry takes on one of his biggest challenges as he rides a 1960s drag bike known as the Yellow Peril.

Henry joins a Bike for Life ride out and meets bike builder extraordinaire Alan Milyard.

Henry Cole presents the programme for motorcycle enthusiasts - in this edition, Henry joins 3,500 other riders on a Bike for Life ride out and meets bike builder extraordinaire Alan Milyard as he tells the story of the Triumph Bonneville.

Henry Cole tells the story of the Streetfighter, a distinctive style of modern motorbike.

Henry Cole presents the programme for motorcycle enthusiasts - in this edition, Henry goes green-laning in Oxfordshire, visits Speed Week in Yorkshire, and tells the story of the Streetfighter, one of the most distinctive styles of modern motorbike.

Henry Cole travels to California to meet a Brit who is reviving the American chopper.

Henry Cole presents the programme for motorcycle enthusiasts - in this edition, Henry travels to California to meet a Brit who is reviving the American chopper, discovers the joys of Soviet-era sidecars and rides vintage flat tankers in Cornwall.

Henry Cole's painstaking restoration of a Honda race bike comes to a climax.

Henry Cole presents the programme for motorcycle enthusiasts - in this edition, Henry's restoration of a Honda race bike comes to a climax and he trains to become a Blood Biker.

Henry Cole tours Mallorca, and begins a restoration project on a vintage Harley-Davidson.

Henry Cole tours Mallorca on a classic bike, begins the restoration of a vintage Harley-Davidson and visits Bike Shed in London, the home of the new wave custom scene.

Henry and Sam continue their rebuild of a Harley WLC, and Henry visits the Norton factory.

Henry Cole and Sam Lovegrove continue their rebuild of a Harley WLC. In between trips to the shed, Henry runs a stall at Kempton auto jumble, visits the Norton factory at Donington and finds out about the iconic Sportster bike.

Henry Cole jets off to South Africa for some dual sport touring.

Henry Cole jets off to South Africa for some dual sport touring, continues his Harley restoration and takes a ride on the iconic Enfield Bullet.

Henry Cole enjoys dual sport touring in South Africa and rides the iconic Enfield Bullet.

Henry Cole does a bit of dual sport touring in South Africa, starts the nickel plating of the Harley restoration, tells the history of wartime bikes and rides the Enfield Bullet.

Henry and Sam get the engine in the Harley Bobber restoration and try a custom trike.

Henry and Sam get the engine in the Harley Bobber restoration, try out a bike with an extra wheel in the form of a custom trike, and join fans of custom bikes at the Kickback show.

Henry Cole and Guy reveal their Norton redesign to Norton boss Stuart Garner.

Henry Cole and Guy reveal their Norton redesign to Norton boss Stuart Garner before Henry revels in the Laverda Jota, tests the CCM Spitfire, and finishes his Bobber restoration.

Henry Cole visits Wales to ride the iconic Devil's Bridge ride in this episode.

Henry Cole visits Wales to ride the iconic Devil's Bridge ride, joins Sam Lovegrove to buy a rare BSA Goldstar, and tells the fascinating story of two classic British bikes.

Henry Cole discovers the delights of riding in Cornwall and explores the Hesketh brand.

Henry Cole discovers the delights of riding in Cornwall, tells the amazing story of the Paris-Dakar Rally, and uncovers the strange history of the aristocratic Hesketh bike brand.

Henry Cole visits the Algarve to discover the joys of Portugal's roads in this episode.

Henry Cole visits the Algarve to discover the joys of Portugal's roads and joins Sam Lovegrove at the Pioneer Run to race from London to Brighton on pre-1915 bikes.

Motorcycle-mad Henry Cole is in Spain and riding through Andalucia in this episode.

Motorcycle-mad Henry Cole is in Spain and riding through Andalucia - back in the UK, he meets Zef Eisenberg, one of the fastest men on two wheels, and visits a specialist workshop.

Motorcycle guru Henry Cole is in the Yorkshire Dales to enjoy its motorcycling roads.

Motorcycle guru Henry Cole is in the Yorkshire Dales to take in the delights of some of the UK's best motorcycling roads, and he also tells the story of motorbike brand Indian.

Henry Cole visits the Isle of Man and drops by the famous Ace Cafe on the North Circular.

Henry Cole visits the Isle of Man, drops into the famous Ace Cafe on the North Circular, and brings the restoration of his BSA Goldstar to a climax with a mass ride-out.

Henry Cole takes a wild ride through Gran Canaria and visits the Morgan factory this time.

Henry Cole takes a wild ride through Gran Canaria, Henry and Sam hunt for a rare 1970s Chopper to restore, and Henry visits the Morgan factory to learn about their three wheelers.

Henry's Mediterranean odyssey continues with a ride through southern Spain this time.

Henry's Mediterranean odyssey continues with a ride through southern Spain, the restoration of the 1970 Chopper gathers pace, and Henry gets a sneak peek at the latest AJS models.

Henry takes a glorious ride through the south of France in this episode.

Henry takes a glorious ride through the south of France and finds some of the twistiest roads imaginable - once back home, he meets the designers behind Aston Martin's first bike.

Henry Cole rides through the Cotswolds and meets young designers reviving Royal Enfield.

Henry Cole rides through the Cotswolds to savour its gorgeous roads, meets the young designers reviving Royal Enfield, and tells the story of the Ducati Monster.

