Richard Thomasson describes the evolution of the Ariel Owners’ Motor Cycle Club, which was formed at London’s Ace Cafe in 1951 and is still going strong. At a time when Ariel was busily producing its
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The Swallows that really made a summer!
Mick Payne considers the links between Swallow sidecars and Jaguar cars as Team Katy makes a brief foray into central Wales. Team Katy recently spent a few days riding the sidecar outfit around central Wales,
Read morePete’s Prattle
In a world where investing through banking institutions is rapidly becoming a waste of time – and eventually might even cost you – it’s not surprising that growing numbers of people are sinking their money
Read moreNSU – pride of Neckarsulm
Rosie Canning tells the story of the NSU Owners’ Club, which becomes a new listing on our ‘Club Call’ page this month, and the many advantages that membership can bring. Catering for the whole range
Read moreOne good turn deserves another – rescuing a Nav
Les Orme concludes his story about restoring a Norton Navigator that managed to tow his stricken Model 14 AJS 180 miles across France back in the 1960s. By 1993, with marriage and two children taking
Read more50th anniversary Founder’s Day does Taverners’ Section proud
Although the Vintage Motor Cycle Club was founded by 38 enthusiasts who assembled at the Lounge Cafe, Hog’s Back, Guildford, Surrey, C E ‘Titch’ Allen has become known as the ‘founder’ in recent years, writes Ian Kerr.
Read moreA phoenix waiting in the wings?
Mick Payne delves deeper into the history of Martello sidecars, and wonders if we’ll ever see a ‘Son of Moby Dick’. Last month I touched upon the distinctive and shapely Kent Martello built by Martello
Read moreRomney Marsh Run regulations available
Regulations are available for the Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club’s Romney Marsh Run, starting and finishing at The Star Inn, St Mary in the Marsh, Romney Marsh, Kent TN29 0BX on Sunday, September 25. It will
Read moreSun shines for Graham Walker Memorial Run
With an entry of 100 riders, this year’s Graham Walker Memorial Run around Beaulieu, Hants, on Sunday, August 7, was one of the best in the area to be organised by the Sunbeam Motor Cycle
Read moreFive great riding days in the International West Kent Run
Based at Aylesford’s 12th century Priory and organised by the West Kent section of the Vintage Motor Cycle Club on August 6/7, the 32nd International West Kent Run Weekend attracted riders from the UK, France,
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