A Wimbledon woman has finished on top of the podium in a motorbike magazine’s beauty contest.

Nikki Hemmings, 25, was crowned Motorcycle News Babe of the Year at a motorbike show earlier this month.

She said: “It was fabulous because I’m a biker myself - it meant more than just a beauty pageant.”

The Quex Drive resident, who works in marketing, triumphed over six other finalists from across the country at the London Motorcycle Show on February 1.

She has been riding for four years, and dedicated her victory to local bike dealerships that supported her and family members that encourage her to get in the saddle for the first time.

“My uncle Gerry and aunt Hayley encouraged me and taught me how to ride, so this win is for them,” she said.