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Crystal Palace Show and Sprint
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The road race circuit at Crystal Palace in south London closed 40 years ago. When it was active, the motorcycle events that formed a large part of the calendar were extremely popular. In the years since closure there have been occasions when race engines have been heard again…
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Gloucester Steam Extravaganza
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The Gloucestershire Steam and Vintage Extravaganza, now in its 38th year, will take place once again at its new home at South Cerney Airfield, Cirencester…
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Post vintage class
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There will be a post-vintage motorcycles class at the Sunbeam Club’s Garden of England Run for the first time this year. The event, the 26th of its kind, is due to take place on Sunday, July 15
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Court overturns award
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Leading UK rider groups have written to Justice Minister Kenneth Clarke after a recent Court of Appeal overturned a judgment that had been made in favour of a motorcyclist seriously injured in a collision with a lorry…
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One to ride: Royal Enfield V-twin,1913
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Although most often seen attached to a sidecar, the ‘big’ veteran Royal Enfields make astounding solo mounts capable of cruising at a pace that will surprise those on machines built three decades later…
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British Bike Bonanza
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The annual extravaganza that is the British Bike Bonanza will take place at Sallywood Park in Gloucestershire on Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1, 2012. This festival of classic off-road action will feature two trials, a grass track and a full programme of scrambling…
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New classic MZ spares supplier
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Devotees of Eastern European motorcycles will be delighted to learn that their bikes have just become a little easier to keep on the road. MZ enthusiast Phil Speakman has converted his long-time hobby into a going concern and has opened for business with the all-new online MZ Shop…
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The way we were: July 1912
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Liverpool motorcycle dealer and Scott enthusiast Albert Reynolds invited pressmen and other interested parties to examine his prototype AER 350cc twin cylinder motorcycle during the month…
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Freddie returns to Spa
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US track star ‘Fast’ Freddie Spencer will be attending the Bikers’ Classics at Spa Francorchamps, marking 30 years since his 500GP win at the Ardennes circuit…
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The way we were: July 1987
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In an effort to revitalise its National Rally the ACU revised the rules making it easier for riders to secure the coveted gold award. The scheme worked for the event held over the first weekend in the month…
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