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  • Classic Racing

    Classic Racing

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    While it’s winter in the northern hemisphere – which makes short-circuit motorcycle racing a little tricky – the sun is shining on the other side of the world. Stuart Francis reports on the classic track action in New Zealand… The tenth Totalspan CAMS Southern Classic Festival in New Zealand attracted nearly 200 individual entries at…

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  • Winter Classic Winners

    Winter Classic Winners

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    We’ve always believed that RealClassic is Britain’s best-value classic bike magazine, and as part of that ethos we’re delighted to give our subscribers a little extra something. So we’re delighted to announce the six winsome winners of our most recent giveaway – that’s six RealClassic readers who’ll be treating a friend to free entry at…

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  • Classic Bike Shows has an exciting 2025 planned!

    Classic Bike Shows has an exciting 2025 planned!

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    This year has been packed with spares, parts, tyres, bolts, screws, and everything in between! It’s been an outstanding year for our events, with special guests like Guy Martin, Carl Fogarty, Frankie Chili, Phil McCallen and Brian Crighton, to name just a few!

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  • Here’s what to expect at the 2025 Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic!

    Here’s what to expect at the 2025 Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic!

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    Gear up for an unforgettable experience as the Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic returns on January 11-12, 2025. From stunning motorcycles and scooters to exciting special guests, the event promises something for every enthusiast.

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  • Let’s Torque Norton

    Let’s Torque Norton

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    50 years ago, there was a lotta torque about Norton. That conversation continued at this year’s Norton Day… Even if you’ve never owned a Norton motorcycle, you must’ve heard the brilliant slogan which appeared in the early 1970s. All that torque about Norton inspired the Norton Owners Club to lay on an entire day of…

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  • Triumph Club 75th Celebration

    Triumph Club 75th Celebration

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    In 1949, the Triumph MCC was initially established. This summer, 75 years later, the TOMCC celebrated that milestone moment in fine style with a once in a lifetime jamboree at Shelsley Walsh’s iconic hill climb venue. Shelsey Walsh itself has a special place in Triumph history. Back in 1946, Irish rider Ernie Lyons set fastest…

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  • Lightning Strikes at Ardingly!

    Lightning Strikes at Ardingly!

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    The Ardingly Classic Bike Show and jumble returns to the South of England Showground on Sunday 29th October 2023, rounding off the season in style with a Vincent theme. Vincent is synonymous with world speed records; perhaps the most notable being Rollie Free’s ride on the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1948. Riding a Black Lightning,…

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  • A Classic Day at Crich Tramway

    A Classic Day at Crich Tramway

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    A 1922 BSA won the hearts and minds of the judges and public at last month’s Classic Motorcycle Day at Crich Tramway Village. The Model A is owned by John Shepherd and was awarded the trophy for the Best Pre-War Motorcycle – and then was paid the highest compliment possible by the visitors to the…

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  • Big Bike Sunday get even better!

    Big Bike Sunday get even better!

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    Back in 1996, a club was formed to encourage the use of classic motorcycles in the North Yorkshire area. As you can see from the photos, the Aire Valley Classic Motorcycle Club has more than succeeded with its annual headline event, Big Bike Sunday. This charity fund-raiser started in 2002 as a bike night. It…

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  • Yorkshire Classic Bike Tour

    Yorkshire Classic Bike Tour

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    What a week I’ve just had, says Derek Manders, in god’s own county, taking part in the VMCC Scarborough Touring Week for the eighth time. You would have thought that I would have had enough of riding in the same area year after year: no chance. North Yorkshire is like a drug, I’m hooked and…

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