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The final round-up of the year brings a new player into the classic bike insurance business, a call for past TT riders, a new VMCC branch, a plea for old Brit iron, and something to do on New Year’s Day… Carole Nash Business Sold for £80million There has been speculation for some time that the…

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Veteran and vintage motorcycles let rip on one of the country’s oldest hill climb courses. More pre-war entrants are invited to attend by the organisers… Speed fiends have been roaring up Kop Hill near Princes Risborough in the Chilterns since 1910, and the modern reinvention of the event as a non-competitive ‘just for fun’ vintage…

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Classic clubland is awash with activity, from racing MZs to vintage Sunbeams, Cornish classic bikes to a revitalised MV Agusta meeting… Classics in Cornwall The Cornwall Classic Motorcycle Club’s annual Festival Of Motorcycles and Classic Vehicle Rally took place at St Ive Keason in April. Although the weather was inclement on the Saturday, around 500…

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In the final round-up of classic motorcycling info for 2009 we bid farewell to a Surrey stalwart and welcome new faces; note a pair of new publications; announce winners galore, and reveal new spares for Triumph Bonnies, BSAs, Ariels, and more… Stop Press: Boxing Day Beano If your festive fun is looking a little flimsy…

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If you live within riding range of Cassington and have an interest in British bikes, then the BMRC say you’ll be welcome at their weekly meetings… The BMRC are a group of enthusiastic and dedicated motorcyclists who meet each week at the Red Lion pub at Cassington, which is a short ride away from Oxford.…

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The dates for two classic track events in 2013 have been announced, and the first big name star rider confirms his attendance at the Thundersprint… After enjoying great success for many years in Northwich Town Centre, the Thundersprint relocates to a new venue at Anglesey Circuit on 21st April 2013. The event encompasses an array…

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Sales in the UK remain steady for the British bike builder, while overseas activity increases, and another name from the original English industry resurfaces… The export market was all-important in the days of the original British bike industry, and the modern incarnation of Triumph Motorcycles is following firmly in that tradition as the company maintains…

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The rumours are confirmed: there’s a new Enfield importer. However, the previous incumbent hasn’t quite left the building… It’s been over six weeks since Watsonian Squire announced they were relinquishing the UK franchise for Royal Enfield motorcycles. Within days of that announcement, rumours were rumbling about identity of the new distributor, but MotoGB Group has…

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Missed the TT this year? Never mind, you can now buy an official Isle of Man TT t-shirt, cap, fleece, mug, badge or jacket at a reduced price, and help support RealClassic.co.uk… This is probably your last chance to buy that fleece, t-shirt or jacket you promised yourself while you were at the TT earlier…

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