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Classic Bikes For Sale

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RowenaH

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13th August 2018

This month’s Small Ad selection is a bumper British bike bonanza, and features half a dozen classic British motorcycles advertised for sale in the RealClassic classifieds. Prices range from under two grand to £7000, so there’s something to suit most classic bike budgets. All of these machines are ready to ride – seize the day…
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Inside Triumph’s Motorcycle Factory

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RowenaH

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13th August 2018

The Triumph Visitor Experience opened back in February, and recently my friend John announced he had a spare ticket for the Factory Tour, reports RC regular Richard Jones. This seemed like an excellent opportunity for Tessie the Triumph to return home for a visit. And so it was that John and I both went along…
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Beezumph 2018: Classics On Track

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RowenaH

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7th August 2018

The word ‘unique’ is probably the most over-used, and misused adjective in the English language but it is a wholly and completely accurate way to describe the Beezumph Rally. There is no other event where what can be kindly described as ‘authentically well-used’ road machines sit right alongside £40,000 classic race bikes in complete harmony.…
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August issue on sale!

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RowenaH

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6th August 2018

This month’s magazine spans seven decades of motorcycling history and features classic bikes built in Britain, Italy and even Japan. Two-strokes, four-strokes; singles, twins and a big fat four – you’ll find all kinds of old bikes ridden, rebuilt and reviewed in RC172. If you already know you want to read this issue, then here’s…
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Classic Continental Motorcycles

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RowenaH

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26th July 2018

Richard Jones concludes his brief exploration of French motorcycles at this year’s VMCC Banbury Run® with some other machines from La Belle France that were on parade. All were, of course, manufactured before Banbury’s 1931 cut-off date, and they include classic bikes built by Peugeot, Terot, and Monet & Goyon… You may have been under…
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New Map 250

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RowenaH

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18th July 2018

In his earlier report from the VMCC Banbury Run®, Richard Jones remarked upon how many vintage French motorcycles took to the roads this year. This time he reports upon a bright blue beauty which is definitely French, although its name has a distinctly English ring to it… You may wonder where the Gallic phrase sacré…
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Café Racer Montlhéry Festival

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RowenaH

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12th July 2018

Hardcore classic bike enthusiasts, 21st century café racer aficionados and retro roadster riders converge on the historic Montlhéry circuit to make the most of the massive café racer festival. Frank Melling took his own Manx Norton along to ride in the wheeltracks of champions… Battling down the Paris-Orleans expressway, nose to tail with kamikaze French…
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Classic Bikes at Crich

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RowenaH

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10th July 2018

The second annual Classic Motorcycle Day at Crich Tramway Village was a scorching success – not just because the weather was wonderfully warm, but also thanks to the superb selection of classic bikes on display. The Tramway Village in the Derwent Valley in Derbyshire offers visitors a unique opportunity to step back in time, take…
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Prester Autocycle

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RowenaH

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6th July 2018

Did we detect a distinctive Gallic air at the VMCC Banbury Run® this year? Not that the riders were being sent on their way with croissants and a glass of vin rouge, but rather there seemed to be more marques from la belle France than usual. Maybe, muses Richard Jones, machines from across La Manche…
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Martin Gelder

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RowenaH

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4th July 2018

Au revoir to our good friend Martin Gelder, who sadly left us on Monday 2 July 2018 Martin’s funeral will be held on Thursday 19 July 2018 at noon, at West Suffolk Crematorium, Risby, Bury St Edmunds IP28 6RR. All welcome – no flowers or dress code. Martin asked for any donations to be made to Riders…
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