Brakes off for 16th Saint Side event

Zenith and Caprice had a great time at last year's Saint Side Show event which is expected to be a revving success again this time around. (ATTUO)

The annual Saint Side Show & Shine is revving into Braybrook on February 2 for its 16th edition, which is promising to be a laidback celebration of bikes and cars.

This year’s event has shifted its gears away from its predecessors in more ways than one.

The Saint Side store recently changed locations from St Albans to Braybrook – which is where the event will now be held.

According to the store’s owner Mark Gale, who organises the event, alongside the new spot there are changes to the programme too.

“It’s more of a chilled event,” he said.

“Previous years there were big productions, and people needed to stay the entire day to be able to participate and win prizes.

“This year we are leaning it out, we want people to bring their bikes out, come in nice cars, enjoy some music, get some food, and be able to leave when they need to.”

Trademarks of the event like the bike and car show will continue to dazzle attendees on the day – with plenty of food and raffle prizes on offer too.

“There is really nothing like it,” Mr Gale said.

“We are located directly in front of Cranwell Park which has a number of shared bicycle paths… people will be able to go cruising on bikes around the locality quite easily, and also be able to access the store and the event.”

The event will kick off on February 2, from noon to 4 pm at 90/90 Cranwell Street in Braybrook.