Mark Lancaster
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Sunshine, TT Legends, Record-Breaking Auction and over 20,000 Visitors Make Stafford 2026 the Greatest Show Yet
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The International Classic MotorCycle Show, sponsored by Carole Nash, has wrapped its 2026 spring edition at Staffordshire County Showground with a weekend that will take some beating. More than 20,000 visitors attended across the weekend (April 25–26), drawn by more than 1,000 classic machines, 100 motorcycle clubs, over 600 trade stands, the GP Paddock and…
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Kempton Park Autojumble to host Iconic London Motorcycle Sale this July
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A major new addition to the Kempton Park Autojumble is set to take place on Saturday, 18th July, as Iconic Auctioneers brings its London Motorcycle Sale to the popular event. Held at Kempton Park Racecourse, the auction will run alongside the well-established autojumble, creating a combined event that brings together traders, collectors and enthusiasts in…
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BSA Bantam: The history
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The most famous motorcycle ever made? Certainly in Britain the BSA Bantam has a substantial claim to that title. It’s not possessed of the glamour of its Gold Star stablemate or the Triumph Bonneville, but the little BSA was known intimately and ridden extensively by a whole lot more riders than those two put together.…
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Records rewritten at Bonhams’ Stafford sale at the International Classic Motorcycle Show
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London, UK – Records were rewritten as the gavel fell at Bonhams’ Stafford Sale at The International Classic MotorCycle Show on 25–26 April 2026, with the world’s second most expensive motorcycle ever to sell at auction, as well as new world record prices established for Italian and Japanese motorcycles. The sale was led by the…
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Rocket Ron’s TT!
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History shows that Ron Haslam ‘only’ won one TT and competed there between 1978 and 1982, but he could have raced there more and won more… Bertie Simmonds reports. His first outing in 1978 saw a best placing of fourth in the Formula 2 race and he scored podiums in 1979 in the Formula 1…
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Bridgestone 175 Dual-Twin and 175SS street scrambler – a rare 1960s two-stroke twin
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Steve Cooper turns his attention to Bridgestone’s 175cc twin – a technically advanced and now rarely seen machine from the 1960s. Bridgestone may be best known for its larger-capacity machines such as the GTO 350 and GTR 350, but the firm’s smaller twins are arguably just as rare today. Among these was the 175 Dual-Twin,…
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Royal Enfield extends popular finance offers into 2026 riding season
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Royal Enfield has confirmed the continuation of its finance offers into 2026, with a range of 0% APR and low-rate deals available across key models. The offers run until June 30 and apply to both new and existing riders looking to purchase a new motorcycle. Finance offers return for the new season Royal Enfield has…
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Britain’s pothole crisis: what it means for motorcyclists
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New data highlights the scale of Britain’s pothole problem, with billions spent on repairs while road conditions continue to deteriorate. For motorcyclists, the issue is more than inconvenience — it’s a serious safety concern. Roads still breaking despite billions spent Britain’s pothole crisis continues to worsen, with significant investment failing to deliver long-term improvements to…
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Royal Enfield Launches First Authorised Service Centre to Enhance UK Rider Support
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Royal Enfield, the world’s oldest motorcycle manufacturer in continuous production, has announced the opening of its first dedicated Authorised Service Centre (ASC) in the UK, with a dedicated bay for Royal Enfield customers. Starting with the partnership with Mono Motorcycles in Chichester, further service centres are planned to open strategically across the UK, supporting areas…
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The Iconic Motorcycle Sale at Shuttleworth this weekend
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Iconic Auctioneers team of motorcycle specialists have curated a superb catalogue filled with over 150 desirable machines for their sale at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Aerodrome, Bedfordshire, SG18 9EP this weekend on Sunday 19th April. Viewing is available at the venue on Saturday 18th from 9am – 5pm and from 9am on Sunday 19th April until…
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