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BSA Bantam Rotovator
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Walking the stalls at bike show always reveals something quirky, and recent Stafford show was no exception. Classic Bike Guide editor Nigel Clark stumbled across this unusual use of a BSA Bantam engine…
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Crockers auction
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A trio of American Crocker machines were displayed at the Stafford Show, over the weekend of April 28-29. Probably never again will there be an opportunity in the UK to see three of the rarest and most period powerful classic motorcycles ever built on these shores
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Classics in Cornwall
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The Cornwall Classic Motorcycle Club’s annual Festival Of Motorcycles and Classic Vehicle Rally took place at St Ive Keason in April. Although the weather was inclement on the Saturday, around 500 visitors enjoyed the glorious sunshine on the Sunday…
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Rare find
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Many people would have coasted past this machine on the Gov’Nors Bridge Motorcycles stand, at the recent Stafford Show and simply assumed it was a scruffy NH Ariel for restoration. However, the eagle-eyed may have spotted that some things were not entirely Birmingham. That’s because it was in fact a 1954 350cc Cabton Knightly…
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Biker rides Britain for kids’ hospice
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On Saturday, June 23, Worcester rider Steve Shaw is planning an 800-mile ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats, to raise support for children who need specialist medical care…
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The way we were: 1987
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1987 snapshot: the IoM TT races are 80 years old. The first contest run in 1907 over the St John’s course was divided into two classes, single and multi cylinder…
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Ride to Work Day
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The annual Ride to Work Day sees motorcycle and scooter riders around the UK unite and commute to work to demonstrate to the general public that bikes are a viable transport solution. It’s 21 years old and is a key event in raising biking awareness…
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Cruising with Parrish
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Steve Parrish would like to invite motorsport fans to join him aboard NCL Spirit in February 2013, for a cruise from Barcelona to the Canary Islands
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Isle of Man TT 2012
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The world’s largest and most absorbing motorcycle event begins this Saturday – the 2012 Isle of Man TT races. Motorcycle visitors and Island enthusiasts can once again gorge on the action and varied side-attractions going on during the 13-day event…
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Royal Enfield top gear
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Latest from Hitchcock Motorcycles is a British made five-speed gearbox for Royal Enfield Bullet singles and twins. It’s taken four years of development to perfect but supplies are now available…
