Mark Lancaster
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Bonhams Motorcycles Announces Motorcycles Online – The Spring Sale
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Bonhams has announced Motorcycles Online – The Spring Sale, a timed online auction running from February 13 to February 23, 2026. The sale features a wide-ranging catalogue of machines spanning more than a century of motorcycling history, from Veteran-era projects to modern limited-edition superbikes. Bidding opens at 12 noon on Friday, February 13 and lots…
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Jean-Michel Bayle: From Motocross King to Grand Prix Challenger
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In the early 1990s Jean-Michel Bayle was the greatest motocross and supercross rider of them all, but he decided to give up the dirt and take to the Tarmac. Ignoring the lesser championships, he made his official road-racing debut in a world championship 250cc race at his home race of Magny-Cours in 1992. Bayle became…
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Remembering: Anthony Gobert, ‘The Go-Show’
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“ I’m just seeing how fat I can get and still beat the rest of the guys…” An American journalist has just asked Anthony Gobert about the ‘chunky’ physical shape he’s in, following an AMA race that he’d just won. Colin Edwards, two-time WSB champ, once said: “Without any doubt, Anthony Gobert was the biggest…
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From the archive: The BOLD world of BSA
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In the late 1960s, BSA’s UK advertising struggled to connect, but a radical new approach on America’s west coast told a very different story. Photographer-turned-creative director Rick McBride reshaped BSA’s image with bold slogans, daring imagery and a visual style that would influence motorcycle advertising worldwide. Swinging the Sixties may have been, but those involved…
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Win an HJC RPHA 91 Helmet with Devitt Insurance
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Visitors to the Bristol Classic Motorcycle Show, February 21-22, 2026, Bath & West Showground, will have the chance to enter a competition to win an HJC RPHA 91 Matt Black Helmet, worth £449.99, courtesy of show sponsors Devitt Insurance. Devitt will be welcoming visitors to their stand throughout the event, where showgoers can find out more about…
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Roadskin Unveils Spencer AAA-Rated Single-Layer Motorcycle Jeans
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Roadskin proudly has announced the launch of the Spencer Motorcycle Jeans, a groundbreaking single-layer denim engineered to deliver AAA-rated protection without sacrificing style or comfort. Inspired by the legendary three-time world champion Freddie Spencer, these jeans represent the pinnacle of motorcycle apparel innovation. The Spencer jeans are constructed from a premium, single-layer fabric that offers…
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Legendary off-roader Jimmy Aird steps in at the Classic Dirt Bike Show
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It is with regret that Vic Allan MBE is no longer able to attend the Classic Dirt Bike Show at Telford this weekend due to family health reasons. Vic was very much looking forward to the event, particularly the opportunity to catch up with old friends and rivals, and to appear on stage alongside fellow…
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Harrison BILLET Goes To HEL
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HEL Performance (helperformance.com), a leading UK manufacturer of high-performance stainless steel braided brake lines, fittings and billet brake calipers, has announced the acquisition of Harrison Billet (billet.co.uk), the renowned specialist in precision-machined billet brake calipers and discs for motorcycles. The strategic acquisition combines HEL Performance’s expertise in fluid transfer systems and modern billet caliper design…
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Master of the Island: Joey Dunlop and the Honda RVF750 RC45
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“Yer maun’ Joey Dunlop was many things.The epitome of an enigma, this petite, often unkempt man, won more TT races than anyone in history had done before him. Yet he hid, when possible, from the fame and notoriety that followed such success. Instead of chasing cameras, he would often be tucked away, looking over his…
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Made to Measure: Why a Good Vernier Caliper Still Matters in the Workshop
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Precision measuring tools may not grab headlines, but in any serious motorcycle workshop they remain absolutely essential. In this Tool of the Month feature, Ralph Ferrand — a long-time tool specialist and supplier — explains why the humble vernier caliper still earns its place on the bench, even in the digital age. Ferrand’s experience with…
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