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  • THE TT

    THE TT

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    Crimbo Quiz Are you a whiz at quizzes? Do you have an extensive understanding of classic motorcycles and old bikes? Have you got nothing better to do for the next ten minutes?… Welcome to the Christmas RealClassic bike quiz, which includes TT trivia, biking basics, silly questions about motorcycling personalities, a big chunk on British…

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  • Crimbo Quiz – Answers to British Bike Bonanza

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    37/ Who manufactured bikes at Selly Oak? Answer: Ariel 38/ Who manufactured bikes at Small Heath? Answer: BSA 39/ Who manufactured bikes at Monarch Works Tyseley Birmingham ? Answer: Excelsior 40/ Who manufactured bikes at Lower Ford Street Coventry? Answer: Excelsior & then Francis Barnett. 41/ Who manufactured bikes at Greet, Birmingham? Answer: James 42/…

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  • Crimbo Quiz – Answers to Classic Bike Trivia

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    21/ The first motorcycle was created by who? (A) Gottlieb Daimler in 1885, (B) Thomas Edison in 1881, (C) Michel Eugene Werner in 1897 or (D) Leonardo Da Vinci in 1503 Answer: (A) Gottlieb Daimler. 22/ What kind of motorcycle did Arnold Schwarzenegger ride in the movie Terminator 2? (A) Kawasaki Ninja, (B) Honda Valkyrie,…

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  • Crimbo Quiz – Answers to True or False

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    55/ AMC designer Bill Cakebread joined the Institute of Patentees and Inventors, but after doing so refused to add the initials to his name. Answer: True. the initials used were M.Inst.P.I. which meant his name would have read Bill Cakebread Minced Pie. 56/ Suzuki have never won a moto GP race. Answer: False, Vermeulan in…

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  • Crimbo Quiz – Answers to The TT

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    1/ The first motorcycle TT in the IOM was held in 1907 on the St Johns course. It later transferred to the Mountain Course. In what year did this happen? Answer: 1911 2/ Which rider completed the first 100mph lap in 1957? Answer: Bob McIntyre. 3/ Joey Dunlop almost didn’t make it to the 1985…

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  • Star Riders Rev Up

    Star Riders Rev Up

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    Past masters, Grand Prix heroes, world champions and TT winners will be appearing at various events in the UK this summer. Classic riders can join them on track, too… An array of famous riders including Sammy Miller, six-times TT winner Jim Redman, Nick Jefferies and MotoGP man Scott Redding are already scheduled to appear at…

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  • Autojumble Auction

    Autojumble Auction

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    Classic Motorcycle News In this newsround: driving licence fees are set to fall, save money on classic bike insurance, a new autojumble auction in Kent in September, classic racing, historic camping, and more… For the first time, the Romney Marsh Bikejumble on Sunday 21st September 2014 will include an auction of spare motorcycle components. You…

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  • Thundersprint Imminent

    Thundersprint Imminent

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    Classic Trackday Update The first of the season’s classic track events gets under way this month, with the Thundersprint on April 21st. Plus a superstar signs up for the Festival of 1000 Bikes, and there’s a four-cylinder theme for Beezumph 22… After enjoying great success for many years in Northwich Town Centre, the Thundersprint relocates…

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  • Clubmans' Corner

    Clubmans' Corner

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    What’s happening in the world of classic bike clubs? There are birthdays to celebrate, events to attend, classic motorcycles to be won and more… Norman Motorcycles The Norman Motorcycle and Cycles Club is 10 years old in 2011 and the Club will be celebrating its birthday at Norman Day, which is on Sunday 15th May…

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  • Crook Inn Rally 2012

    Crook Inn Rally 2012

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    RealClassic readers are invited not to attend this rally, which isn’t happening in aid of an historic Scottish coaching inn… There are plenty of riding and ride-in events for classic motorcycle enthusiasts to enjoy each season. However this particular rally requires absolutely no going hither or yon should you choose to get involved. It is…

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