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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…

August Issue

4th August 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: Art Deco Henderson Motorcycle Art? Never seen an Art Deco motorcycle? Here’s one now, all the way from the USA. Alan Cathcart tells its remarkable tale… BSA A65 Thunderbolt…

Big Bike Sunday get even better!

22nd July 2023 RowenaH Events, Features, New & Features, News

Back in 1996, a club was formed to encourage the use of classic motorcycles in the North Yorkshire area. As you can see from the photos, the Aire Valley Classic Motorcycle Club has more than succeeded with its annual headline event, Big Bike Sunday. This charity fund-raiser started in 2002 as a bike night. It became so popular that it…

New BSA Gold Star

9th July 2023 RowenaH Buying Guide, Features, New & Features, Reviews

We take the new BSA super-single for a spin in the July issue of the magazine. We also hear from one owner who put his money where his mouth is. Chris Golby tells us exactly what it’s like to own and ride the dohc 652cc Goldie… Unfortunately, however, there wasn’t a whole lot of space on the printed page to…