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The Clive Wood MBE Collection
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In addition to a Vincent Black Lightning and several other fabulous machines, the Clive Wood MBE Collection will be sold by Bonhams at the Spring Stafford Sale at The International Classic MotorCycle Show on April 20/21. The late Clive Wood, a prominent figure in Teesside industry committed to philanthropy, had diverse interests including racehorses, playing…
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Team Obsolete’s 350cc GP 2024 extravaganza
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For 2024, the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) has announced that the Vintage Cup will feature a 350cc Grand Prix class. Team Obsolete will fabulously support the cup with eight different iconic 350cc GP bikes from its stable, each at a different circuit. They will be ridden by multi-champion Dave Roper. The bikes range…
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Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers dies aged 66
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TV chef Dave Myers, best known as one half of the Hairy Bikers, has died at the age of 66, according to a statement from his co-star Si King on social media. He found fame alongside King, his friend of 30 years, as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo. He reached new fans in 2013…
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The Clive Wood MBE Collection rolls into Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale
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Discover the Impressive Clive Wood BME Collection, boasting no less than 20 diverse British motorcycle brands. Over 40 motorcycles will be offered at The Spring Stafford Sale entirely without reserve.
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Super rare Vincent Black Lightning to lead Spring Stafford Sale
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The fourteenth production Vincent Black Lightning will be auctioned at the Spring Stafford Sale later in the year.
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Boston Bike Night to return after cancellation
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After it was announced that the 2023 Boston Bike Night would be the event’s last, local businesses stepped up to keep the long-running event going. In November of 2023 organisers announced that the popular bike night, which had run for 27 years, would not go ahead again. In the Facebook announcement at the time, increased…
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Guy Martin confirmed as Stafford’s star guest
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Motorcycle Racing and TV presenter Guy Martin has captivated audiences worldwide for years… and this April it will be the crowds at Stafford who get to see him live on stage.
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End of an era as Brighton Speed Trials cancelled for ‘foreseeable future’
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Organisers have called time on Brighton Speed Trials, the world’s longest running motorsport event.
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MotoGP runner-up Jorge Martin to appear at London Motorcycle Show next month
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Those heading to the Devitt Insurance MCN London Motorcycle Show next month will have the chance to meet MotoGP fan favourite and 2023 World Championship contender Jorge Martin. Martin will regale the crowds on the MCN World of Bikes stage and Adventure Base Camp stage with his behind-the-scenes stories and racing insights in February. Martin…
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Farewell to Avon Tyres: factory closes its doors after 112 years
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It’s a sad thing, but the last tyres came off the production line at ‘Cooper Tires’ in Melksham at the end of 2023; we’d know them better as Avon Tyres.
