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While the title suggests that the subject revolves around recent times, Mat Oxley’s book is focused on the challenges facing speed freaks and petrolheads around a century ago (and earlier), with the very first record-breakers playing a large part in the content. Written in Oxley’s usual easy-going and enjoyable prose, it contains a fascinating insight…

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Yes, it’s the time of year when we get to look at the things that tell us the time of the year… calendars! And that means that the Andy Tiernan Classics motorcycle calendar is here once again. As per usual, the artwork on the calendar is by the astounding Mike Harbar – and you can see…

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Looking for an enjoyable and economical way to travel, especially during these troubling times? Commute on a scooter or motorcycle! The MCIA has launched a fantastic campaign – #UnlockYourFreedom – to urge the public to take advantage of all the benefits of riding on two wheels, including the ability to commute in isolation. Here are just…

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Although some folk say that it’s not possible, nor feasible – or even practical – to cover large mileages on a classic, vintage or veteran motorcycle, there are others who know that this is not the case… and then there are also those people who go out of their way to prove the exact opposite.…

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Good news for fans of Meriden and Hinckley machines, as the Triumph Factory Visitor Experience Exhibit, shop and café will be reopening on Saturday, October 10. The factory experience is far more than just the company’s own museum – which in itself is worthy of a visit, not least to see the bike that Johnny Allen…

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Due to the worsening situation and rising infection rate of Covid-19, Mortons Media Group has reluctantly taken the decision to cancel the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics show, planned for October 10-11 at Stafford County Showground. This long-established event has always been a firm favourite with motorcycle enthusiasts from all over Europe, and with the increase…

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Sadly, even though much of the motorcycle industry is starting to get back to something that could be called ‘normal’, there are still issues emanating from the Covid pandemic that are resulting in cancellations and postponements. The National Motorcycle Museum’s annual autumnal shindig, Museum Live, that was due to take part on Hallowe’en has been…

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As Ian Kerr points out, anybody familiar with old motorcycles will know the name Juris Ramba, a resident of Latvia, and the self-styled ‘Baltic Pioneer’. Over the years, in difficult political conditions, he has rescued many old, unique motorcycles and, thanks to his engineering skills, became the man to go to in Latvia when all…

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The Normous Newark Autojumble will be going ahead as planned this Sunday, September 20 at Newark Showground.  As a COVID-19 secure venue, the Newark Showground can still host larger numbers in total but groups of up to six must not mix or form larger groups anywhere on site. This rule will not apply to individual households or support…

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