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Classic Track Day News Beezumph is back at Cadwell; the Morini Riders Club are there the day before; the Festival of 1000 Bikes is nearly full, and Thundersprint welcomes modern motorcycles… The Trident and Rocket 3 Owners’ Club have confirmed that their ever-popular Beezumph track day will return to Cadwell Park circuit in 2013. The…

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If you own an original Triumph or BSA triple then you’ll need to expertise of the TR3OC to keep it in fine fettle. If you’re thinking of buying one, then their advice is priceless… The TR3OC was established in 1979, and caters for all BSA and Triumph triple engined road and race machines manufactured between…

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Royal Enfield has confirmed development of a technology centre based in Leicester-shire, designed to support their long term product strategy (it says here…) The new UK centre will focus on R&D in partnership with a larger tech centre based in Chennai; no manufacturing will take place at the Leicestershire base. Speaking about the announcement, Siddhartha…

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This autumn the Classic Motor Show will expand to host a new hall full of classic bikes, and RC readers are invited to demonstrate their Pride of Ownership… Classic motorcycle enthusiasts have been promised a treat by the organisers of the Classic Motor Show. The 2008 Show sees a brand new hall dedicated to motorcycles…

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Would you like to try your hand at riding a really old motorcycle, or take part in an demo trial designed especially for traditional off-roaders? The VMCC have arranged opportunities for both – but be quick and get your entry in soon… If you’ve never ridden a flat-tank or vintage motorcycle then the VMCC’s Training…

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Are you interested in 600cc and 650cc AJS twins? Then bag this bargain, and buy three magazines featuring Model 31 and CSR machines for less than a fiver… You might be new to the world of RealClassic magazine, in which case you’ve missed three years and more of great reading. To help you catch up,…

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Planning on spannering through the cold winter months? The Winter Classic show at Newark is the perfect place to stock up on spares while you take in the sights… The CBG Winter Classic takes place on the first weekend of 2014, on January 4th and 5th, and so it provides an ideal excuse to haul…

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Few folk know that the iconic Indian Scout and Indian Chief models were designed by an expat Irishman who was Ireland’s first big international star of motorcycle racing. A group of Dubliners unveiled a plaque dedicated to the life and achievements of Ireland’s unsung hero, Charles Franklin, as organiser Stuart Bobbett reports… Charles Bayly Franklin…

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2014 Classic Motorcycle Calendars The end (of 2013) is nigh. Here’s how to keep track of 2014, and celebrate your enthusiasm for classic bikes all year round… The Andy Tiernan calendar is always a favourite, featuring beautiful colour drawings of grand old British bikes reproduced at a sensible size so you can easily enjoy them.…

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