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On this day: Beryl Swain was born
On what would have been her 85th birthday, we take a look at back at the first woman ever to achieve a solo finish in a TT race, Beryl Swain.
Features - Sam Hewitt
January 22, 2021
John Newbold: From Darley Moor to Grand Prix winner
John Newbold, born in Jacksdale, Nottinghamshire on December 14 1952, but he was raised in South Normanton where his parents ran a butcher’s shop.
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December 15, 2020
Rev your engines, Classic Superbikes by Frank Melling is here
There are many great books about classic motorcycling which are packed with fascinating technical information and critical dates in a bike’s production life. Classic Superbikes, by Frank Melling, isn’t one of them.
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October 8, 2020
The story behind the name: Sunbeam
It is a wonderfully provocative and positive name, Sunbeam, isn’t it?
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September 18, 2020
Barry Sheene: Life and career in pictures
Tributes to the late Barry Sheene have been paid on what would have been his 70th birthday. Here are some of the best photos of Sheene in action.
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September 11, 2020
On this day: TT winner Reg Armstrong born
A rash of chain breakages hindered his title aspirations – luckily the TT one happened at the right moment!
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September 1, 2020
Does BSA's Clubman DB32 have a claim as the best Gold Star?
There are myriad different Gold Stars, each with acclaim as being the ‘best’ – but the late 350cc version, the Clubman DB32, makes a strong claim.
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August 24, 2020
Archive: 1930 European Grand Prix at Spa
At Spa Francorchamps on July 17, riders roar away from the startline of the 1930 European Grand Prix in Belgium.
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August 7, 2020
Life after COVID-19: Lessons from past pandemics
With lockdown restrictions easing slightly in UK, this is perhaps a time to reflect on the past months, and look forward to what a world could look like once the COVID-19 pandemic has gone, if ever.
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August 6, 2020
Beautiful 650cc Triumph Bonneville does not disappoint
This beautiful 650cc Bonneville from what was arguably the pre-unit T120’s top year, does not disappoint.
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July 10, 2020
Hislop vs Foggy: Best battle in TT history?
Arguably the Norton Rotary racer’s finest hour – Steve Hislop winning the 1992 Senior TT.
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July 9, 2020
Barry Sheene's first 500cc Grand Prix win
It took Barry Sheene nearly four years to win a GP again.
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June 5, 2020
Archive: John Surtees wins the 1960 Senior TT
Magnificent shot of John Surtees in 1960, en route to winning the Senior TT.
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June 4, 2020
Look inside the June issue of Classic Bike Guide
Check out part one of our illustrious British Bike Guide! Plus, we escape Europe in lockdown on a classic!
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June 3, 2020
Magni MV Agusta 750S Tributo test
The names Magni and MV Agusta are well acquainted, but only now are the two united in one bike – the 750S Tributo.
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June 3, 2020
Trio of Brough Superiors, right? Wrong.
Three big V-twins, featuring plated petrol tanks and even at a glance a fine specification, with speedometers and lighting sets apparent. Brough Superiors, right? Wrong…
Features - Sam Hewitt
May 13, 2020
Can you help find this wedding BSA Shooting Star?
Classic Bike Guide reader John King is trying to track down his old BSA for a romantic reunification. Could you help him?
Features - Sam Hewitt
May 7, 2020
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