Features

Twenty years ago, a sound was emanating from the tracks and pit lanes in Grand Prix racing that hadn’t been heard in quite some time…

‘Classic’ is in the eye of the beholder and well, it’s time for the new guard to make their mark at Stafford.

They do things differently over on the Continent, you know… two-day trials are much more of a social occasion as well as a competition and there are many popular events.

Our first book of the week for August is the recently published Classic Superbikes II.

Preparing for the 1910 TT, fascinating pioneer motorcyclist Bert Houlding, with his JAP-powered racer. 

Members of The Motor Cycle’s editorial team take to the residential streets, for a noise testing experiment.

Slightly mysterious Ariel, ridden by the Cambridge cox, as he arrives for training at Putney Boathouse, prior to the 1946 boat race.

France’s Bol d’Or 24-hour race celebrates its centenary this year. Here, we have a brilliant action photograph from the 1924 edition, where solos and sidecars ran together.

We all like an excuse to dress up occasionally, especially for a good cause

Continuing with his hybrid theme, Frank Westworth, the founder of Classic Bike Guide, looks at the one that got away – Triumph’s TR5T Words by Frank with photos from Mortons Archive