SMC was founded by Directors Frank & Sue Hayes in May 2006 when they bought the branch from CMC Chesterfield Motorcycle Centre and was officially launched on the 1st of June 2006. Have you been to one of our charity support events yet? If not, you’re missing out BIG TIME! Our favourite charities are the Sheffield Children’s Hospital appeal and the South Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Since our launch we’ve become established as the premier bikes venues serving Sheffield, Chesterfield, Doncaster and the surrounding Derbyshire / South Yorkshire area. In June 2008, we needed to move premises when Tesco bought the land and leases of our previous location. So we decided to cement our commitment to the future of bikes in Sheffield by purchasing a permanent home for SMC and our fellow enthusiasts.

SMC is more than just a bike shop. SMC is the place to be, we have an extremely popular bike meet every Saturday throughout the year! Our European tours & motorcycle rideouts are always popular. We host many special event weekends throughout the year, inviting live bands, stunt riders and special guests from the motorcycling World.

This was a massive investment, in time, effort and finance, but we didn’t stop there, we introduced a New Suzuki franchise to add to our existing Yamaha dealership, added the best brands of clothing and helmets available on the market today and purchased a brand new, state of the art Dyno! We make sure that we cater for everyone, Learners, Commuters, Ladies, Cruisers, Tourers, Sports and even Classic bike fans.........

SMC Bikes was founded on June 1st 2006.

In November 2006, SMC we're runners up in the MCN awards! In 2007, Team SMC we're affected by the 'Great Flood'. We completed a huge clean up operation & re-opened in just 2 days!

In 2008, Team SMC relocated our entire dealership in just 3 days, not only that, we added the Suzuki franchise too! In 2009, SMC were voted as the Ride Magazine's Rider Power survey no.3 dealership!

PROFILE - Tall & skinny! Currently working on Jan's Van, & SMC's Webby bloke & marketing manager. Variety is the spice of life (As long as it involves bikes!)

HOBBIES - Bikes first & always! They’ve been a constant feature in my life for over 40 years! Starting out in my dad’s sidecar as a kid, I’ve always loved & lived bikes & I’m now lucky enough to be around bikes every day!

EXPERIENCE - I’ve had lots of experiences thanks!

LIKES - Bikes! People! Beer! Technology! Nobody needed the mobile phone or Internet, but now it’s here, would you want to be without it????

DISLIKES - Bad manners & people who say they’re gonna do something, then don’t!

HUMOUR - When I was kitchen fitting I had the job of connecting the ducting up for an extractor unit in a cramped roofspace full of soot.

Steve decided it was a good idea to test it before I’d finished! I emerged doing the World’s best impression of Al Jolson you ever saw!

PROFILE - Top hot beverages technician in Sheffield & beyond! I’ve lived with Jan for over 22 years, still haven’t made up my mind if I should marry her!

HOBBIES - Riding bikes, fettling bikes, talking bikes, reading about bikes and drinking beer!

EXPERIENCE - Apprentice trained joiner by trade, but I’m a damn good tea masher too! I’ve built several houses and renovated lots more too!

LIKES - Very partial to a cold can or two, chilling out on a Sunday, somewhere out on the bike!

DISLIKES - Speed cameras (I once got banned for making a rude gesture at one!).

HUMOUR - A few years ago, the police came hammering at my door (They’d got the wrong house, DOH!) I was in the shower and grabbed the first thing to wear I could find.

I rushed to the front door to be confronted by several large policemen ................... realising I was stood there in Jan’s pink, flowery dressing gown!

PROFILE - As most of you know by now, I run of Jan's Corner! For those that don’t know me, I’m a 4ft 11” chocaholic biker babe, who loves to rabbit........................ ALOT!

HOBBIES - I love riding bikes, being around bikes & bikers. I also like reading, fast cars & watching good old, Chesterfield F.C. ( OK,OK, Somebody has to support em!!)

