He achieved this distinction in his own way by converting an AJS 7R road racer to off-road trim and dominating. His rise began when he was selected to represent Sweden as part of the MXdNations
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Mike Ellis memorial run
Riders need to arrive at the Watsonian factory in Blockley (GL5 9RF) by 9.30am to sign on – expect to return by lunchtime. A donation of £5 per vehicle would be appreciated; all proceeds will
Read moreBikers descend on Netley for 20th Eurojumble
The event, taking place in Netley Marsh, Southampton, on September 6-7, has seen nearly 290 plots taken up by traders, as well as bookings for six club stands; the highest number of clubs ever to
Read moreRobbie Allan 1941- 2013
Born on June 21, 1941 Robbie’s formative years were in the Aberdeenshire village of Garlogie and his early motorcycling exploits were with the Bon Accord MCC in Aberdeen. Robbie lived a life packed full of
Read moreDavida backing for Lansdowne race series
Open to genuine race and faithful replicas of pre-63 group 1 and Group 2 machines, the series aims to maintain a level playing field for such motorcycles and their riders. For information go to www.lansdowneclassicseries.com
Read moreDevon Rim Company goes digital
Thanks to a simple, quick and easy ordering system, customers are able to match their bike’s hubs to the site’s brand-categorised products, which gives visual representation to individual hubs on screen. “Up until this point,
Read moreTime for full-on nostalgia
Throughout the week runs will continue through the Lake District and will culminate in the ISDT Run on Friday, August 16 at Hayes Garden World, Ambleside. The programme is: Sunday, August 11 – Cock of
Read moreA bit on the side
The same hall had a nice collection of trials sidecar outfits and a rather lovely Russian two-stroke with original chair that the editor hopes to get a ride on in the near future. Ridden in
Read moreTitantic trek on Triumph Terriers
The Gaffers Gallop Land’s End to John o’ Groats ride was completed in October 1953 by Terrier designer Edward Turner and two colleagues. Now a group of at least eight Terrier enthusiasts are planning to
Read moreSunbeam shines at Founders Day
Star of the show at this summer’s Founders Day was undoubtably the 350cc overhead camshaft Sunbeam displayed on the Marston Sunbeam Register’s stand. Sunbeam built six experimental overhead camshaft motorcycles in 1925, five of 500cc
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