Unable to pass up the opportunity of visiting an old-time motorcycle factory that’s probably the last of its kind in Britain,Tim Britton joins a gathering of Dot enthusiasts and their machines in Manchester. Photos and
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Colombres Classic Motorcycle Rally scores again
The fifth Classic Motorcycle International Rally for pre-1988 motorcycles organised by Moto Club Indianos in Colombres, Spain, from October 2-9 proved another great success, writes Tony Page. The event offers eight days of riding along
Read moreA week and a bit in France
When I had to decide whether to enter this summer’s Banbury Run or head back across the Channel to Luc Sur Mer for the annual weekend bash at less than half the price, I chose
Read moreBuzzing at the Beamish
Imagine you’ve just turned 16 years of age, you’ve just got your provisional motorcycle licence, you’re the proud owner of a buzzy little 1979 50cc Fantic two-stroke and you’re raring to go. Or you’re a
Read moreClassic bikes are back at the National Tramway Museum
It would be hard to imagine a better location for a classic motorcycle event than the National Tramway Museum in Derbyshire – and on Sunday, July 2 next year, museum staff and members of the
Read moreWinning ways in Manxland for the £250 Faasaag Flyer
If you think it must cost an arm and a leg to go road racing competitively, then think again – for in the hands of Ross Cain, a Suzuki-based £250 special has had a brilliantly
Read more1924 Croft-Cameron Super Eight tops Bonhams’ £1.6m Autumn Stafford Sale
Sale prices at the world-renowned Bonhams auctions at the two big annual Stafford motorcycle shows always bring a sharp intake of breath – and the £1.6 million Autumn Stafford Sale on October 16 was no
Read moreGreat welcome for American legends at big Stafford show
Dave Aldana and Gene Romero, who starred in the ground-breaking 1971 motorcycle sport film On Any Sunday, staked their claims as two of the most popular Stafford bike show star guests ever when thousands packed
Read moreUnderneath the Chatham arches
In response to Jim Avery’s letter regarding the photo on the front cover of OBM (September), I can confirm that it was not taken on the forecourt of the Chatham Motor Company in Chatham. Jim
Read moreA Gold Star to savour
John McCrink tells of the acquisition and rebuilding of his beautiful 1956 500 ZB34 BSA Gold Star scrambler that is now road-legal for green lane riding and events such as the Beamish Trophy Trial. I
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