New & Features

The changes, which come into force from June 1, mean banned drivers will have to demonstrate that they are not alcohol dependent at the end of their disqualification and before they start driving. At the moment, banned drivers can get back behind the wheel as soon as their disqualification ends just by lodging an application…

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Every year the event (this year on June 16) is oversubscribed and once again the 600 places were filled well before the closing date.   Martyn Raybould, VMCC relationship manager from Footman James, is taking part again, this time on a 1925 Triumph after enjoying his first run last year and will be joining a host…

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With a cut-off date of 1986, the 220 bikes entered represented a generous sampling of British, continental and Japanese machinery spanning 72 years. The oldest motorcycle taking part was a 1914 New Hudson Model D, a design evocative of the pre-First World War years when owning and riding a powered twowheeler was an adventure now…

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Safer straps from Lynx Starting with Lynx's tie-down straps. They’re the safe alternative to aero elastic cords with a hook on the end. There are terrible stories of such things causing accidents and injuries, but thanks to Lynx Hooks there’s a safer alternative. Not only are they individually super-stretchy, but have a very secure interlocking…

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With the support of event partners Footman James Insurance, Bonhams Auctioneers and Old Bike Mart, the format of the 65th run will be similar to 2012 but with new routes and checkpoints to challenge the riders. With 600 entrants, the VMCC Banbury Run is the biggest gathering and run in the world for machines manufactured…

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New motorcycle range from WD-40 The WD-40 Specialist range covers everything from cleaning and lubricating through to protecting the motorcycle, and includes a choice of chain wax for dry conditions and chain lube for application when it’s wet. There’s also chain cleaner and bike wash, as well as degreaser and dry PTFE lubricant too. WD-40…

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French motorcycles and riders welcome to the Garden run In addition to Gallic entrants, the run is open to veteran, vintage and post-vintage motorcycles and three wheelers of any make. The post-vintage (1932-1940) class was added last year and proved to be such a popular feature it returns again this year. The event will start…

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The bike has been completely checked over by raffle promoter Tony Smith at Kettering and all is ready to go. Second prize in the draw is £250 cash, with three other prizes of a year’s membership of the AJS & Matchless Owners’ Club. Tickets are £1 each and can be purchased online from the club…

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Scooter scrambling! Yes, it was very popular at one time, anyone still scrambling a scooter? This was the 10th anniversary of the VMSC event and it was celebrated in style with more than 60 different class trophies presented on the day with the best vintage trophy going to Nigel Hetherington’s Lambretta TV200 Imperial (based on…

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A happy bunch! All those who enjoyed the 2012 Vintage Training Day The VMCCs famous Vintage Training Day is now part of the Banbury weekend and Saturday, June 15 will see the Motor Heritage Centre become the venue for a single and expanded Vintage Training Day, replacing the two VMCC training days held in previous…

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