Category: News

Dave Minton Remembered, part one

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David Minton, one of RC’s original contributors, sadly died in the autumn of 2022. Many of his friends and followers have since shared their recollections of Dave’s life in motorcycling. Here are a few of their tributes to a writer and rider extraordinaire… Dave Minton (left) deep in conversation with Massimo Laverda Riding high with Roger SlaterI enjoyed many long…
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Celebrate 120 years of Triumph Motorcycles with new collection

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Hundreds of photographs spanning British motorcycle manufacturer Triumph’s incredible history are featured in a new collection specially selected by James Robinson, editor of The Classic MotorCycle magazine. Triumph: Pictorial History of the Great British Marque delves deep into the extensive Mortons photographic archive to cover everything from the late Victorian age to the Great War, the Vintage period (1918-1930), the…
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RC Beanie Hats are back!

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Don’t shiver your timbers this winter: keep your head toasty warm with a new RealClassic wonderhat. Our super-stylish beanie hats are just the job for keeping your cranium comfy while you’re spannering in the shed. Made from close-knit fibres to keep the heat inside and the chill winds away, the navy-blue hats feature the RealClassic logo stitched in snazzy silver…
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Mike Hailwood's Grand Prix crash x-ray is up for auction

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A genuine x-ray from Mike Hailwood’s Grand Prix crash, alongside a copy of the new book Mike Hailwood in 100 Objects, is currently accepting bids on eBay.  This is a rare opportunity to own a truly unique piece of motorcycle racing memorabilia.  The x-ray is Mike Hailwood’s original 1975 check-up x-ray from Rosebank Clinic, Johannesburg (06/05/75) of his injured foot from 1974…
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Classic Bikes on the Continent

Events, Features, News
In the UK it’s fairly commonplace to see vintage and classic vehicles at events and on the roads. Hardly surprising, given the history of the British motor industry. But, as Stu Thomson explains, classic motorcycles also attract a lot of attention in Europe… A 1954 Peugeot twin-port two-stroke, featuring plunger suspension and complete with oil can mounting and a rather…
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