EXPERIENCE - I was a confectioner for 25 years, I also worked at "The Carriage Restaurant" on the Famous Chatsworth Estate,,, (not the one on channel 4 )One experience I will never forget, that I was truly proud of, was a visit to Buckingham Palace to see my mum get her MBE for walking the streets for 33 years! Oops (soz mum just kidding) I mean for loyal service to the public as a lollipop lady.

LIKES - Bikes, being outdoors, open roads, Jack Daniel's & any type of chocolate anyone cares to treat me too! My No1 like has just got be those Sundays off & hitting the roads with Steve, Flip & our biker buddies.

DISLIKES - People with no manners or consideration. I’m a proper mardy when it comes to nursing a hangover. Being vertically challenged A.K.A (A short Arse)

HUMOUR - There comes a time when heated gloves seem like the best way forward.. I bought myself some & they barely got warm, so after many moans & groans to Steve & Flip they said they’d sort them out for me. OH BOY did they sort them! They actually wired me to the BLOODY mains! I should have known something was wrong when my hands started smoking!

PROFILE - I work on reception! I've been married to Alan since 1978 & have two fantastic sons, David & Craig & a beautiful granddaughter called Olivia. I love to spend time with my family, as we are very close & I love having them around & cooking a family meal for them!

HOBBIES - I don't really have any hobbies, I don't have much free time, but when I'm not busy, I like to spend time chatting with family & friends over a nice cuppa!

EXPERIENCE - When I left school in 1974, I worked as a receptionist for a large company in the car trade, where I was GPO trained as a telephonist using the old style plug switchboards!! Later I went part time for twelve years in retail work, until I was lucky enough to get a job as a receptionist again in 2002, even better, it was in the bike trade!! I have been in the motorcycle trade ever since & I've enjoyed every minute of it!!

LIKES - I have one vice....... Buying shoes, lots & lots & lots of shoes!! All with heels!!

PROFILE - 19 years old, free and single and that's the way I like it!

HOBBIES -

I have been racing "Karts" since the age of ten. This year I am competing in the SUPER ONE British Championship series in a Rotax 125, and am currently in joint 1st place. I am also an X Box junkie.

LIKES -

All forms of motor sport, but especially the BTCC and WTCC. I like "Winding up" DEV and BOB in the Sales team.....they fall for it every time!!!Making friends with new customers.

DISLIKES -

Disorganised people!!

PROFILE - Very easy going and I love to chat about bikes..... Or any other subject really!

HOBBIES - I love playing guitars (badly!) and going to see live bands. I also enjoy films and TV and of course the odd beer now & then!

EXPERIENCE - I've been riding bikes since 1982! Have owned an RD 350, Z 650, several Fireblades and an R1. I've worked in the bike industry around 5 years now.

If you don't see me at work, I can often be found having a stroll around Matlock Bath.

Hope to see you soon!

Simon's profile is coming soon!

PROFILE - I'm 19 & have worked for SMC for over 2 years.

HOBBIES - Working on bikes, playing football, going out around town with my mates & watching motorsport.

EXPERIENCE - NVQ level 2 in motorcycle mechanics, now studying for level 3. Yamaha certified for electronics & fuel injection systems. Trained on all the latest model updates & a Datatool trained alarm fitter.

LIKES - Bo Selecta 'chamone', nice clothes, anything that's funny, pizza, donna keebab & mint sauce mmmmm!

DISLIKES - Big heads & people who say their going to do something....... then don't!!

HUMOUR - When I was rushing to get my bike to start, I took the spark plug out to clean it, sprayed it with cleaner, not noticing it had sprayed all over my arm! It caught fire & set my arm on fire!

PROFILE - Married, 2 kids, 4 bikes, 2 rabbits, no sense!

HOBBIES - Bikes, DIY & moaning?

LIKES - Garden racing, green laning & moaning!

DISLIKES - Moaning people!!

