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The emphasis will be on British rather than Classic or Pre-65 trials irons when the 26th running of the Jack Thompson British Bike Trial is organised by the Sidcup & District Motorcycle Club in the delightful chestnut woods surrounding the Canada Heights international motocross course on Sunday, December 6, writes Brian Edwards.  

The long journey from Witney, Oxfordshire, to take part in the 43rd Beamish Trophy Trial, organised by the South Durham section of the Vintage Motor Cycle Club on Sunday, September 20, was well worthwhile for Andy Glading, who took home the Richard Hore Memorial Trophy for the best overall performance on his 1938 BSA Empire…

It is almost time for the big event of our classic year, the one event that kick-starts the season for us.  

A four-year project was revealed last month, when Triumph unveiled its family of five new retro-roadsters. Two engines, tuned for torque or power, incorporate all types of high-tech enhancements, while the bikes’ revised styling finally gives them the clean, uncluttered appeal that’s so in vogue. Looks like the new Bonnies will be the ones to…

Round 7 (final); Llanthony Classic MCC @ Llanthony, nr Abergavenny, September 20. 

This year’s Colombres Rally, organised by the Moto Club Indianos among the Picos Mountains of northern Spain from October 4-11, attracted another full entry of 350 pre-1980 classic motorcycles, writes Tony Page, who also took the photos. 

A 1947 1000cc HRD Vincent Rapide made £30,000 at Richard Edmonds Auctions’ sale at Allington, just outside Chippenham, on October 24.