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Blast from the Past- AMC Anorak 19 – Life of Lore

2nd September 2022 Classic Bike Hub UK Features

No matter how much (probably useless) information you acquire, there is always more. Frank Westworth looks back on a life of lore… One of the many joys of sporting an anorak of the deepest hue is that no matter how much you learn … there is always more. I have just depressed myself by working out how long I’ve been…

Live and kick(start)ing at the NMM

2nd September 2022 RowenaH Events, Features, News

How do you bring a collection of static motorcycle displays to life? Well, for starters you drag some of the most unusual and iconic bikes outside and… start them up. Then you invite a squadron of motorcycling celebrities and sporting superstars together with innovative engineers and automotive experts to chat on stage and meet the public. And then you let…

RC Reading: A Million Miles Of Racing

22nd August 2022 RowenaH Features

RealClassic regular Stu Thomson recently discovered a book by GS Davison, Phil Heath and WJ McGowan, originally published in 1950. It attempted to capture the million miles that were estimated to be completed by motorcycle racers in that year’s season. As a fan of Italian lightweights, Stu was drawn to the report from the Ulster Grand Prix… The Ulster Grand…

Blast from the Past – AMC Anorak 18 – Underdog

22nd August 2022 Classic Bike Hub UK Features

ARCHIVE ALERT! This article originally appeared around two decades ago. Some things never change – RealClassic’s editor Frank Westworth is still a committed AMC Anorak – but don’t be surprised if some of the people and specialists he mentions are doing other things these days… How do some folk get to be famous? Why do people rate Triumph and Norton…

Summer Shows

21st August 2022 RowenaH Events, Features, News

It’s been a summer of celebration, catching up with old friends at events which were postponed during the pandemic. There have been old bikes in action every weekend across the country – here are a few of the highlights… The annual Classic Motorcycle Day at Crich Tramway Village attracted over 400 classic bikes, from vintage machines to more modern motorcycles.…

Blast from the Past – AMC Anorak 17 – First Love

17th August 2022 Classic Bike Hub UK Features

ARCHIVE ALERT! This article originally appeared around two decades ago. Some things never change – RealClassic’s editor Frank Westworth is still a committed AMC Anorak – but don’t be surprised if some of the people and specialists he mentions are doing other things these days… Where did it all start? No no, not the AJS and Matchless marques; Frank Westworth’s…