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Lightning Strikes at Ardingly!

23rd September 2023 RowenaH Events, Features, New & Features, News

The Ardingly Classic Bike Show and jumble returns to the South of England Showground on Sunday 29th October 2023, rounding off the season in style with a Vincent theme. Vincent is synonymous with world speed records; perhaps the most notable being Rollie Free’s ride on the Bonneville Salt Flats in 1948. Not Rollie Free… Riding a Black Lightning, Free stripped…

Wheel your way to Stafford and see the best of the best!

1st September 2023 Alex Bestwick News

Whether you’re interested in Hondas or Yamahas, or if Suzuki’s and BMWs are more to your taste, you’ll find plenty of breath-taking motorcycles to gaze over throughout the weekend of October 14-15 at the Staffordshire county showground for the UKs biggest and best classic bike show. Here’s a selection of just 4 bikes out of the many that have come…

September 2023

1st September 2023 Classic Bike Hub UK Latest Issue

RealClassic revels in the nuts and bolts of running, riding and rebuilding real classic motorcycles. Expert and enthusiastic real-life riders from across the world share their passion for old bikes. This month: Matchless Model X X marks the Sports Tourer spot! Alan Cathcart uncovers the delights of the Matchless V-twin. Two Triumph Twins Have you ever swapped riding between a T140…

Northern Lights

17th August 2023 RowenaH Advertisement Feature, Features, New & Features, News

Earlier this summer we announced the opening of a bike-inspired café for the motorcycling community in Lancashire. RC regular Henry was wowed when he stopped for a coffee at the Brew ’n’ Sprocket in Preesall. Now we hear more about this unusual venue from Gary, the man who started it all… About 20 years ago, Gary moved from London to…

The Arbuthnot Trial turns 100!

8th August 2023 Classic Bike Hub UK News

The Arbuthnot Trial will return to Salisbury this September for its centenary, and has special plans to mark the milestone. The long-distance British Motorcycle trial for classic and vintage machines is organised each year by the Salisbury Motorcycle and Light Car Club Ltd. This year’s Trial will take place on Sunday the 3rd of September, beginning at 9am. As the…

A Classic Day at Crich Tramway

6th August 2023 RowenaH Events, Features, New & Features, News

A 1922 BSA won the hearts and minds of the judges and public at last month’s Classic Motorcycle Day at Crich Tramway Village. The Model A is owned by John Shepherd and was awarded the trophy for the Best Pre-War Motorcycle – and then was paid the highest compliment possible by the visitors to the event who also voted for…