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Dave Minton discovers what might be the definitive description of the Isle of Man TT circuit… If your motorcycling interests cover Vincents you will recognize the name David Wright because he wrote the fascinating ‘Vincents in the Isle of Man’. Understandably such a specifically targeted volume appeals to a minority of buffs. Fortunately David has spread his interests beyond Vins…

A high quality hardback review of motorcycling from 1910 through to 1969, showcasing half a century of British bikes and the people who rode them… I must shout this out straight away: do not be put off by the portentous title! Please. This is a cracking book of elderly photographs of more elderly motorcycles, and is packed with knowledge and…

What was life like for female riders in the 1920s? Mrs Elk recommends a recent reprint of an inter-war classic book… ‘Motorcycling for Women’ was originally published in 1928 and reflects a golden period when there were more motorcycles on the road than cars, and anyone could ride a motorcycle at 14 without passing a test or wearing a helmet.…

In between destroying old bikes, Paul Morgan-Knight pauses a while to read about someone who used to build them, back at the old AMC factory in Plumstead… I was perusing a well known auction site for junk…..err, I mean ‘valuable spares’ for my almost alive Matchless. I stumbled across this book. As a person who enjoys a book I thought…

RealClassic readers have requested info on those modern bikes which fulfil the role of the classic motorcycle. So, by popular demand, Steve The Toast tests Moto Guzzi’s new middleweight streetbike… Brand loyalty is one facet of being a biker which I lock well away inside the back of my head whenever testing a bike. You cannot compare all other makes…

Motocross on AIR! by Ian Berry This book will be launched at the Stafford Show on October 19th 2013, on the Panther Publishing stand, with superstar riders including Dave Bickers, Jeff Smith, John Banks, Bryan Goss, Dave Nicoll and Alan Clough in attendance. But even if you miss that event, you can still enjoy their exploits in print… I grew…