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Jim Aird
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In Balance
Ever miss the obvious? You know what I mean sometimes you’re so focused on things the ‘obvious’ can pass you by for a while until a casual comment from someone helps you see the light.
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Not just DOT!
Just in case you needed any proof that it’s not just DOTs I take pics of, here’s one of Kevin Taylor in action at a Herefordshire Classic Trials Club Event. I was searching for something
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Ted Usher
Ted Usher threads his way along a snow covered road in the Austrian countryside in the 1952 ISDT. If you would like a photo print of this image have a look on www.mortonsarchive.com
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1932 Levis sales brouchure
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1932 Levis sales brouchure
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Stars of the show, Rudge in 1930
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Stars of the show, Rudge in 1930
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Five men on a motorcycle June 1974
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Five men on a motorcycle June 1974
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Allesandro Gritti ISDT in the Isle of Man
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Allesandro Gritti ISDT in the Isle of Man
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Jim Aird typical riding style
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Jim Aird typical riding style
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Malcolm Smith
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Malcolm Smith
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Clint Eastwood deep in conversation
Clint Eastwood deep in conversation If you would like a photo print of this image have a look on www.mortonsarchive.com
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Rhyl seafront scene
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Royal Enfield trials Bullet
Royal Enfield Trials Bullet If you would like a photo print of this image have a look on www.mortonsarchive.com
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Clint Eastwood deep in conversation
Clint Eastwood deep in conversation If you would like a photo print of this image have a look on www.mortonsarchive.com
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Rhyl seafront scene
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Royal Enfield trials Bullet
Royal Enfield Trials Bullet If you would like a photo print of this image have a look on www.mortonsarchive.com
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Portway promenade
Lovely period photograph, from June 1933, of motorcyclists and their machines lined on the Portway, Bristol. ‘… the fine concrete road and promenade running beside the river Avon in the deep Avon Gorge at Clifton, a suburb of Bristol.’Lovely period photograph, from June 1933, of motorcyclists and their machines lined on the Portway, Bristol. ‘……
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UneXpected pleasure
A big, overweight, wobbly sidecar tug, right? Well, no, that’s not what the late Matchless Model X is at all.
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Small but strong
The BSA C11 was a solid, workmanlike motorcycle, possessing many of the attributes of its bigger brethren, presented in a pint-sized package.
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Mystery train
This oil-in-frame 650cc T120 Bonneville emerged from the confusion of the Meriden blockade. Today it pulls like a train – but is a bit of a mystery…
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Eagle soars again
This freshly restored 350cc JAP-engined Coventry-Eagle has returned to the road for the first time in more than half a century.
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Dark day at the races
With a tragic accident during Friday practice and then a hugely disappointing crowd, enthusiasm was dampened further by race day morning rain. But, gradually, the sun came out and the racing was actually rather good.
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Grandma on a motorcycle
With a cheery wave, a well-buttoned cardigan and a pair of stout shoes, this go-anywhere granny was headed for the hills.
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A Highland venture
By 1929, the Scottish Six Days Trial (SSDT) had become a fixture in the British motorcycling calendar. Entrants, teams, officials and spectators fondly referred to it, then as now, as their annual ‘holiday in the Highlands.’
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A Norman conquest
Piers Kurrein from Harrogate, who had a lovely Norman B2CS trials bike on show at The Girder Fork & Classic Motorcycle Club’s Big Bike Sunday at Skipton on June 26, tells about its history and long restoration.
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Never built – the 500cc V-twin Morini sports that everyone really wanted
With quality, performance and excellent design apparent in every detail, the 350cc Morini V-twins bore comparison with any Japanese motorcycle – but when the Italian firm upped the capacity to 500cc, it never quite managed to produce the right machine, writes Steve Cooper
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Dot Motorcycles – the end of an era at Ellesmere Street
An association with Manchester spanning over 100 years will come to an end this September when Dot Motorcycles Ltd ceases trading from its 1912 premises in Ellesmere Street. We delve into Mortons’ Archive to give some idea of the surprising variety of road and sporting machinery – all quite Devoid of Trouble – that the…
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Inconspicuous, reliable and beautifully engineered – Steve’s electric-start solution for classic BSA twins
Electric starter? What electric starter? Pete Kelly visits Steve McFarlane, of SRM Engineering fame, in Cardiff to fully appreciate the huge amount of skill and dedication that went into his patented design for an electric starter for swinging-arm A7 and A10 BSA twins.
