A small museum is being created in memory of former dealer, factor, European motocross champion and film stuntman Dave Bickers (1938-2014).
Overseeing the project at Bickers’ family home in Coddenham, Suffolk, is fellow motocross competitor and lifelong friend Chris Ginn and Bickers’ widow Sylvia.
“Old stables that were turned into car garages have now been turned into one big room to display two or three Greeves motorcycles and some road outfits that Dave used to ride,” said Ginn. “Some trophies and certificates will also be displayed. It will be a private museum, but open to club visits and so on by appointment. We hope to be open by May.”
An ultra-popular rider thanks to his talent and modesty, Dave Bickers was 250cc European MX champion in 1960 and 1961 (Greeves). He was voted MCN Man of the Year in 1960, became CZ MX importer in 1966, added Jawa-CZ road bike imports in 1973 and set up trade suppliers Bickers Anglia, now Bickers Parts and Accessories.
A daredevil on two and three wheels, he rode sidecar motocross at British championship level in the 1970s, adding TV and film stunt work in 1976. He later sold his bike businesses to concentrate on film work and making stunt equipment. His Bickers Action film work included James Bond and Harry Potter film stunts. His son Paul continues to run Bickers Action.
For Bickers museum visits contact Chris Ginn on 01394 385381.
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Pictured at the Classic Dirt Bike Show (Telford, 18-19 February) are BDN columnist Mike Jackson, curator Chris Ginn and his wife Patsy discuss progress on a museum to commemorate the life of the late dealer and factor Dave Bickers.