PROFILE - 42 years old, married with 3 kiddies, 1 cat, 1 rabbit & a goldfish!

HOBBIES - Guitars, guitars & guitars! Home D.I.Y, fast bikes, art, drinking Jack Daniel's, oh, & really fast bikes!

EXPERIENCE - I started repairing bikes at 9 years old & I’ve never stopped since. I was one of the first Yamaha accredited technicians in the U.K, Honda factory trained, senior member of the Honda institute, Suzuki factory trained, Kawasaki factory trained, Aprilia trained, Moto Guzzi trained, fuel injection specialist, electrical diagnostic specialist, chassis specialist, qualified M.O.T tester, Meta alarms technician, Datatool alarms technician, R.T.I.T.B qualified technician, A.M.I registered technician! I think that’s about it!

LIKES - My job (honest) my family, riding bikes, polite people & laughter. I like most things until something happens to put me off!

DISLIKES - The weather, cars, arrogant people.

HUMOUR - Many years ago my band were playing in a club when the bass player had a problem with his amp.

During the interval he was trying to find the fault while the bingo was in full swing, everyone seemed to need one number to win the £500 jackpot.

The bingo caller’s words “tonights jackpot winning number is........” had everyone listening intently until the bass player pulled the plug out of the bingo machine instead of his amp!

PROFILE - Married with one child. I get on with everybody (I Hope!)

HOBBIES - Target shooting, riding in Enduros, Motorcross, (I’ve been racing motorcross and enduro since 1988) Road bikes, D.I.Y and walking. I also enjoy manufacturing parts on my lathe!

EXPERIENCE - I’ve had 8 years experience, working on all types of bikes, specialising in enduro, motorcross and trials bikes. Datatool trained alarm technician, Level 2 motorcycle maintenance and repair. Yamaha fuel injection and electrical diagnostics trained. Yamaha accredited technician.

LIKES - Working for SMC (Fact!) Enduro and motorcross competitions. Shooting competitions. Holidays abroad.

DISLIKES - People who think they know it all!

HUMOUR - I once took a wrong turn during an enduro. Result was that I hit a fence and went flying over the handlebars, but managed to somehow land stood up on my own two feet!

PROFILE – Blonde, blue eyed stallion with child bearing hips! I seem to get bleary eyed at the first sip of alcohol and I'm always in trouble! I'm an easy going, fun guy who's mis-understood at times. No matter what you might hear I'm not a danger to be around (Bruce!).

HOBBIES – If I'm not working I'm on my bike – I love taking my mates for rides in the peaks!

EXPERIENCE – Started working with bikes in 2006. Since the day I did my CBT I knew i was hooked on bikes for life and just had to work with them too!

LIKES – Speed…danger…fairground rides! French motorways, good food, fine wines and Belgian chocolates. I like to party as long as I'm not at work the next day – and that's not often enough! Always excited by the start of the Moto GP – come on Toseland!

DISLIKES – People who say I'm German because I was born there…the fact I'm always skint before payday!

HUMOUR – After passing my test I was invited with Bob to a Yamaha evaluation day. I had the chance to ride all the latest Yamaha’s on the road and track with the R-series available!

Bob turned up in classic Kawasaki green leathers and decided to opt for an R1 while I spent the entire time flying around on a new R6!

I stalled at the start, totally out of my depth with everyone passing me. I even got a rollicking by the marshals as my visor was open the whole time! Bob meanwhile (with me in his sights) forgot about a kink in the track and went cross-country!!…mental fun!

PROFILE - I love anything with wheels and an engine! I’m easy going and up always for a laugh!

HOBBIES - Riding bikes, working on / with bikes, spending time with my mates! Oh eating and drinking too!!

LIKES - socialising, spending time with mates and bikes.

DISLIKES - NO money big head know it alls!

PROFILE - Marmite connoisseur aged 21! Lover of anything extreme ........ except marmite snorting, that hurts ..... FACT!

