As the year draws to a close, it’s hard not to look back and appreciate just how much we’ve achieved this year.
This year wasn’t just busy.
It was defining.
A New Home for the Brand
One of our biggest steps forward came with the launch of the new Solo Classics website – a dedicated space that finally reflects who we are, what we stand for, and the machines we’re proud to showcase.
A polished digital home for stories, our bikes, and the growing community around the brand, it became a foundation for everything that followed.
Gawsworth Hall Content Shoots
Few moments captured the spirit of Solo Classics quite like the content days we held at Gawsworth Hall, thanks to Rupert Richards.
Historic grounds. Crisp air. Classic machines echoing across the estate.
It was the perfect backdrop for showcasing our International Norton, 2002 Ducati, 1957 Moto Parilla and the incredible Italjet Grifon, one of the rarest bikes in the UK! All videos which you can find on our socials.
Going Social
This was the year Solo Classics stepped fully into the public eye.
We launched across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and LinkedIn, sharing the stories, history and craftsmanship of the machines we find so admirable.
What used to be an “if you know, you know” brand suddenly became a place people could follow, engage with and be a part of – no matter where in the world they are.
Recording the First Solo Podcast
This year also marked the beginning of the Solo Classics podcast – a project that brings conversations and stories from the motorcycling world.
Our first episode, (which is live now on our YouTube channel) was recorded with Josh Bryceland, a professional downhill mountain bike rider and a junior World Cup champion.
Our second Podcast episode is already in the works, we will be joined by Dan Foden, Stuart Brown and Norman Brown – all legends in the world of Side Car Motocross racing.
That’s Not All
We would be here all day if we went through everything we’ve accomplished this year. Not only have we introduced to the world who we are, we also had many visitors to the Solo Classics showroom and no one was more memorable than veteran and 101 year old Tom Berry, who came to see us, it wasn’t just a visit – it was a privilege and one we will never forget!
We hosted a Rolls Royce Enthusiasts’ Day, where our courtyard was filled with classic Rolls Royce’s, the Mayor of Bollington joined us and we even had a visit from Dakar legend Steve Hague.
Robert took our 1981 Maico MC 490cc and completed one of his bucket-list adventures, to ride in one of the UK’s most unique races – the Red Marley Hill Climb, an event held in Worcestershire.
Closing Thoughts
Looking back, this year wasn’t defined by one moment – but by all of them.
New projects. New channels. New faces in the showroom.
Thanks for being part of our journey so far, whether you visited the showroom, followed us online, or simply shared the passion from afar.
We can’t wait to show you all we have planned for 2026.