Darren Hendley

  • ‘Rock & Ride!’ Planet Rock RADIO Announced as Media Partner for the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show sponsored by Carole Nash

    ‘Rock & Ride!’ Planet Rock RADIO Announced as Media Partner for the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show sponsored by Carole Nash

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    The famous event, held at Stafford County Showground, over the 12-13th October 2024 is the number one classic motorcycling event in the world. With thousands of bikes on display, live stunts, the famous Bonhams auction and World Champions Carl Fogarty and Frankie Chili as star guests – the show attracts thousands of visitors from across…

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  • CAROLE NASH SPONSORS STAFFORD!

    CAROLE NASH SPONSORS STAFFORD!

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    Longstanding classic motorcycle insurer provider Carole Nash is pleased to announce its return as headline sponsor at The International Classic Motorcycle Show and the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show in 2024. The two shows in April and October, both held at Stafford Country Showground, are the largest classic motorcycle gatherings in the world and are must-do…

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  • Jonathan Tye to guest at this year’s Moidart Run

    Jonathan Tye to guest at this year’s Moidart Run

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    Organisers Andy Johnstone and John McCrink are pleased to announce that the guest of honour for the Moidart Peninsula Classic Road Run is Derbyshire trials and scrambles ace and Moidart Run stalwart Jonathan Tye. Jonathan is the younger of two motorcycling brothers who both achieved much success in careers that started back in the late…

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  • Meet Mary Motorcycle

    Meet Mary Motorcycle

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    The Transport Torques evening event on Saturday, April 6, at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, hosts the public premiere of the film, ‘Mary Motorcycle.’ In October 1967, 26-year old Mary Sievier set off to ride to India on a 175cc BSA Bantam. She reached India… and then kept going for nine years, becoming the first…

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  • The Clive Wood MBE Collection

    The Clive Wood MBE Collection

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    In addition to a Vincent Black Lightning and several other fabulous machines, the Clive Wood MBE Collection will be sold by Bonhams at the Spring Stafford Sale at The International Classic MotorCycle Show on April 20/21. The late Clive Wood, a prominent figure in Teesside industry committed to philanthropy, had diverse interests including racehorses, playing…

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  • Team Obsolete’s 350cc GP 2024 extravaganza

    Team Obsolete’s 350cc GP 2024 extravaganza

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    For 2024, the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) has announced that the Vintage Cup will feature a 350cc Grand Prix class. Team Obsolete will fabulously support the cup with eight different iconic 350cc GP bikes from its stable, each at a different circuit. They will be ridden by multi-champion Dave Roper. The bikes range…

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  • Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers dies aged 66

    Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers dies aged 66

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    TV chef Dave Myers, best known as one half of the Hairy Bikers, has died at the age of 66, according to a statement from his co-star Si King on social media. He found fame alongside King, his friend of 30 years, as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo. He reached new fans in 2013…

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  • UPDATE: MOT EXEMPTION OF HISTORIC VEHICLES

    UPDATE: MOT EXEMPTION OF HISTORIC VEHICLES

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    The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) has argued that changes to requirements for MOT testing of historic vehicles can leave drivers “at risk from ill-briefed policeman.” The FBHVC has argued that the DVLA process for enabling declaration of a vehicle as not being significantly changed at the time of re-licensing only, was one…

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  • Netley Marsh Eurojumble 2018

    Netley Marsh Eurojumble 2018

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    Whether you need one particular part or you just fancy a mooch through mountains of motorcycling memorabilia, you should make a date in your diary for one of Britain’s biggest bike jumbles. The Carole Nash Eurojumble is celebrating its 25th year, returning to Netley Marsh, between Cadnam and Totton, Hants SO40 7GY, on Friday, August…

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  • Kick-start your New Year with the Winter Classic

    Kick-start your New Year with the Winter Classic

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    About to enter into its sixth running, the Carole Nash Winter Classic event – supported by Classic Bike Guide magazine – has become one of the favourite dates on the show calendar. Stunning bikes, several traders and star racers will all come under one roof on the first full weekend of 2017, with the Carole…

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