May means an essential trip to Scotland, or at the very least Suffolk…

6 May British Motocross Championship, Blaxhall, Suffolk

Head East of Ipswich my friends to find Woodbridge and District MCC’S round of the British Motocross Championship. If you’ve never been to a top-level MX race this is a great place to start. Blaxhall was voted best race in the calendar for good reason in 2017: there’s a friendly club atmosphere and the Suffolk sand circuit inspires great competition. Well worth the effort. woodbridgedmcc. moonfruit.com

7 12 May Scottish Six Days Trial, Fort William

For as long as I live I’m going to tell you the best thing you should be doing during the first full week of May each year is to be in Fort William for the Scottish Six Day Trial. Ideally you’ll be in there with 300 other riders taking part but failing that you could enjoy Scotland’s best scenery and watch the world’s most iconic (and best) off road event. Essential. ssdt.org