Sam Hewitt

Irrespective of how dry and dust free your garage is, it’s always sensible to keep a cover over your pride and joy. Not only can this keep any airborne dirt from settling on the pristine paint and polish (or otherwise), it can also give an extra level of protection against knocks and dings, and it…

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While there is still the potential for change, October 10-11 are still the dates for this year’s one and only Stafford Show, with the Carole Nash-sponsored event being the 27th anniversary for the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show. Further details can be found at www.classicbikeshows.com, and while the logistics of the show may be tweaked to…

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The Normous Newark Autojumble, due to be held this Sunday, August 16, has unfortunately had to be cancelled on official advice due to a worsening spike in coronavirus cases in the Newark and Balderton areas over the last couple days.  We are very sorry at the late notice for this, as we were looking forward…

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Due to be held over three days, from August 14 to 16, the Bonhams Motorcycle Department’s Summer Sale will take place in the incredible surroundings of Bicester Heritage, Oxfordshire. The lots will be on view in the 50,000sq ft former RAF bomber station hangar at Bicester Heritage, with pre-sale viewing on August 13 and 14…

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While there is no Classic TT on the Isle of Man this year, there are still plenty of treats for the classic motorcycle enthusiast who wishes to visit ‘Ellan Vannin’. Anyone who’s attended any of the road racing on the Island knows of the miles of superb roads and scenery to be enjoyed, and will…

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After what seems like an eternity under lockdown, doors are opening, fields are being laid out and autojumbles are back on the agenda! Already we’ve seen ’jumbles taking place – as Ian Kerr’s report here on Ardingly shows – with several more due to take place over the weekend after this very issue has gone…

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Given the Covid-19 issues surrounding motorcycle events this year, it comes as no great surprise to hear that this year’s Brighton Speed Trials will not be taking place. However, not all of the news regarding the Madeira Drive event is depressing, as it now appears that there’s been a council U-turn regarding future events on…

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