Café Racer: Series 1

As seen on TV, this is the complete first series of the latest US small screen motorcycle sensation. The popular and critically-acclaimed Discovery Turbo channel show follows a group of custom motorcycle builders in the United States, a format similar to the hugely successful American Chopper series. This 2-disc set features all 13 episodes from the first series, with the second series due to air in the UK this year. Vintage reborn' is the theme of a series exploring the craft and lifestyle of a motorcycle subculture. It visits 11 motorcycle builders between Manhattan and Los Angeles as they salvage, cut, grind and weld cafe customs while keeping in mind the movement's post-war British roots Café Racer culture is rapidly growing in popularity and while American-led, it is British at its heart as the frequent trips to England contained in the series prove All the most famous motorcycle makes are featured, including Harley-Davidson, Norton, Honda, Triumph, Vincent, Kawasaki, BSA and many more Famous racers Ben and Eric Bostromtest the customised motorcycles, plus there are guest appearances by music legend Billy Joel and TV and movie star Jason Lee (My Name is Earl and Memphis Blues) There s motorcycle building, testing and riding, a look at the Café Racer culture, visits to major shows, a chance to hear from leading custom bike builders and plenty of entertaining challenges.