Bultaco Owners Club Bike Meet – Saturday 25th April 2026

Under glorious sunshine, the Museum was delighted to welcome more than 50 Bultaco motorcycles, alongside Don Rickman with a selection of Rickman machines. Riders arrived steadily throughout the morning, making the most of the clear conditions and relishing a perfect day on the road. The Museum remained busy throughout the day, welcoming great visitor numbers, many of whom were delighted to browse and make purchases in the Museum shop.

Nick Morris, Chairman of the Bultaco Club UK, shared the remarkable growth of the club since its establishment in 2018 at the Kempton Park Classic Motorcycle Show. What began as a small gathering of enthusiasts has developed into a thriving and active community for Bultaco owners and fans.

The Club now hosts four to five meetings each year and has built a strong presence at major events, including the Classic Dirt Bike Show Telford, where it proudly won Best Club Stand for three consecutive years.

A highlight of the Club’s calendar is its popular annual camping weekend held in Basingstoke. This unique event allows members to fully experience their machines across multiple disciplines, including trials, enduro, and flat track riding—celebrating the versatility of Bultaco’s off-road heritage.

Based in the Surrey area, the Club actively encourages participation from local riders while continuing to expand its reach nationwide. Its online presence has also grown significantly, with a dedicated Facebook community now exceeding 3,000 members, alongside an informative website offering valuable resources for enthusiasts.

Members benefit from a supportive network where they can exchange information, seek mechanical advice, and access guidance on topics such as motorcycle dating and authentication. In addition, George Wood, son of Damon Wood who helped set the Club up with Nick, is officially registered with the DVLA to provide dating certificates for Bultaco motorcycles.

Through its events, expertise, and growing community, the Bultaco Club UK continues to celebrate and preserve the legacy of this iconic marque.

On display were the following bikes from the Museum:

1963 Bultaco TSS Production racer 125cc,

1968 Bultaco TSS 125cc Water Cooled 6 speed model

1971 Bultaco Sherpa 250cc registration number COT 6K.

This 1971 bike was Sammy’s last works Bultaco before joining Honda to design and develop their Trials bikes.  Sammy’s first Bultaco is displayed in the Museum’s Trials Gallery.

In 1964, Sammy made a decisive move that would help reshape the world of motorcycle trials. Following the sale of Ariel to BSA, Sammy partnered with Francisco Bultó to develop a lightweight two-stroke trials machine.

Working at speed, they created the prototype for the now-legendary Bultaco Sherpa T. This innovative machine would go on to revolutionise the sport, setting new standards in performance and design.

Sammy’s move to Bultaco marked a significant turning point in trials competition, with the new machine quickly proving its dominance during the 1965 season and establishing a legacy that endures to this day.

During a conversation with a Museum spokesperson, Don Rickman reflected on his early connection with Bultaco and how he and his brother, Derek Rickman, helped introduce the marque to the UK. Recalling a trip to Barcelona in 1960, Rickman explained how they spent a fortnight there, converting a road bike into a scrambler. He went on to ride the machine in what he described as a “Barcelona GP”—an informal but competitive event—which he won. Following this success, Rickman brought the engine back to England, installed it into one of the Rickman brothers’ frames, and in doing so laid the foundations for Bultaco’s arrival in the UK.

Speaking at the Museum’s Bultaco Day, Rickman said he was honoured to be invited as a guest and to address such a strong gathering of enthusiasts. He spoke warmly of the occasion, noting how much he enjoyed meeting visitors, sharing stories, and reminiscing. “The great thing about motorcyclists is that they naturally come together and talk,” he remarked. Relaxing in the sunshine with coffee and cake, Rickman also expressed pride in seeing three Rickman machines on display at the Museum, celebrating the enduring legacy of the Rickman brothers.

Prizes were awarded as follows:

Best In Show – Brian Frost for his 1960 Don Rickman Bultaco

Second in Show – David Tony for his Barry Sheene TSS Bultaco

Most original – Jeff Pratt for his 125cc Sherpa 1976

https://sammymiller.co.uk/
The world’s premier motorcycle museum

Situated in the heart of the New Forest, the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum is home to around 500 rare and exotic motorcycles from all over the world.