Trials bike riders from as far away as New Zealand braved icy winds on a remote hillside to parade their skills in a Boxing Day contest.

Around 80 riders from ten to their late fifties took part in the annual charity event near Silsden, organised by Bradford and District Motor Club.

Seven times world outdoor trials champion Dougie Lampkin was in the festive crowd and cheered on the riders who took part in the expert and clubman categories.

The trials bike supremo had decided not to compete in the competition this year after winning the expert section on the previous five occasions.

But he was presented with a regional BBC Sports Personality of the Year award, which he had been unable to collect on the night earlier this month.

"I think the event is really positive and there were many people watching and taking part," he said.

"This is an event for people who maybe only ride in competition once or twice a year but want to show off their skills and meet up with other riders."

As riders and spectators arrived at Howden Wood, many gave generously to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, for which money was being raised.

Despite the grey skies and biting wind, the riders shared jokes and enjoyed the splendid views from the hilltop vantage point.

Participants had to negotiate a series of challenging sections and had to skilfully avoid building up penalty points by not rolling backwards, not putting their feet down and not stopping.

There were hill climbs and rocks and trees to avoid as well as other obstacles during the 12 timed sections.

In the expert section, world under-21 trials bike champion Shaun Morris showed his talents by winning the category.

"I've been coming down here on Boxing Day for the last four years now and it's a really fun event," said the 20-year-old from Chorley, Lancashire.

"It's a good chance to get some of the Christmas food and booze out of the system!"

Liam Walker, from Leeds, was second and Martin Crosswaite, from Bingley, third.

In the clubman category, Tim Pearson was first, with Stephen Bailey second and Gavin Thornton third.

Stuart Cameron, secretary of Bradford and District Motor Club, said the event had been running for more than 50 years.

"We've got people who competed from Sheffield and all over the north of England," he said. "We've even got some from Australia and New Zealand.

"It's run as a competition but people don't go over the top. It's a relaxing, fun event."

Mr Cameron said this year's show had been a real success with around £200 raised for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.