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Holding on for a hero
Alan Turner tells of a very special reunion at Stafford when, thanks to Holland’s Ferry Brouwer, Des Heckle was reunited with his record-breaking 250cc Yamaha TD1C sprint bike of 46 years ago.
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US stars for Stafford
Four of the cast from iconic motorcycle documentary On Any Sunday are the guests of honour at Stafford’s October.
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Founders Day flourishes in the sun
As ever, the VMCC’s Founders Day, on July 17, was well-attended, with a sun-kissed affair enjoyed by all.
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Romney Marsh spectacular
Following the previous day’s heavy rain, access to Elk Promotions’ show field at Hamstreet, near Ashford, Kent, on June 26, needed a measure of care, but the effort was worth it as the machinery on display was as widely varied as ever.
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Book Review: ‘Sox’ Gary Hocking – the forgotten World Motorcycle Champion
Gary Hocking was born near Newport, South Wales in 1937 but grew up in Southern Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe when his family emigrated in 1947.
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Draganfly turns 40
It’s the summer of 1976. A long-haired chap of 24 is fixing bikes from a rented shed, dreaming of working for himself.
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Banbury in bloom
Organised by the VMCC, the biggest gathering of running vintage and veteran machines doesn’t disappoint in 2016.
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Bidders aiming to land a rare Meteor at Netley auction
A rare 1939 Vincent HRD Meteor, estimated to sell for more than £50,000, is one of the star motorcycles set for the Charterhouse Auction at the upcoming Carole Nash Eurojumble at Netley Marsh on Friday, September 2.
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Three anniversaries in one for Colin Seeley
Former dealer, manufacturer and racer Colin Seeley will be celebrating three anniversaries in one – 60 years as a bike dealer, 50 as a manufacturer and 80 as a human being – when he gives a talk on his amazingly-varied career at the National Motorcycle Museum, Solihull, Birmingham, between 3 and 6pm on Thursday, August…
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Bargain hunters set for annual Netley pilgrimage
A treasure trove of motorcycle parts, pieces and spares will be taken to Netley Marsh on September 2/3 as the Carole Nash Eurojumble returns for a 23rd year.
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Hudspith steamer at Bike Life Classic Day
Almost 600 bikes visited the Sammy Miller Museum on Sunday, July 26 when Bike Life Classic, a non-profit group for the preservation of classic bikes organised by Anthony and Heidi Andrews, held its second annual meet there.
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Norton Festival salutes Lancashire biker Phil – still burning up the roads at 85 years young
This year’s Norton Owners’ Club Festival included a 30-mile ride around the New Forest area before converging on the Sammy Miller Museum, where more than 200 bikes had gathered by noon on Saturday, July 2.
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Sweltering success for Skipton’s record-breaking Big Bike Sunday
Records were broken during the Girder Fork & Classic Motorcycle Club’s 20th anniversary year when 1300 visitors – a big increase over last year’s 850 – supported the club’s Big Bike Sunday charity event at Skipton Auction Mart on June 26.
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A Norton Navigator’s tale – the rescuer rescued
Les Orme tells how, many years after the event, he managed to return the favour to a Norton Navigator that had rescued him from a breakdown crisis in France.
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Geoff Duke on a Featherbed Norton
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Blast from the past Steve McQueen on a Triumph
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Geoff Duke on a Featherbed Norton
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Blast from the past Steve McQueen on a Triumph
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BSA M20
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The Prince of Speed, Phil Read on his way to the first 250cc 100mph lap
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Ago’s leap
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The Prince of Speed, Phil Read on his way to the first 250cc 100mph lap
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Ago’s leap
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Book Review: ‘Sox’ Gary Hocking – the forgotten World Motorcycle Champion
Gary Hocking was born near Newport, South Wales in 1937 but grew up in Southern Rhodesia, now known as Zimbabwe when his family emigrated in 1947. Nicknamed ‘Sox’ because of his aversion to
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Video: Nostalgia Scramble 2010
Here’s a memory from Nostalgia scramble 2010, CDB will be up at the 2016 Nostalgia come say hi to us and claim your CDB toolbox magnet.
