THE roar of engines filled the air as crowds of spectators cheered on racers at a motorbike festival on Sunday.

Bikesfest on Sunday, August 14, drew motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the district to showcase their motors in parades and compete against each other in a series of closely fought races.

At the event, in North Weald Airfield, there were races of motorcycles of every shape and size, from three-wheelers to vintage motorbikes.

There was also a race open to all comers, in which bikes from every category competed.

The crowds enjoyed stalls, a beer tent and a display of new, electronic motorbikes.

A number of other organisations, including Essex Air Ambulance and the Department of Transport, gave road safety demonstrations.

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