Main Ring Main Attraction
The BMX Show The only BMX team in the UK, that are able to move in and out of a shared arena. With the BMX Show you can expect the riders to to fly through the air performing the most breath taking tricks and stunts. Only the very best BMX riders will be performing in the BMX Show (including RedBull athletes) to guarentee you see the most impressive tricks – usually only seen on TV.Tricks include the audience favourite – ‘The Backflip’.
BMX team Mobile Bike Events have been performing for 15 years. “Each year we recruit young talent to join our team of world and British champions. The age range of our performers stretches between 16 and 39 years of age” says team leader Ben Savage.
Ben explains how it will work within Slaley Show’s main ring:- “We have some very special bespoke ramps which were built by the Red Bull design team which enable us to drive into an arena and perform a spectacular stunt show with very little set up time. The ramps fold out on Hydraulics and pulley systems, there is no other equipment quite like it.”
During the performance the crowd can expect to see a whole host of exciting tricks including backflips, tail whips, bar spins, tuck no handers, can-cans, superman’s, 360 spins and maybe some single jumps with up to 4 of those tricks in one jump.
BMX has always been a popular sport as its generally quite accessible to young children and something parents and children can enjoy together. In recent years the sport has progressed significantly since the inclusion of BMX park in the Olympic Games. Not only has media coverage helped to promote the sport globally but it’s also given the professionals within the sport the funding and support they deserve.
“The UK finished 1st female and 3rd male at the last games in Tokyo. As for technology advances the bikes are getting lighter and lighter without a detrimental effect to their strength” says Ben.
He adds a cautionary note “Get all the safety gear you can get your hands on, its designed to save lives and it does just that!” he says.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jdo9ANKDRNU - link to a YouTube video of them
SHOW VISITORS
With more than 30 trade stands, fabulous main arena events and agricultural and equine sections, the venerable Slaley Show, held on the Showfield at Slaley's Townhead on 9th August 2025 is the highlight of the agricultural year in the local area and a major annual attraction that draws over 3,000 visitors from across the North East and further afield.
Agriculture is at the heart of Slaley Show and it is a traditional social gathering of farmers and other rural persuits from across the region, enjoying a well earned day off between the lambing season and the start of harvest.
Although there is an emphasis on sheep, dogs and horses at Slaley Show, you can be sure of seeing other smaller animals. In the equine rings glamour and elegance are combined with extraordinary skill as immaculately turned out riders undertake the challenging working hunter course or tackle show jumps.
