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28th October 2021 RowenaH Features, News, Reviews

Back in the distant days of summer, we ran an exclusive, subscriber-only competition to win three copies of Frank Melling’s recent publication, Scrambling For Enthusiastic Beginners: How I Survived The 1960s With A Smile. Mr Melling’s early motorcycling life… This 224-page softback is a personal memoir from Frank’s early days when he first took to two wheels and found his…

Vacancy: Advertising Sales Executive

20th October 2021 Andy Hill News

Mortons Media Group Ltd is a market-leading, award-winning, international publisher of many successful specialist print titles and websites, covering an array of niche hobbies and interests. As a vibrant and modern media company, you have a fantastic opportunity to join our fast-paced Advertising Sales Team with a competitive salary and generous Excellent bonus/commission structure. Are you confident, eager and looking…

Triumph Tiger Cubs: part three

10th September 2021 RowenaH Features, Reviews, Road Tests

In the end, everything goes back to the beginning: Paul Henshaw’s Cub career comes full circle… 1979 or so finds BXS 487 with a black petrol tank in between the Trials Cub and the Sports Cub behind Back to BXS 487, my first Cub. Many years had passed when I decided to strip the engine to see what the knocking…

Top tips for selling your classic motorcycle

9th September 2021 Classic Bike Hub UK Features

Few folks appear to recognise this, but selling your classic bike involves exactly the same thought processes as buying one from someone else. All the advice you’ll be offered applies just the same – except in reverse. Try to consider your own bike – the bike you’re selling – through the eyes of the buyer. Presentation First impressions count for…

Learner’s guide to motorcycle insurance

9th September 2021 Classic Bike Hub UK Features

Right, so you’ve passed your CBT, bought some kit and found a bike you like – what’s left to do before you can ride on the road legally? That’s right. You’ve still got to sort some insurance. Whether you’re looking at motorcycle insurance for the first time, or you’ve been riding for over 20 years, finding the right insurance can be…

Is the future electric?

9th September 2021 Classic Bike Hub UK Features

As the electric bicycle/motorcycle concept increases in popularity, will it go the way of pioneer motorcycling… or autocycles? If you are an active pedal cyclist – especially if you ride in a group – you’ve doubtless noticed how many electric bicycles there are on the roads and tracks nowadays. You may even have one yourself. Electric bikes (also known as…