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MPX5152133 A legion of leather-clad bikers rode into Coventry and parked up in Millennium Place yesterday to celebrate a classic cycle exhibition at Coventry Transport Museum.Scores of motorbikes transformed the square into a fantastic forecourt as part of Coming of Age at the Ace Cafe. The exhibition has recreated the famous London hot-spot in the museum's foyer.Norman Whatmore, from Solihull, brought his classic BSA bike along to show it off to his fellow enthusiasts and curious visitors to the museum."I've had this bike since 1964 and it still has a special place in my heart," he said."I have other bikes too, but I still love to take this one out for a ride."Coming Of Age at the Ace Cafe is a celebration of the rock 'n' roll riders' joint, which became an international icon during the 1950s and 1960s.The exhibition boasts a meticulous mock-up of the cafe and striking black and white prints charting its history.It also includes an array of charming cycles from down the decades, including Triumphs, Tritons and Bantams.There is even a range of rock 'n' roll memorabilia including a guitar used by the New York Dolls and a bass combo amp used by The Shadows. Authentic rock 'n' roll rider Norman reckons the Coventry exhibition is a fitting tribute to a defined motorcycle era that embraced daring and danger.Norman, a member of the Midlands oldest BSA owners club in Kings Norton, has been an avid motorcycle enthusiast since he was a young child."My dad was a test rider so I grew up on the bikes - I was riding bikes across the fields when I was nine years-old", he said."Needless to say I bought my own bike as soon as I was old enough."The thrill and excitement and the feeling of freedom that you get on a motorbike is completely different to driving a car."I'm 70 years-old and I still love it."The exhibition continues at Coventry Transport Museum until October 2. Entry costs 5 for adults and 2.50 for concessions, or less when you book in advance at www.transport-museum

MPX5152132 A legion of leather-clad bikers rode into Coventry and parked up in Millennium Place yesterday to celebrate a classic cycle exhibition at Coventry Transport Museum.Scores of motorbikes transformed the square into a fantastic forecourt as part of Coming of Age at the Ace Cafe. The exhibition has recreated the famous London hot-spot in the museum's foyer.Norman Whatmore, from Solihull, brought his classic BSA bike along to show it off to his fellow enthusiasts and curious visitors to the museum."I've had this bike since 1964 and it still has a special place in my heart," he said."I have other bikes too, but I still love to take this one out for a ride."Coming Of Age at the Ace Cafe is a celebration of the rock 'n' roll riders' joint, which became an international icon during the 1950s and 1960s.The exhibition boasts a meticulous mock-up of the cafe and striking black and white prints charting its history.It also includes an array of charming cycles from down the decades, including Triumphs, Tritons and Bantams.There is even a range of rock 'n' roll memorabilia including a guitar used by the New York Dolls and a bass combo amp used by The Shadows. Authentic rock 'n' roll rider Norman reckons the Coventry exhibition is a fitting tribute to a defined motorcycle era that embraced daring and danger.Norman, a member of the Midlands oldest BSA owners club in Kings Norton, has been an avid motorcycle enthusiast since he was a young child."My dad was a test rider so I grew up on the bikes - I was riding bikes across the fields when I was nine years-old", he said."Needless to say I bought my own bike as soon as I was old enough."The thrill and excitement and the feeling of freedom that you get on a motorbike is completely different to driving a car."I'm 70 years-old and I still love it."The exhibition continues at Coventry Transport Museum until October 2. Entry costs 5 for adults and 2.50 for concessions, or less when you book in advance at www.transport-museum