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What’s new? Bits for Bantams, a high-mileage Triumph Bonnie, the latest version of the V5C, some admin changes at RCHQ, free entry to the Popham Megameet and Triumph Hurricanes galore… Bouncy Bantams The folks at Draganfly Motorcycles are famous for their expertise in all things Ariel, but they also carry a huge stock of BSA…

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Reasons to Ride: More Excuses to Enjoy Old Bikes Places to go and things to do. Just the job if you like vintage motorsport, any Moto Guzzi or want an opportunity to ride your classic motorcycle on rural roads… The Moto Guzzi Club of Great Britain has just announced its all-new new Moto Guzzi Festival,…

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South of England RealClassic Show Preview We’ll be making tracks for Ardingly on Sunday 30th March and we’d be chuffed to see you there. Remember to show your RealClassic Club card at the gate, because magazine subscribers only pay a fiver to get in… There are all sorts of birthday celebrations kicking off at Ardingly…

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Jamie Whitham heads up the first classic bike show of the new year at Newark, on January 9th and 10th… Race-ace turned TV commentator Jamie Whitham will be the star guest at the Carole Nash CBG Winter Classic at Newark, 9-10 January. One of the most popular British riders of recent years, Whitham will be…

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It’s show-time once again! Make your way to Stafford for a champion weekend of classic motorcycles, classic motorcyclists, classic clubs and classic racers… When we say ‘hot stuff’, we’re not actually referring to Editor Westworth and the RC Roadshow (although Frank’s new book is a tiny bit spicy in places). No, the headline is a…

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If you fancy fettling your classic motorcycle then we’ve got exhaust pipes, gasket sets, traditional tyres, Whitworth spanners and some snug clothing … just in time to keep the autumn chills at bay!… Atlas Gaskets British Bike Connection, based in Rochester NY in the USA, offer a whopping range of spares for British bikes, and…

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The VJMC have been in the news recently because they now organise several big classic bike shows in the UK. But first and foremost the club is an enthusiast organisation for Japanese classic fans. Steve Cooper explains… It’s pretty certain that a large cross-section of the classic biking world perceive the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club…

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Who are we, where are we going, and are we going to get there in one piece? The Department for Transport think they have all the answers on us, our bikes, our journeys and our safety. Martin Gelder investigates… The UK Government’s Department for Transport have compiled a compendium (a word which always makes me…

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Would you like to go along to the world’s leading classic bike show for FREE? We’re giving away six pairs of tickets to the 27th International Classic Motorcycle Show, and here’s how you can win them… Last time we did a beano ticket giveaway, it was for magazine subscribers only. So this time, to be…

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We know that RC readers love a challenge, and these photos are definitely challenging! Can you identify a vintage motorcycle or an engine which might once have powered a classic bike?… Keith Bennett is hard at work, unravelling his family tree, and in the course of his investigations he has been given this photo. ‘A…

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