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We all know what it’s like to browse the trade stalls at classic bike shows. But what’s life like on the other side of the trestle table? Paul Goff shares a working weekend in the life of an autojumbler… Two jumbles this weekend. The first was at Ross on Wye, so I got up early (5am) as I’m working alone,…

Frank Westworth has inadvertently encouraged someone to buy a classic BSA C15. This may be an offence punishable on summary conviction… Knowledge, so they tell us, is power. They tell us this, whoever They are, and it sounds good, so it must be true. Which is how politics works, also political correctness, which is not the same thing. I have…

David Wright continues the story of a remarkable motorcyclist who took part in trials and displays; rode the largest capacity British bike of its time, and worked behind the scenes for decades for grassroots clubs and the national ACU… Although thoroughly enjoying riding her 500cc Royal Enfield Meteor Minor, the very feminine Doris Lowe decided that, for her 50th birthday,…

Back in the 1970s, Mocheck of Clapham fielded an array of racers. John Ryan shares a selection of his photographic memories of the time, from the track and back at the shop… The original Mocheck workshop in Kings Avenue, Brixton, with the staff bikes parked outside Race mechanic John Ryan at work in the Mocheck workshop in Brixton The Faith,…

If you want to ride your classic bike roughshod, then you simply can’t beat the real thing! Frank Westworth’s been playing in the dirt… Before I say anything else, may I share with you my complete amazement when the AJS & Matchless OC, a very fine club (official) presented me with an award last year! I want to thank everyone…