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Ralph Pitchford, a veteran of the Dakar Rally both as a motorcycle mechanic and a co-driver in a number of cars, was a popular winner of the 2016 DJ Rally for pre-1936 motorcycles, held in March.  

Anticipation builds as we head, rapidly, towards the 36th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show at Stafford over the weekend of April 23-24. 

ARK BUILDERS WERE in short supply in the West Country as floods of biblical proportions and hurricane-force winds tried to scupper this early-season favourite in February.  

VISITORS can enjoy free guided tours of the National Motorcycle Museum’ collection on Easter Sunday (March 27).  

After riding his 1951 Norton Big 4 to his 19th Dragon Rally, John Wallis reports on this year’s event at Llyn Gwynant on February 13-14. 

In May 1986, a group of motorcyclists decided to form a club to preserve, and ensure an ongoing interest in, British motorcycles as well as undertaking fundraising for local children’s charities.  

The French Ton-Up Club’s annual track day weekend at Lurcy Levis, central France, over the weekend of June 10-11 provides one of the best track time experiences in Europe – but to avoid disappointment it’s important to contact Thibaut Siebert and book your place as soon as possible, writes Tony Page. 

Old Bike Mart is sorry to report the passing of popular Wirral road racing ace Steve Murray, who died on Monday, February 22 after being ill for some time. 

In the week beginning July 4, the non-profit-making on-line magazine The Airhead, for the riders of pre-1996 air-cooled BMWs, will be arranging a Land’s End to John O’Groats run to raise money for the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance, for which the magazine is an authorised fundraiser.