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Motorcycles to join tractors at festival The Festival of Motorcycles and Classic Vehicle Rally, organised by the Cornwall Classic Motorcycle Club, will take place at Higher Keason Farm, St Ive Keason, Cornwall, on April 14-15, from 10am to 4pm. There will also be a bar and hot food, along with other vendors, trade stands and…

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Father Bill Shergold hands over the 1966 petition against the Sixteener Law The day saw nearly 50 riders and businesses attending a lobby meeting in Westminster and this was followed by an Associate Parliamentary Motorcycle Group reception attended by more than 20 MPs. The reception was addressed by Department for Transport Minister Mike Penning who…

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Ron Langston, takes his former passenger, Dougie Cooper, for a last ride… Ron took Dougie on his final ride in their British Championship winning 500 Ariel outfit to St Eadburgha’s Church in Ebrington, Gloucs. At Dougie’s last request, the five-time British champion led a large cortège the half mile journey to his final resting place…

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Top of the Thundersprint’s rare tree, and every other event’s too, has to be Sammy Miller’s Moto Guzzi V8. Sam described the eight cylinder 500cc GP racer as his 2011 Christmas present to himself. Clearly, Santa loves Sam because the iconic V8 is currently being prepped for a Thundersprint appearance. Sam says that Thundersprint will…

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Huge military vehicle spectacular in Kent Probably the biggest military vehicle spectacular on two, four, six, eight and many more wheels plus aircraft, tracked vehicles, will take place on July 18-22, 2012 when the War and Peace Show kicks off. There’s an extra special reason to celebrate this year as the show will celebrate its…

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Classics galore at Show Guest of honour at this year’s event will be Mick Boddice, nine times sidecar TT winner, and after opening the show at 10.30am he will be mixing with the crowds for chats, autographs and photo opportunities. The local PTA will be preparing hot and cold food throughout the day, while over…

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Amal carburettor spares The floats are designed to fit the AMAL Mk1, Mk2 concentric and monobloc instruments and each kit comes with everything needed to convert a carb and stop that sinking feeling. The AMAL Carburetter Company (Burlen Fuel Systems Ltd), the world’s sole manufacturer of all genuine new AMAL products, has announced the introduction…

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You too could have aluminium artistry for your Aluminium artisan Glyn Poole (builder of the CR465 Banshee special featured in the Old Bike Mart August 2011 issue) is now offering a bespoke fabrication service for specials builders and restorers alike. Glyn’s metalwork skills include fuel tank repairs/modifications, bracketry, custom exhausts, frame repairs/modifications (bracing etc), and…

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A 1903 Triumph awaits the start of the 1951 Pioneer run… Riders start from Epsom racecourse, ending up on Madeira Drive in Brighton, where they form a magnificent display. It’s well worth a look – and the sun normally shines too. After the Pioneer Run the Sunbeam club provides many other events for all makes…

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Giacomo Agostini The event is due to be held at the Stafford County Showground over the weekend of April 28-29 and is expected to once again pull in big crowds thanks to its superb mix of displays, trade and autojumble stalls and club stands. Giacomo Agostini will be returning to Stafford this spring as guest…

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