Events

ShowStoppers: the Evolution of the Motorcycle

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RowenaH

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6th March 2022

You might not expect to find an amazing array of outstanding motorcycles displayed at a club event in New Zealand. But Gordon Campbell discovered some truly ingenious examples of automotive engineering, alongside unusual iconic and classic motorcycles… Three years between shows is a long time but the Hawkes Bay Classic Motorcycle Club’s ‘Evolution of the…
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Crich Tramway Classic Motorcycle Day

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RowenaH

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25th February 2022

For the fifth time this summer, the Crich Tramway heritage centre in Derbyshire will welcome old bikes for its annual Classic Motorcycle Day, organised in partnership with the Vincent HRD Owners’ Club. Jon Lambley of the VOC tells us more… Make a note of the date: Sunday 3rd July 2022, which is when the Classic…
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Hammer Time: Auction Preview

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RowenaH

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11th July 2021

The next interesting auction of classic motorcycles takes place on Saturday 24 July at Cheffins’ saleground at Sutton near Ely, CB6 2QT. The Cheffins catalogue is always worth browsing – the listings are detailed and well-informed, and provide a lot of background information specific to the machine which is going under the hammer. This is…
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Hammer Time: auction preview

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RowenaH

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18th June 2021

If summer has suddenly arrived and your project isn’t quite ready to roll – or perhaps you’re looking for a new challenge to exercise your spannering skills – then here’s a selection of classic bikes up for grab this month at auction. Many of the machines featured in the HJ Pugh sale have no reserve.…
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2021 Pioneer Run Revealed

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RowenaH

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20th March 2021

Traditionally held at the start of the motorcycling season, the 2021 Pioneer Run is instead scheduled to take place in early autumn. That’s not the only change to this year’s arrangements which will see the London to Brighton riders arrive at an all-new destination… The first Pioneer Run for veteran machines built before 1915 took…
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UPDATE: Ardingly AUTOJUMBLE CANCELLED

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RowenaH

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20th December 2020

The South of England Winter Classic Bikejumble was scheduled to take place at Ardingly in West Sussex on Sunday 17 January. Unfortunately, new tier arrangements mean IT WILL NOT GO AHEAD as planned. The next classic bike event at Ardingly is instead scheduled for Sunday 28th March 2021. It’s not been easy for any event…
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Ardingly Autojumble: two days in July

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RowenaH

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21st June 2020

Now that restrictions are being carefully relaxed, how can we get back into the classic motorcycling swing of things? Julie Diplock of Elk Promotions has been working hard during the lockdown to plan the safe re-opening of her popular events in Kent and Sussex – and the action starts at Ardingly on 11th and 12th…
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See Sammy’s Machines at Stafford

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RowenaH

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12th March 2020

The Carole Nash Classic MotorCycle Show celebrates its 40th birthday this April, and Sammy Miller has attended every single year. You can depend on finding the most exotic and intriguing machines from the Miller Museum on display at the Stafford Show, and this year Sammy is bringing along two extra-special classic racers… The first of…
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The New Year started at Newark…

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RowenaH

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15th January 2020

The CBG Winter Classic might be dedicated to classic motorcycles but it also hosts ‘Scooter World’ for spectators to admire. Roy Workman enjoyed both aspects of this growing event… This very popular show is held at the Newark Showground just off the A1 in Lincolnshire. I rode in to display my machine on the club…
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Clubman’s Corner: diary dates!

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RowenaH

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30th December 2019

If your 2020 calendar is looking a little empty, then here’s a selection of events being organised by enthusiast clubs that should appeal to the classic rider… There’s still time (if you’re quick) to enter the DRAGON RALLY which takes place on Sat/Sun 8/9 February somewhere in Wales. Organised by the Conwy MCC as a…
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