HOBBIES - Motocross, road racing (new era formula 400), Mercedes Vito drifting?, guitar playing, although quite horrifically, but God loves a trier and I’m very trying apparently!

EXPERIENCE - I have worked in 4 bike dealerships, ridden motocross since I was 4 years old and was quite good at breaking things, so obviously I had to learn how to fix them.

LIKES - Anything that make my lips go in a semi circular motion??? And pins and needles???.

DISLIKES - Cotton wool! It’s pingly and makes my nose hurt!! I dislike negativity and oysters too!

HUMOUR - I went to Weston Supermere last year for the beach racing. I was trusted with the task of booking a hotel ....... But I forgot!

The digs for the whole weekend ended up being Tesco’s car park awesome, we even met Batman in a caravan!

PROFILE - Keep your wits about you! My appearance is constantly changing!

HOBBIES - Collecting scrap bikes, building reptile houses American cars, exotic pets & beer!

EXPERIENCE - Parts manager for a major motorcycle group, Parts distribution manager for Italjet (UK & abroad), parts & service manager for a Rotherham motorcycle dealership, head office parts manager for a local scooter retail operation.

LIKES - Never throwing anything away that may come in handy! Watching local rock bands.

DISLIKES - Running out of beer & the price of petrol!

HUMOUR - I was (Closely) investigating a split in the pressure washer hose when Dan decided to switch it on to show me how bad it really was!

PROFILE - Married to Sarah, with a daughter called Lucy!

HOBBIES - Playing in the wendy house with Lucy?

LIKES - MotoGP, TL100R,World Superbikes & wendy houses!

DISLIKES - Casy Stoner, tomatoes & caravans!!

Olly's profile is coming soon!

PROFILE - What can I tell you? I’m easy going & laid back!

HOBBIES - Eating, drinking, riding bikes, eating, drinking, yachting, eating, drinking, watching anything fast &......... Did I mention eating & drinking!

EXPERIENCE - I’ve ridden bikes & worked in the motor industry for 40 years! Now I ride bikes & work around bikes exclusively, heaven!

LIKES - Everything that’s fattening or seems to get me into trouble.

DISLIKES - Everything that’s slimming or boring.

HUMOUR - I was once riding the ‘Cat & Fiddle’ when a dark blue bike came up behind me. Thinking it would be rude if he passed me, I raced ahead & to be fair, the only way he managed to pass me was when he put his blues & two’s on!

PROFILE - A proper biking nut!

I've been riding since the age of 13, a very long time ago! Been riding on the road since I was 16.

My favourite toys are my GSXR600 K6, MT03 & 900SS. Huge Rossi & Frankie Chili fan. I love the buzz of meeting & helping like minded motorcyclists.

Days off are spent either riding the bikes, fettling them or reading about them!

I look forward to my family holiday every year to Italy with my lovely wife & BAD kids, when we visit Frankie Chili at his beach!

I don't take kindly to negativity, dishonesty & pessimism! Also dislike meddling policticians trying to erode our freedom, they are not my favourite people!

EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR 2009

PROFILE - Hi, I’m James. I love anything with wheels, so working for a great company selling bikes is my dream job!

HOBBIES - Riding, driving, in fact anything to do with bikes & cars.

EXPERIENCE -I have been in sales since leaving school at 16. I can’t believe it’s that long!! I enjoy every minute, it’s great meeting new people and chatting with regular customers.

LIKES - Sharon and I taking Kato (our Akita dog) for a walk on a sunny, Summer evening!

DISLIKES - Sharon and I taking Kato for a walk on a wet, cold Winter evening!

I look forward to seeing you soon.......

PROFILE - Blonde administrator who likes talking to everyone!

HOBBIES - Cooking, shopping, watching my son play football, music & singing (I know all the words!)

EXPERIENCE - None whatsoever I just blag it! Don’t tell the boss though! He thinks I’m just good at talking!

