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  • Northern Lights

    Northern Lights

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    Earlier this summer we announced the opening of a bike-inspired café for the motorcycling community in Lancashire. RC regular Henry was wowed when he stopped for a coffee at the Brew ’n’ Sprocket in Preesall. Now we hear more about this unusual venue from Gary, the man who started it all… About 20 years ago,…

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  • The Arbuthnot Trial turns 100!

    The Arbuthnot Trial turns 100!

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    The Arbuthnot Trial will return to Salisbury this September for its centenary, and has special plans to mark the milestone. The long-distance British Motorcycle trial for classic and vintage machines is organised each year by the Salisbury Motorcycle and Light Car Club Ltd. This year’s Trial will take place on Sunday the 3rd of September,…

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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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  • Krazy Horse presents The Weekender – and all profits go to charity!

    Krazy Horse presents The Weekender – and all profits go to charity!

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    Krazy Horse are hosting a 3-day festival of bikes, cars, music and food – and all profits go to charity! What’s not to like? “The Weekender” is a 3-day festival of motorcycles, classic cars, hot-rod’s, American cars, live music including Dr Feelgood and ZZ Top GB (cover band), street food, a market place and likeminded…

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  • Plugs & Leads: news from the classic motorcycling scene

    Plugs & Leads: news from the classic motorcycling scene

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    CRAVEN KITS FOR ENFIELD CLASSICS Owners of the current Royal Enfield Classic can now fit vintage-style Craven luggage to their machines, making the popular 350s even more practical. Craven Equipment have already produced fitting kits for the Meteor, Interceptor and Continental models, and now the Classic 350 can be easily equipped with Craven’s stylish and…

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  • Romney Marsh Bike Show on 7 May Cancelled

    Romney Marsh Bike Show on 7 May Cancelled

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    The Romney Marsh Classic Bikejumble on Sunday 7th May at Hamstreet in Kent has been cancelled. Event Organiser Julie Diplock from Elk Promotions explains; “Sadly, the recent rainfall has left much of the ground waterlogged, and due to the amount of standing water the site will not be usable. Despite best efforts, we have been…

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  • Meet motorcycle ace John Cooper at Kempton Autojumble

    Meet motorcycle ace John Cooper at Kempton Autojumble

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    Another motorcycling legend will grace the stage at Kempton Autojumble next month – and you can meet him.

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  • Rare Hailwood race bike up for auction this month

    Rare Hailwood race bike up for auction this month

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    A 1960 Ducati ‘Barcone’ 125cc Grand Prix bike once owned and raced by Mike Hailwood will be auctioned off later this month. Credit: Bonhams.com The rare bike, known as D1, will be a part of Bonham’s Spring Stafford Sale at the International Classic Motorcycle Show on April 23, 2023. Initially acquired by Stan Hailwood directly…

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