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Got a Classic Bike Gathering Dust? Give It an Outing at Newark – and Get In FREE!
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If you’ve got an older motorcycle tucked away in the garage, here’s a good reason to give it an outing! The final Normous Newark Autojumble of 2026 takes place on Sunday, November 22, with a special Classic Motorcycle & Tractor Day offering free entry to riders and drivers who bring eligible machines to display. Every…
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Got a classic motorcycle hiding in the garage? Three major early 2027 shows want to see it!
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Whether it’s an immaculate restoration, a much-loved original survivor or a rare machine with an interesting story, your classic motorcycle could be part of one of three major events in early 2027 – and motorcycle clubs are invited to join the action too. Every classic motorcycle has a story. Some have spent decades in the…
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Mike Hailwood’s 1966 World Championship-winning works Honda RC173 offered by Iconic Auctioneers
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The works Honda RC173 that carried Mike Hailwood to the 1966 350cc World Championship will be offered by Iconic Auctioneers at its Iconic Motorcycle Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show on Sunday 15 November.
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Carl Fogarty Back on Track! Superbike Legend Takes on Alex Brundle in Four-Wheel Racing Challenge
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Four-time World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty has swapped two wheels for four in a special racing challenge organised by Bikesure and Adrian Flux. At Bedford Autodrome, the Ducati legend took on racing driver Alex Brundle in three very different cars – and his competitive streak was soon on full display. Four-time World Superbike champion Carl…
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Last chance for a rummage! Two big motorcycle autojumbles to round off 2026
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The 2026 autojumble season isn’t quite over! With ’Normous Newark Autojumble returning on Sunday 22 November and Kempton Park Motorcycle Autojumble on Saturday 5 December, enthusiasts have two more opportunities to hunt for elusive spares, restoration projects, tools and bargains before Christmas. There’s still time for one last rummage before Christmas! ’Normous Newark Autojumble and…
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Dive into the Norton story with the latest Motorcycle Legends
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Few names command as much respect as Norton.
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Watsonian: From Folding Sidecars to World Championships – A British Motorcycle Success Story
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What began as one Birmingham builder’s ingenious solution to a common problem became one of Britain’s most successful sidecar manufacturers. Discover the remarkable history of Watsonian, from its pioneering folding sidecars to world championship success – and an ambitious attempt to build its own motorcycle. The idea for Watsonian sidecars came not from an engineer,…
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Colin Edwards: 20 Years of Hurt – The MotoGP Victory That Got Away
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Colin Edwards came close to winning a MotoGP race two decades ago, but didn’t quite manage it… In fact, he was heartbreakingly close… Colin raced in MotoGP from 2003 through to 2014, when he retired halfway through the season. Bertie Simmonds reports… He raced for Aprilia, Honda and Yamaha. He would take 12 podiums in…
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SURPRISE! Motorcycle racing legend Johnny Cecotto is coming to Stafford this weekend!
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Two-time motorcycle world champion Johnny Cecotto is making a special appearance at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show this weekend, giving fans the chance to see the racing legend alongside one of the most important machines of his career – his 1978 Formula 750 World Championship-winning Yamaha OW31. In a fantastic late addition to the line-up,…
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Remembering Rod Pallant: a drag racing original
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A couple of months on from the sad news of Rod Pallant’s death, we look back at Keith Lee’s tribute to one of British drag racing’s most memorable characters. First published in Old Bike Mart, the piece below is reproduced verbatim. The drag racing community has lost a memorable bike racer with the passing of…
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