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NO TIME LIKE SHOW TIME
A common grumble is that magazines like this one… okay, exactly this one… don’t carry enough technical stories. I never argue, not least because I always enjoy reading them. Another common grumble is that magazines
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No speedy twin
I COMPARED THE Triumph Speed Twin in the June issue of CBG with two photos of a machine my son-in-law bought. It seemed to be a similar machine apart from the engine, which is a
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Amazing Memories
Dear Malc I was interested to see your reference to Malcolme Tunstall in your Welcome column in issue 179. In the early 90s, I think that it may have been 1991, I visited Daytona as
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Hurley Wilvert: From mechanic to the world stage
Hurley Wilvert was a mechanic and amateur racer who earned his shot at the big time in the early 1970s. By 1974, he was on the podium of the Daytona 200 with Giacomo Agostini and
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Bob Smith: the peoples’ champion
EVERY now and again there arises a rider who could hop on any bike and blast the hell out of his peers. Mike Hailwood was one, Bill Ivy another. But there’s another example – albeit
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McIntosh: The machines
Aucklander Dave Morley is now onto his second immaculate McIntosh Manx Norton 500. McIntosh: The machines Lucky boy Terry Stevenson gets to canter the McIntosh Manx. His other race bike remains a ‘work in progress’,
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TRAILBLAZERS: KEEPING MOTORCYCLE HISTORY ALIVE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Anywhere in the world of motorcycling, especially where racing has been popular, there comes a day when people start to wonder where their friends, heroes or fellow competitors have gone. Sadly, we usually know the
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Ken McIntosh: The legend lives on
1980 was a time when big-bore Formula One racing was catching on worldwide, and the crowds loved it! The bikes were big, made lots of noise and in the right hands they could sometimes take
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Thierry Rapicault TZ250: That’s a works bike!
Every racing motorcycle has a story to tell, but a chance encounter with Carlos Lavado revealed that this TZ may have a more interesting history than most. At that moment we could not have guessed
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ENDLESS SUMMER: A Month of Racing in the Isle of Man – 1966
The Isle of Man is reliant on the services of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company to transport the vast majority of the Island’s needs, not least the tourists that flock to Mona’s Isle,
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Motul joins forces with the International Dirt Bike Show
LEADING European oil and lubricant specialist Motul is to be the official partner of the 2016 International Dirt Bike Show, the two parties have announced. Motul joins forces with the International Dirt Bike Show The
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ASI MOTO SHOW
Not too far from many iconic two- and four-wheeled factories and museums in northern Italy is the Autodromo di Varano de’ Melegari. ASI MOTO SHOW Frankie Chili entertains at Dijon. It is a small, but
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TEAM MINNOVATION RACING EQUIPE
After a very successful 2015 season the team, along with riders Lee Hodge and a now fully fit Mark Cronshaw are looking forward to the remainder of the 2016 season. TEAM MINNOVATION RACING EQUIPE Last
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LANSDOWNE SERIES 2016
The Lansdowne Classic Series has retained its sponsors for this season; Bonhams, The National Motorcycle Museum, Avon Tyres and The Classic MotorCycle magazine, and a total of seven meetings, with three clubs, the CRMC, Bemsee
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Rapid advances: technology takes a hold
So, technology, it’s here to stay, what’s your favourite improvement for old dirt bikes? Rapid advances: technology takes a hold Sometimes the absurdity of a situation comes along and slaps you metaphorically on the cheek…
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IN BALANCE: The time has come
A long-awaited strip-down for repair and modification has finally arrived for my B40 IN BALANCE: The time has come I’ve been threatening to pull my B40 apart for quite some time now, not that there’s
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Easter activities at The National Motorcycle Museum
Easter Sunday March 27th, 2016. Easter activities at The National Motorcycle Museum Free Museum Tours On Easter Sunday we will be providing free guided museum tours for everyone visiting the museum collection. Having paid your
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Dirt Bike Classic Brings The Punters To Telford
THE classic off-road bike scene showed its strength once again this weekend, February 20-21, as riders and enthusiasts packed in to Telford’s International Centre for the premier event of the year. Dirt Bike Classic Brings
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Fans’ Favourite Whitham Set For Newark Show
Race-ace turned TV commentator James Whitham will be the star guest at the New Year classic motorcycle event at Newark Showground. Fans’ Favourite Whitham Set For Newark Show James Whitham will guest star at the
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Long-Lost Broughs To Go Under The Hammer At Stafford
Eight Brough Superiors – thought to have been destroyed but then discovered in a Cornish village earlier this year – are to be sold by Bonhams at April’s Carole Nash Stafford bike show. Long-Lost Broughs
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Huge NMM effort brings Classic TT paddock alive
No fewer than 32 Nortons, representing every era in the history of the famous marque, were transported from the National Motorcycle Museum to this year’s Classic TT Festival. Huge NMM effort brings Classic TT paddock
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Stafford Motorcycle Show Is A Roaring Success
One of the premier events on the motorcycle calendar has enjoyed yet another bumper weekend, as enthusiasts poured in to Staffordshire County Showground to see star guests, stunning bike restorations and a record-breaking Bonhams sale.
