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Classic Bikes on the Continent

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RowenaH

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10th October 2022

In the UK it’s fairly commonplace to see vintage and classic vehicles at events and on the roads. Hardly surprising, given the history of the British motor industry. But, as Stu Thomson explains, classic motorcycles also attract a lot of attention in Europe… When you drive through France you often see older cars on the…
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Phil Read MBE 1939-2022

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Classic Bike Hub UK

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7th October 2022

Phil Read MBE, ‘The Prince of Speed’, died on Thursday morning. The Read family released a statement on Thursday to report that he had died peacefully in his sleep on the morning of October 6th. He was 83. Phil is best known for winning Yamaha’s first world championship title in 1964 with four more Yamaha-mounted…
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Subscriber Celebration at Stafford

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RowenaH

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5th October 2022

If you’re a current subscriber to RealClassic magazine then make sure to seek out the RC Crew at the Stafford Show on Saturday 15 October. There’s an exclusive, free-to-enter, subscriber-only giveaway, plus the chance to buy new T-shirts, magazine binders, beanie hats and back issues – and a little extra something for regular readers so…
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Bond bike raises £138k for a Shropshire hospice

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Classic Bike Hub UK

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29th September 2022

The motorbike ridden by Daniel Craig in the latest James Bond film has been auctioned for £138,600 in support of Severn Hospice The Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE which appeared in the latest James Bond film, No Time to Die, was sold at auction on Wednesday. The stunt bike appeared in a pre-credit chase scene through…
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Lucky Seven! Barry Sheene's final winning machine at Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale

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Classic Bike Hub UK

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16th September 2022

A Manx Norton ridden by motorcycling great Barry Sheene to victory in his last winning race will be one of the stars at Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale on 15/16 October, featuring alongside a host of trophies won by the late World Champion. The latter are offered direct from the Sheene family. ex-Barry Sheene 2001 FWD…
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Live and kick(start)ing at the NMM

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RowenaH

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2nd September 2022

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…
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Summer Shows

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RowenaH

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21st August 2022

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…
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The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club turns 40!

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Classic Bike Hub UK

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17th August 2022

It’s hard to believe but one of the most modern clubs in the classic bike scene is actually turning 40 this year. They’re bringing over 50 bikes to Stafford this October to celebrate! VJMC will be bringing along 50+ bikes to the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show in Stafford this October. The Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club…
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Morris Lubricants launch video series on how oil is made

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Classic Bike Hub UK

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5th August 2022

Morris Lubricants have released a new video series starring Guy Martin – designed to provide end users and distributors in the motorcycle trade with an insight into how oil is made and the factors that should be considered when choosing a lubricant supplier. The series of five short videos demonstrates the key areas that should…
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Triumph celebrations at the National Motorcycle Museum

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RowenaH

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31st July 2022

50 years ago in the September of 1972, one of the development engineers at Triumph’s Meriden factory accomplished something amazing. Norman Hyde wheeled his home-made Trident-engined outfit onto the runway at RAF Fairford – and went home with a world record. To celebrate the half-century anniversary of this event, the Triumph Owners’ MCC and Norman…
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