Mark Lancaster
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Royal Enfield Bike Day – Sunday 26th April 2026
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The Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum was delighted to welcome one of Royal Enfield UK’s first organised ride outs – the ‘Spring Starter’. The Event and Community Specialist for Royal Enfield UK, commented: “As part of our 2026 activation programme, we are delivering a series of national ride-outs, with today’s Spring Starter being one of the…
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Merlin launches Waltham Air Jacket and Aero Mesh Riding Shirt for warm weather riding
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Merlin has announced two new additions to its Spring/Summer 2026 Collection: the Waltham Air Jacket and the Aero Mesh Riding Shirt. Designed for warm weather riding, both garments use lightweight, highly breathable mesh constructions to keep airflow high when temperatures rise, while retaining rider protection. Both achieve CE EN17092 Level AA certification. The two new…
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Pete Sylvester – 44 Reliants!
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Brian Crichton meets a man with a passion for Reliant’s three-wheelers. [STANDFIRST] Pete Sylvester, now 81, has never had a car licence, having relied instead upon on a motorcycle licence since he was 16, back in 1960, which allows him to ride and drive three-wheelers as well as bikes. In 1967 he bought a Reliant…
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Clarke Mechanics Utility Seat/Toolbox
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The new Clarke CMSU3-B Mechanics Utility Seat & Toolbox is designed to put the ‘rest’ back into restoration. This lightweight wheeled seat is just perfect for scooting around on the floor while tending to your bike’s nether regions and has some convenient slots for your GT-85 and WD-40 cans, as well as three handy magnetic…
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An early Triumph
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Though the firm missed out on success in the inaugural 1907 Isle of Man TT, it took top honours in the 1908 event, courtesy of the man and mount pictured here. Words: SIMON ROBINSON In this wonderful photograph, we see works rider Jack Marshall astride his Triumph 3½hp single in racing trim. The 1908 running…
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Velocette centenary celebration
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On Sunday, June 14, 2026, the Isle of Man Centre of the Velocette Owners’ Club will celebrate the centenary of Veloce’s first Isle of Man Tourist Trophy win with a ride around the TT circuit. In 1926, the legend goes that following a test ride, star rider Alec Bennett, already a two-time Senior TT winner,…
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Looking to Japan – YOUR PERFECT FIRST CLASSIC?
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It’s easy to justify Japanese if coming from a modern bike, Matt Hull explains… THE BEST ANSWERS IN LIFE ARE most often a compromise. But if you fancy looking at buying your first classic bike, looking to the far east is a pretty good solution to avoid pitfalls. Buying a classic motorcycle is buying into…
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The Small Japanese Bikes That Changed Britain Forever
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They were only small at first, but they helped many discover two-wheels… The majority of a certain age owe our biking life to Japanese motorcycles, as they’re the ones that started us off. Before that, motorcycling was dominated by Triumph, BSA, Norton, and Royal Enfield. These makes were what the older brothers and dads were…
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Unsung scramblers
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Two of the lesser-known – and less successful – machines used for off-road speed work, in action at a mid-1950s event. Words: SIMON ROBINSON Published in the April 26, 1956 edition of The Motor Cycle magazine, this picture shows Royal Enfield-mounted F. M. Bussell being followed by Tony White on his Velocette. The action is…
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Dave Degens (1939–2026)
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The legendary racer and constructor who enjoyed success across many years, particularly in production racing, and often on his own-made machinery. Words: SIMON ROBINSON Dave Degens, legendary Triton guru and ex-racer, has died at the age of 86. Pictured here at Castle Combe in 1965 in a typically cheeky pose, sticking his tongue out at…
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