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Classic news in brief
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Donington classic activities, touring the Yorkshire Dales and other events throughout the country, plus news of a Scott-based newsletter…
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A bit on the side
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Well known sidecarrists and charity fundraisers Mick Payne and partner Kate – as in ‘Team Katy’ (see OBM May edition) – had a stand at the recent Carole Nash Bike Extravaganza in Newark, kindly provided by the organisers. It had a Triumph T140E with Charnwood Meteor chair and a Yamaha Virago trike…
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The Classic MotorCycle on sale – September, 2013
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Velocette Venom number one, history of the front fork, 1925 Junior TT, BSA A50, AJS 16 Standard, Bill Faulkner, Festival of 1000 Bikes and all the usual regulars, columnists and archive articles. On sale now!
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Export block placed on iconic Bentley
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In an unusual move an iconic single seater Bentley racing car has had a temporary export bar placed on it to provide a last chance to raise the £5,149,800 needed to keep it in the UK. Similar ‘blocks’ could apply to historically precious motorcycles…
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Titantic trek on Triumph Terriers
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Intrepid Triumph Terrier riders are counting the days until they follow in the footsteps of their forebears by recreating a landmark ride on its 60th anniversary…
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Sunbeam shines at Founders Day
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Organised by the Taverners section of the VMCC, Founders Day continues to attract a huge crowd at its traditional Stanford Hall venue…
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Brooklands Ton-up day is ace
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Ton-Up Day at Brooklands, on June 23, was the first joint venture between the Ace Cafe and the motorcycle section of the Brooklands Museum. With such a broad spread of interest, it was no surprise to find bikes of all ages in corners around the sprawling museum site…
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1000 Bike Show reigns in Africa
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The attraction of the only British Hesketh on the continent, plus many other fantastic marques, helped pull in more than 10,000 visitors to the South African Classic Motorcycle Club’s annual 1000 Bike Show…
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End to end run aims to make £100k for charity
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Final preparations are now in hand for Bob Fisher’s sixth John o’ Groats to Land’s End Charity Extravaganza…
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Borders, bikes and beer
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Borders Classic Bike Show stalwart Jim Reynolds has had his very own ‘show beer’ brewed for him to celebrate 25 years of running the show…