LIKES - Talking, wine, talking, chocolate, talking and more wine and chocolate, as long as I’m talking!

DISLIKES - Diet food, lack of chocolate and wine. Being quiet. Not talking!

HUMOUR - Talking with a customer for over 10 minutes, trying to get my point across, when he stopped me and said “ You’ve been talking all this time..........................

And I haven’t seen you breathe yet

PROFILE - Married with Children, Dogs, Cats and Guinea Pigs. Enjoying life, my Blackbird, holidays and Golf... oh.. and the occasional brew or two.

HOBBIES - Looking after myself, wife, 5 kids, 3 dogs, 2 cats and 7 guinea pigs! Need I say more?

LIKES - Food, the Flintstones & fast bikes!

DISLIKES - Breaking my bones and brussel sprouts!!

HUMOUR - I share my birthday with John Travolta who sometimes needs my services as a body double in the movies!

PROFILE - I am a workaholic who's fast approaching "Saga" membership.... I've waited years to get "Cheap insurance" and now I don't want it!!! I live with Jane and our two Grown up sons Matt and Luke, a dog and a cat that fight like cats and dogs. I've always loved speed (mph) but now built for comfort!!

HOBBIES - "Motor sport" anything with engines and wheels, but especially Kart racing, I have been involved in Kart racing for the past ten years and "Luke" currently races 125cc Rotax Karts very successfully at national level. Spending time with the family, eating out, Gardening...when I have the time.

EXPERIENCE - I have been in the "bike industry" all my life. My Dad and Uncle had a bike shop when I was born and they had one of the first Honda dealerships in the early 60's, and by the 70's I was the kid that grew up with the "FIZZYS AND RD'S!

I've been addicted to working with bikes ever since, my claim to fame is that in the late 70's I raced sidecars (1000cc Honda) and once raced against the late great world champion Jock Taylor.

I've lost count how many customers I have helped to buy bikes over the last 35 years, but I can honestly say that SHEFFIELD MOTOR CYCLES is the most friendliest place I have had the privilege to work for.

LIKES - Holidays in Cornwall with Jane. Cider, Good food, Honesty, Meg Ryan(In my dreams!!)

DISLIKES - Traffic jams, do-gooders, Health and Safety, Dishonesty, Commercial radio stations, Bo-Selecta, Bad drivers.

PROFILE - Very married, four kids and 3 grand kids, love them all to bits.

HOBBIES - Shopping, spending time with my family, shopping, cooking, shopping, music, shopping, theatre, oh, and shopping!

EXPERIENCE - My job is all back of house, out of the way from all the excitement of out front! I'm very experienced in pushing paper around and staring at a computer screen all day. Used to be a primary school teacher, so have to mark everyone's spelling mistakes in red pen!

LIKES - Very partial to good wine and a very cold gin & tonic. Love travelling, hot weather, white beaches, palm trees, none of which we ever get in Sheffield!

DISLIKES - Rudeness and judgemental people (none of us are perfect), turkish delight.

HUMOUR - Danny, our apprentice technician is very accident prone, for some unknown reason he was allowed to hold a Stanley knife, went to scratch his head and cut a lovely line across his face!

PROFILE - Young, good looking, dark hair & blue eyes ............... Then I turned 16 & all that changed forever!

HOBBIES - Fast bikes, fast cars, football & sleeping! Not necessarily in that order or at the same time!

EXPERIENCE - I have been in the motor industry for a long, long time! I’ve been working in the bike industry for over 8 years now & boy do I love it!

LIKES - Relaxing, though I don’t get much chance to. My wife's cooking & just being happy!

DISLIKES - Getting things wrong! All the abuse I receive from Jan in the corner!

HUMOUR - I used to work with someone with perfectly groomed & permed hair. We had a disagreement, so I, eeerm, allowed him to sit in the back of of a convertible demonstrator car for a ‘quick’ test drive. He looked like a member of the ‘Hair Bear Bunch’ when he got back!