Henry Cole rides an African Twin through the backroads of Oxfordshire in this episode.

Henry Cole rides an African Twin through the backroads of Oxfordshire, road-tests his first ever electric motorbike, and reveals Allen Millyard's extraordinary new Kawasaki.

Henry brings his Chopper rebuild to a climax and rides out on a vintage Norton ES2.

Henry brings his Chopper rebuild to a climax while taking time to ride the latest CCM bike, tell the story of the Honda Fireblade, and ride out on a vintage Norton ES2.

Henry Cole rides the gorgeous roads of North Devon and tells the story of Beryl Swain.

Henry Cole rides the gorgeous roads of North Devon, begins the restoration of a legendary 1980s Moto Martin, and tells the little-known story of Isle of Man TT pioneer Beryl Swain.

Henry Cole tours Dorset's Jurassic Coast and meets Britain's biggest women's bike club.

Henry Cole tours Dorset's Jurassic Coast, uncovers the history of Lawrence of Arabia and his love for Brough Superior motorbikes, and meets Britain's biggest women's bike club.

Henry Cole rides through Sussex and celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Suzuki Katana.

Henry Cole rides through Sussex, celebrates the 40th anniversary of the game-changing Suzuki Katana and visits fabulous collections of British and Italian bikes.

Henry Cole rides through the Lake District and celebrates the Vincent motorbike this time.

Henry Cole rides through the Lake District, celebrates the Vincent motorbike, and joins the Moto-Birds - an all-female motorbike display team from the 1970s - for a famous stunt.

Henry Cole celebrates the life of legendary designer Derek Rickman in this episode.

Henry Cole takes a road trip through his own backyard, celebrates the life of designer Derek Rickman, visits Sammy Miller's Museum and concludes the restoration of the Moto Martin.

Henry Cole rides a new BSA Goldstar from Royal Wootton Bassett to Marlborough.

Henry Cole rides the Wiltshire Downs on a new BSA Goldstar - he sets off from Royal Wootton Bassett to historic Avebury before dropping in on the market town of Marlborough.

Henry Cole rides across Kent from the White Cliffs of Dover to Whitstable in this episode.

Henry Cole rides across Kent, from the White Cliffs of Dover to the oyster farms of Whitstable, tries to get a Ducati 948 going again & takes his Kawasaki to the powder coaters.

Henry Cole takes a road trip through the glorious Malvern Hills and rides an MV Augusta.

Henry Cole takes a trip through the glorious Malvern Hills, rips up the tarmac on an MV Augusta, meets a new generation of female bikers & begins rebuilding his Japanese superbike.

Henry Cole rides from Buxton down to the world-renowned Crich Tramway Village.

Henry Cole rides through the glorious Peak District from Buxton down to the world-renowned Crich Tramway Village, where he explores the notorious history of the Magpie lead mine.

Henry Cole is in Somerset riding a Honda Goldwing and heading to the Haynes museum.

Henry Cole is in Somerset riding a Honda Goldwing - while on his journey, he meets historians and cheesemakers, and he also drops in on the Haynes motor museum.

Henry Cole brings the Series 11 restoration to a stunning climax and probes a Kawasaki Z1.

Henry Cole brings his Series 11 restoration to a stunning climax, road-tests a British electric bike, and tells the story of the Kawasaki Z1.

Henry Cole rides the Monmouthshire countryside on a new Royal Enfield Super Meteor.

Monmouthshire

Henry Cole rides the Monmouthshire countryside on a new Royal Enfield Super Meteor, setting off from Monmouth to visit local historic sites and new motorbike hangouts.

Henry Cole sets off on a new Zero electric bike through Leicestershire in this episode.

Leicestershire

Henry Cole sets off on a new Zero electric bike through Leicestershire, meeting pie makers, automotive collectors, and members of the Sikh Motorcycle Club on his way.

Henry Cole rides the new Indian Sport Chief in Cornwall to meet best friend Sam Lovegrove.

Cornwall

Henry Cole rides the new Indian Sport Chief in Cornwall, meets best friend Sam Lovegrove for a catch-up and a pasty, and takes Allen Millyard to a photography exhibition.

Henry Cole test rides the DOT Demon on a trip from Warwick Castle to Stratford-upon-Avon.

Warwickshire

Henry Cole test rides the DOT Demon in historic Warwickshire as he rides from Warwick Castle to William Shakespeare's birthplace in Stratford-upon-Avon in this episode.

Henry Cole rides through the gloriously traffic-free Lincolnshire Wolds in this episode.

Lincolnshire

Henry Cole rides through the gloriously traffic-free Lincolnshire Wolds, meets the Lincolnshire Ladies bike club, and heads north to Langen Motorbikes in Wigan.

Henry Cole rides through Shropshire and meets the Imps motorcycle team in this episode.

Shropshire

Henry Cole rides through Shropshire, meets the Imps motorcycle team, does a road test of a one-off Norton Nemesis V8 and brings a conclusion to the restoration of the Suzuki Kettle.

Henry Cole rides a BMW superbike through Wiltshire and visits biker cafes and landmarks.

Wiltshire

Henry Cole rides a BMW superbike through Wiltshire, tells the story of the Honda 400-4 and British brand Harris, and begins a new restoration project.

The Motorbike Show

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