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  • Chestnut woods make perfect setting for Sidcup’s Jack Thompson British Bike Trial

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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.  

  • 1938 BSA Empire Star shines in Beamish Trophy Trial

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    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…

  • The amazing life of Olga Kevelos

    The amazing life of Olga Kevelos

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    Colin Turbett, who lives on the Isle of Arran, is writing a book about the extraordinary life of Olga Kevelos, who was a champion British trials, scrambles and racing motorcyclist from the 1940s to the 1960s. 

  • Classic treasures discovered in a single-bedroomed, first-floor flat!

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    A first-floor flat in Totnes, Devon, together with a barn, have yielded an unlikely collection of classic motorcycles which have been entered into a Charterhouse special auction on Sunday, February 7.  

  • Foggy gets his first bike back at NMM’s second free ‘Museum Live’ open day

    Foggy gets his first bike back at NMM’s second free ‘Museum Live’ open day

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    Attracted by the free museum entry and many family-friendly activities, huge visitor numbers attended the National Motorcycle Museum’s second annual ‘Museum Live’ open day on Saturday, October 31 and made it another outstanding success. 

  • Offham Steam Rally success

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    While few of the traction engines that originated at the Offham Steam Rally now attend, it remains an annual get-together (on October 18, 2015) of all sorts of older transport that dominates the Kent village. 

  • Redman stars at RealClassic

    Redman stars at RealClassic

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    ELK Promotions’ final event of the year was the RealClassic Show at the familiar Ardingly showground venue, on October 25, 2015.  

  • The Classic Dirtbike Show

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

  • Brand new Bonnevilles

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    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…

  • 2015 CLASSIC MOTOCROSS des NATIONS

    2015 CLASSIC MOTOCROSS des NATIONS

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    The best of the best join forces to represent their countries in one of the biggest classic MX team events of the year. Dave Gittins was there. 


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