Classic cars and bikes lined Front Street yesterday as Scooter Mart Motor Fest returned to Hamilton.

The event, presented by Bermuda Charge, brought thousands of enthusiasts to the city to view the vintage vehicles and state-of-the-art electronic vehicles, while taking part in a range of activities.

Jennifer Ward, a production co-ordinator for the event, said it was busy even before the fun formally began.

“It is super busy. We have lots of excitement, lots of cars and lots of people. It is a sea of activity,” she said. “The stunt bikes in the action arena are definitely a highlight.

“We have powerboats going in the harbour, we have remote control cars, we have the super souped-up cars down by the Ferry Terminal and the music is cranking.”

Ms Ward said that the island had a rich vehicle culture that could be at risk of being lost if it was not celebrated.

“There is a massive motor culture in Bermuda with mobylettes and other interesting bikes that we have in Bermuda that they don’t really have in other places,” she said.

“It’s sometimes a hidden secret unless you see them on a Sunday when they are doing their rides out to St George’s. This is a chance to see them all on display.”

“It’s great for the kids to see because it is sort of a dying hobby. For the kids to see it helps it to carry on.”

Andrea Cahill said she was particularly excited to see ClutchUp Corey, an American stuntman, perform for the crowds.

“It’s really spectacular. There is nothing like that on the island,” she said.

“He has three shows today to show off what he can do.

“There are also all these cool cars and bikes people store in their garages all year round and they sometimes only bring them out for this show. You don’t get to see these on a day-to-day basis in Bermuda.

“This is something special that Bermuda has to offer. We should celebrate it so that it can continue to be passed from generation to generation.”

Ms Cahill said the event was an opportunity for younger Bermudians to come out and be inspired by the performances, the vehicles and other young people.

“They inspire each other,” she said. “They want to be like each other and build a cool bike like their daddy.”

Aaron Steede was impressed by the variety of vintage vehicles on display along Front Street.

“Some of these old bikes are like a flashback to my childhood,” he said. “Bermuda’s not exactly kind to cars and bikes, so it takes a lot of love to keep them not just running, but looking good.

“It’s great that there are folks who are willing to put in that work and that there is something like this to let them show it off.”

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