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  • BIG SID’S VINCATI: AN ANGLO ITALIAN MASTERCLASS

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    The Vincent and Ducati V-twin (although Ducati insist on calling theirs an L-twin), have much in common. 

  • FIRST GENTLEMAN OF RACING

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    A genuine superstar of motorcycle sport has left us. We recall the highlights of Geoff Duke’s career 

  • Follow my Leaders

    Follow my Leaders

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    The Beeton family name was well-known in sidecar racing. Many a racer fruitlessly pursued Lincolnshire three-wheeled ace Jackie Beeton and, in another era, his son Pete. Now Pete Beeton is once more a leader, only this time, it’s Ariel Leaders he’s interested in. 

  • The Victory Cup Trial, 1925

    The Victory Cup Trial, 1925

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    This event, which started at the BSA works in Small Heath, marked the midway point in a steady process of standardisation across all the big reliability trials in the Midlands. 

  • The ZÜndapp that never was

    The ZÜndapp that never was

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    In early-1970s Germany, popularity of 250cc and 350cc machines increased. At Munich-based Zündapp it was decided to fight the growing army of Japanese strokers, though, sadly, the resulting machine never made it to production.  

  • CENTENARIANS CELEBRATE

    CENTENARIANS CELEBRATE

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    Held on March 22, on this year’s Pioneer Run every machine was at least 100 years old.  

  • Top TriBSA

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    BSA’s Gold Star ruled scrambling in the 50s and early 60s but not everyone could afford one. Luckily, there were alternatives… stunning alternatives. CDB investigates one of the best. 

  • Graham Wiggins: The story of number four

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    Andy Westlake tells the tale of a young lad who was always at the sharp end of the results in scrambling. 

  • ISDT: The Manx Decade

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    The Isle of Man is no stranger to motorcycle sport though generally the action takes place on the 37 or so miles of the Mountain TT race circuit. However, three times a major international event has used much more of the island than the roadways. 

  • Going Dotty

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    A great idea – pitch a standard bike against a works bike and add in a modern version used regularly… then get a genuine works rider to test them. CDB goes Dotty. 

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