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Island Racer 2026 is out now!
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Your definitive guide to the very best of this year’s isle of Man TT – Island Racer 2026 – is available now. Brought to you by the team behind our sister title Classic Racer, this year’s issue looks at the modern and historic magic of the world’s number one road-racing event. IR26 takes a look…
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Remembering the Sparkbrook
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Despite being named after the Birmingham suburb of Sparkbrook, these machines were built in Coventry. The story had begun with the National Arms & Ammunition Co which had been founded in Montgomery Street in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, but after diversifying from firearms into bicycles and tricycles, the company ran into difficulties. William Hillman bought the cycle…
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The Quasar Returns: Rare ‘Cabin Motorcycle’ Set for Stafford Show
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One of the most unusual motorcycles ever built — the Quasar — will be on display at the VMCC stand at the Stafford International Classic Motorcycle Show, sponsored by Carole Nash. With just 17 ever produced (1975-1982), this rare machine continues to fascinate riders and enthusiasts alike. A Motorcycle Like No Other Love them or…
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Japanese Street Scramblers: Honda CL360
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By the mid-1970s, Honda’s motorcycle division faced reduced investment and relied on revisions of existing models. This article examines developments around the CB350/360 series and the continuation of the street scrambler concept between 1974 and 1976. Honda under pressure By the mid-1970s, the street scrambler trend was beginning to run out of steam, but Steve…
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Kempton Classic Bike Show & Autojumble Returns – Scooter & Classic Bike Entries Now Open
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The ever-popular Kempton Classic Bike Show & Autojumble returns to Kempton Park Racecourse on May 9, bringing together classic motorcycles, scooters and enthusiasts for one of the UK’s best-loved one-day events. Known for its huge outdoor autojumble — featuring hundreds of stalls selling parts, spares, tools and memorabilia — the Kempton event has long been…
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‘Normous Newark Autojumble Returns on March 29th – Bigger, Bolder, and More ‘NORMOUS’ Than Ever
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The legendary ’Normous Newark Autojumble is back on March 29th, and this time it’s not just business as usual — it’s evolving. Already one of the UK’s biggest and best-loved autojumbles, this upcoming event introduces exciting new features designed to make the day even more rewarding for traders, enthusiasts, and visitors alike. A New Addition:…
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International Classic MotorCycle Show Returns to Stafford with TT Legends, Bonhams Auction and Spectacular Attractions
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The International Classic MotorCycle Show sponsored by Carole Nash returns to the Staffordshire County Showground on April 25–26, 2026, bringing together thousands of enthusiasts for one of the biggest and most important weekends in the classic motorcycle calendar. Widely regarded as a must-visit event for anyone passionate about historic motorcycles, the Stafford show combines spectacular…
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Merlin launches their new showroom at their Staffordshire HQ
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A new purpose-built showroom showcasing the latest Merlin apparel and helmets From a small barn conversion with a handful of products to a multi-product category line-up, selling internationally, the Merlin story has been one of continued growth. At the start of 2025 the brand relocated to a new larger headquarters in Rugeley, Staffordshire, with the…
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John McGuinness and Dean Harrison confirmed as special guests at the International Classic Motorcycle Show
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The International Classic Motorcycle Show – sponsored by Carole Nash – will welcome several special guests from the world of road racing when it returns to the Staffordshire County Showground on April 25–26, 2026. Visitors will have the chance to meet Isle of Man TT stars and see a tribute display to the classic 1935…
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Anka-Eve Goldmann: The Woman Behind the Iconic ‘Girl on a Motorcycle’ Image
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Anka-Eve Goldmann At the words ‘Girl on a Motorcycle’, many of you will think of the iconic image of Marianne Faithful in the movie of that name. But who was the unwitting inspiration for that look? John Milton finds out. Back in the middle of the 20th century when a female riding a racing motorcycle…
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