The sixth group of ten

Marvin Rothman, 37, from Braintree, Essex, rides an Aprilia RSV-R Mille. FIRST VISIT TO NEC: 1996. BEST BIKE AT THE SHOW: Harley-Davidson V-Rod. BEST-LOOKING WOMAN: They’re all top standard. BEST STAND: Harley-Davidson has done a great job. BEST BARGAIN: Sidi Vertebra 2 boots down to £129 from £199.

Adrian Smith, a 27-year-old South African living in Orpington, Kent, is riding his employers’ Peugeot Speedfight but is looking for a Triumph Daytona. FIRST VISIT TO NEC: 1998. BEST BIKE AT THE SHOW: Buell Firebolt. BEST-LOOKING WOMAN: The girl on the Urchin stand. BEST STAND: Silvermachine Pro Shop. BEST BARGAIN: There’s a small stand with Oakley stuff at half-price.

Ashley Hughes, 26, from Cookstown, County Tyrone, rides a Yamaha YZ426. FIRST VISIT TO NEC: 1999. BEST BIKE AT THE SHOW: Harley-Davidson V-Rod. BEST-LOOKING WOMAN: MCN’s Debbie. BEST STAND: Honda. BEST BARGAIN: A Spidi back protector down from £120 to £80.

Ashley Glasgow, 25, from Cookstown, County Tyrone, rides a Honda CR250. FIRST VISIT TO NEC: Today. BEST BIKE AT THE SHOW: Yamaha R1. BEST-LOOKING WOMAN: MCN’s Vikki. BEST STAND: Honda. BEST BARGAIN: I got Akito gloves for £25.

John Benson, 22, from Cookstown, County Antrim, rides a Kawasaki ZXR750. FIRST VISIT TO NEC: 1995. BEST BIKE AT THE SHOW: Kawasaki ZX-12R. BEST-LOOKING WOMAN: Any MCN girl. BEST STAND: MCN. BEST BARGAIN: Two pints of Carlsberg – even though they were 15p too expensive.

Adam Palmer, 24, from Worcester, rides a Yamaha Thundercat. FIRST VISIT TO NEC: 1998. BEST BIKE AT THE SHOW: Suzuki GSX-R600. BEST-LOOKING WOMAN: The UK Supercross girl. BEST STAND: Suzuki. BEST BARGAIN: I’m not buying anything.

Gavin Adams, 26, from Harlow, Essex, rides a Kawasaki ZX-6R. FIRST VISIT TO NEC: 1998. BEST BIKE AT THE SHOW: Suzuki GSX-R600. BEST-LOOKING WOMAN: The Harley girls. BEST STAND: Yamaha. BEST BARGAIN: I’m still looking for that.

Phil Watson, 52, from Barnsley, South Yorks, doesn’t ride a bike. He’s at the show because he brought a bunch of visitors in a coach. FIRST VISIT TO NEC: Today. BEST BIKE AT THE SHOW: Harley-Davidson V-Rod. BEST-LOOKING WOMAN: MCN’s Vikki. BEST STAND: Suzuki. BEST BARGAIN: Not looking.

John Law, 21, from Hillsborough, Northern Ireland, is learning to ride and wants a Gilera Supersport. FIRST VISIT TO NEC: Today. BEST BIKE AT THE SHOW: Aprilia Blue Marlin. BEST-LOOKING WOMAN: Suzi Perry. BEST STAND: Honda. BEST BARGAIN: I’m looking at the prices of Triumph Thunderbird seats for a mate – and they’re pretty cheap here.

Mark Livingston, 20, from Belfast, would love a bike but can’t afford it because he’s a student. FIRST VISIT TO NEC: Today. BEST BIKE AT THE SHOW: Harley-Davidson V-Rod. BEST-LOOKING WOMAN: Suzi Perry. BEST STAND: Yamaha. BEST BARGAIN: Skint.