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Anticipation builds as we head, rapidly, towards the 36th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show at Stafford over the weekend of April 23-24. 

Ralph Pitchford, a veteran of the Dakar Rally both as a motorcycle mechanic and a co-driver in a number of cars, was a popular winner of the 2016 DJ Rally for pre-1936 motorcycles, held in March.  

Once again, the annual ‘Celebration of Speedway’ took place at the National Speedway Museum within Paradise Wildlife Park, in Hertfordshire. 

The Classic Dirt Bike Show, sponsored by Hagon Shocks, again proved its value to the classic community as thousands gathered at Telford’s International Centre to peruse the event’s enthralling assortment of attractions. 

ARK BUILDERS WERE in short supply in the West Country as floods of biblical proportions and hurricane-force winds tried to scupper this early-season favourite in February.  

VISITORS can enjoy free guided tours of the National Motorcycle Museum’ collection on Easter Sunday (March 27).  

The premier event in every classic motorcycle enthusiast’s calendar, the Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show, is again set to make a big entrance with this year’s spectacle – the 36th of its kind since its inception – which will feature the usual glittering array of classic bikes as well as club stands, autojumble stalls…

This year’s Bonhams’ auction at the Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show will feature a treasure trove of V-twins, when the auction takes place on Sunday, April 24 at the Staffordshire County Showground. 

In the week beginning July 4, the non-profit-making on-line magazine The Airhead, for the riders of pre-1996 air-cooled BMWs, will be arranging a Land’s End to John O’Groats run to raise money for the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance, for which the magazine is an authorised fundraiser.  

Old Bike Mart is sorry to report the passing of popular Wirral road racing ace Steve Murray, who died on Monday, February 22 after being ill for some time. 

The French Ton-Up Club’s annual track day weekend at Lurcy Levis, central France, over the weekend of June 10-11 provides one of the best track time experiences in Europe – but to avoid disappointment it’s important to contact Thibaut Siebert and book your place as soon as possible, writes Tony Page. 

In May 1986, a group of motorcyclists decided to form a club to preserve, and ensure an ongoing interest in, British motorcycles as well as undertaking fundraising for local children’s charities.  

After riding his 1951 Norton Big 4 to his 19th Dragon Rally, John Wallis reports on this year’s event at Llyn Gwynant on February 13-14. 

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We’re delighted to announce Classic Dirt Bike will once again be associated with the Classic British Scrambles Championship organised by Dave Gittins.  

THE CAROLE NASH CBG Winter Classic kicked off the new year at the Newark Showground in bright sunshine, with lots to see and do and with a large number of visitors.  

The annual Mecum MidAmerica Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction achieved $9,054,965 (£6,400,000) in total sales and an 80% sell-through rate in what Ron Christenson, president of Mecum’s MidAmerica Motorcycle Division, has called “an amazing success.”  

The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic is the first big motorcycle show of the year and, for many aficionados, it’s a chance to really hit the ground running – and this year was no exception. 

It is hugely disappointing to have to report that, last month, Old Bike Mart received letters from two readers reporting serious motorcycle scams  

This fabulous 1964 500cc twin-cylinder grand prix Bianchi is one of three superbly-prepared machines that Sammy Miller will be taking to the Hagon Shocks-sponsored Classic Dirt Bike Show at Telford on February 20-21 (see preview on pages 16-17). 

Becoming a member of the National Motorcycle Museum’s Friends Scheme brings the chance to take part in some unique activities such as classic bike tours, Try a Classic days and museum workshop training days. 

ARE YOU READY for the new riding season?  

A first floor flat in Totnes, Devon and a barn has yielded an unlikely collection of classic motorcycles which are entered into the Charterhouse auction on Sunday, February 7 at the The Bristol Classic MotorCycle show. 

They were believed to have been destroyed, but earlier this year, eight long-lost Brough Superior Motorcycles were discovered in a Cornish village. 

The usual varied mix of bikes could be found at the Southern Classic Off Road Show, an event which drew one of the largest crowds seen at Kempton Park.  

If you are in search of a rarely seen gem, take a trip to the South West this February. The 36th Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show is on February 6-7 at the Royal Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet in Somerset. 

JAMIE WHITHAM IS the extra-special guest confirmed for the Carole Nash CBG Winter Classic at Newark, January 9-10.  

They were believed to have been destroyed, but last year eight long-lost Brough Superior motorcycles were discovered in a Cornish village and, unveiled for the first time in 50 years, will be offered at Bonhams’ Sale of Important Collectors’ Motorcycles at Stafford on April 24. 

Race ace, TV commentator and thoroughly decent all-round bloke, James Whitham will be the star guest at the Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic at the Newark Showground on January 9-10. 

Triumph’s new Street Twin is everything the Meriden Bonnie might have been, writes Frank Melling. 

Like so many others, the London Motorcycle Museum, located in a historic building close to the A40, is the result of one man’s drive, determination and, it could be argued, obsession in collecting Triumph machines, writes Ian Kerr.