British racing motorcycles
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The man who made the Manx better: John Tickle’s lighter, faster Norton
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John Tickle is a legendary name in the world of Norton, not least because it was he who – whisper it low – improved the Manx Norton. When he had bought the contents of the AMC race shop in 1966, Colin Seeley also acquired all the Manx Norton rights and parts. He decided to concentrate…
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Sparton: the chapel-built British racer that scared the factory giants
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For a brief period in the 1970s, one of the most powerful race bikes in the world was being built in a converted chapel in North Wales. Sparton was a collaboration between Barton Engineering and Spondon Engineering. Barton brought the two-stroke engine expertise, Spondon brought the frame-building brilliance, and together they created a machine that…
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Rickman Day returns to Sammy Miller Museum for 60th anniversary celebration
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Rickman Day will return to the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum on Sunday, June 14, as the museum hosts a special celebration marking the 60th anniversary of the legendary Rickman marque. Taking place from 10am to 4pm, the event is being organised by the Rickman family and friends, with support from the museum team, and will…
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