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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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Summer 07 is going to be busy! The VJMC have come to the rescue of the Classic Bike Clubs’ Show, and they’re hosting a separate Anniversary Show, too. That’s on top of the VMCC’s Festival of 1000 Bikes and a new date for Beezumph… Clubs’ Show Saved The VJMC contacted us last week to let…

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An alternative view of the NEC show from Richard Jones, who spent the week working on the VFR NZ stand and admiring the many classics on show… As another year inexorably swirls down the plug hole of life I find myself once again on a train heading for the NEC to spend a couple of…

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Over 100 vintage motorcycles will be ridden some 400 miles in two days this month, taking part in South Africa’s annual regularity rally. The classic bikes involved are all over 75 years old, and some of them have already celebrated a centenary. Roger Houghton reports… An excellent entry of 136 riders has been received for…

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There’s news about next year’s Pioneer Run, two chances to win two very different classic bikes, plus Matchless men and a very tempting offer to ride old bikes in the sun… Pioneering Spirit The Pioneer Run® celebrates its 75th birthday next year, and already the Sunbeam MCC who organise the event have something special planned…

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The UK’s largest classic bike clubs have been busy. The VMCC has given away an Ariel Red Hunter, while the VJMC want to tempt you with… a Yamaha Chappy!… The Vintage Motor Cycle Club drew their raffle last month, and Mr D P Thomas who is pictured here is the lucky winner of the top…

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