MOTORCYCLE fans were given the chance to meet some of the world's best riders yesterday.

World Superbike Championship racers Colin Edwards, from America, and Aaron Slight, from New Zealand, were in the region to officially open the showroom of a motorcycle dealer.

The bike stars were joined by team-mate Pere Riba, from Spain, at Tillston Motorcycles, Stockton, Teesside, where they also met fans.

Both Edwards and Slight ride Honda's new twin-cylinder, VTR 1000cc machine, and Riba rides a 600cc.

The Tillston showroom is the first in the UK to offer a redesigned Honda image.

Store manager Gary Jordinson said: "It is an honour to have all the riders at the garage.

"It is quite rare for them to be in England. They are normally only ever here when they ride at Donnington or Brands Hatch.