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Win A Honda CRF250R
Classic Dirt Bike has teamed up with Honda and the International Dirt Bike Show to offer readers and showgoers the chance to win a state-of-the-art off-road bike. Win A Honda CRF250R This Honda CRF250R is
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Auction Do’s And Don’ts
For many it’s the highlight of the show weekend, but if you think you can just turn up at the Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale this October 17-18 and expect to walk away with a bargain,
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October’s Stafford Show Gets A Restoration
WOULD-BE motorcycle restorers have the opportunity soak up knowledge from a TV expert later this month when he makes an appearance at Staffordshire County Showground. October’s Stafford Show Gets A Restoration Pete Thorne is bringing
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Stafford Show Honoured By The Presence Of A TT Legend
John McGuinness, the man considered by many to be the greatest road-racer ever to compete in the Isle of Man TT, will be the star guest of honour at Staffordshire County Showground’s upcoming bike show.
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Bonhams Announces Rare £1 Million Single-Owner Collection
An incredible collection of 60 rare, mostly American, motorcycles will be put up for sale at Bonhams’ Autumn Stafford Sale, on October 17-18. “This is an incredibly rare find; 60 fantastic collectors’ motorcycles, all carefully
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Superb Line-Up Set For New Netley Auction
A rare Pierce, a stunning Matchless combination and a superb Vincent Rapide are among the star lots set for the new Charterhouse auction taking place at the upcoming Carole Nash Eurojumble in Netley Marsh. Here’s
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Sell Your Bike At Stafford
Calling all classic bikers… There is still time to sell your motorcycle, or motorcycle related memorabilia, at the upcoming Stafford Autumn Sale. The Bonhams-hosted auction, which takes place at Classic Bike Shows’ Carole Nash Classic
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Century-Old Pierce To Go Under The Hammer At Hampshire Bike Auction
A RARE American motorcycle will be up for grabs when a new auction of vintage, veteran and classic machines makes its debut at one of the UK’s biggest autojumbles. The 1912 Pierce 600cc single is
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Agostini To Lead Star-Studded Parade At Cadwell
Giacomo Agostini returns to Cadwell Park this July 25-26 to take part in the International Classic meeting, and he will be taking to the track on board the MV 500 that he raced there in
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Packed Field Set For Banbury Run
It’s one of the most popular events in the classic calendar, and the 2015 Banbury Run is now just a little more than a week away. It all takes place at the Heritage Motor Centre
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TT Superstar Set For Stafford October
John McGuinness, the 21 times TT winner, has been confirmed as guest of honour for October’s classic bike event in Stafford. The Morecambe Missile will headline the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show on October
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Geoff Duke: 1923-2015
He’s one of the greatest ever to have graced the TT and now Geoff Duke has completed his final lap of the The Mountain course. A special event took place on the Isle of Man
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Hammond And May Attend Record-Breaking Stafford Auction
JAMES May and Richard Hammond were among the Staffordshire Showground crowd to see their personal motorcycle collections go under the hammer at a record-breaking Bonhams bike auction. All of the 12 machines owned by the
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BBC Top Gear Stars Selling Their Bikes At Stafford Show
TV stars James May and Richard Hammond will be selling motorcycles from their personal collections through Bonhams at the 35th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show at Stafford on April 25-26. While their future as
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Cavalcade sessions coming to Stafford April
Following a successful launch at last October’s motorcycle event, Staffordshire County Showground’s main ring is set once again to host parade laps showcasing stunning motorcycles, this time of the classic British and European variety. The
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