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  • Nick Sanders' new film to premiere in Bristol

    Nick Sanders' new film to premiere in Bristol

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    Record-breaking motorcycle adventurer Nick Sanders’ new film will have its Bristol premiere at Fowlers on Friday, March 24.   Nick Sanders will present the Bristol premiere of his new film later this month at Bristol-based motorcycle dealership Fowlers. In ‘The Final Ride’, Sanders circumnavigates the world on a Yamaha Ténéré 700. His journey began in…

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  • Fancy a day out in March?

    Fancy a day out in March?

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    What’s on in March? 3: APRIL ISSUE OF THE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE IS ON SALE NOW 4: OLD BIKE MART OUT TODAY 5: Bike Day: Ace Café London, Ace Corner, North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London NW10 7UD. Visit acecafe.com 5: Ledbury MCC Autojumble: Bromesberrow Village Hall, Albright Lane, Bromesberrow, near Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 1 RU. Doors…

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  • Oxford celebrates 50 years

    Oxford celebrates 50 years

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    Oxford Products is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023 and has a full calendar of celebrations to mark this special year. Imagine all the stuff we bikers have thanks to the motorcycle and push-bike firm, which is (unsurprisingly) based in Oxford… They’ve not only backed racing for almost the entirety of their existence but they’ve…

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  • Bike grandad's licence  saved!

    Bike grandad's licence saved!

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    A grandfather and keen biker was wrongly denied a licence to ride his motorcycles for over three years, according to the national Ombudsman. Paul Olsen, a graphic designer who airbrushed the one of the original Star Trek Motion Picture Enterprise models, has been riding motorbikes for over 60 years. Over the past half a century…

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  • TT-winning motorcycle roars back to life after repairs

    TT-winning motorcycle roars back to life after repairs

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    One of the most iconic machines in the history of motorcycling has roared back to life as preparations for the opening of a new TT Gallery gather pace at the Manx Museum.  The Suzuki RG500 was ridden to victory by Mike Hailwood in the 1979 Senior TT.  In preparation for display in the Manx Museum’s…

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  • Fancy a day out in February?

    Fancy a day out in February?

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    What’s on in February? 3rd: MARCH ISSUE OF THE CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE OUT TODAY 4th: Rufforth Park Autojumble: Rufforth Park, York. 4/5th: Northern Ireland Motorcycle Plus Show: at Elton Exhibition Centre, Balmoral Park, Sprucefield, Halftown Road, Lisburn, Northern Ireland BT27 5RF. Visit www.motorcycleplusshow.co.uk 5th: Amateur Speedway Winter Series: Eddie Wright Raceway, Scunthorpe DN15 8QZ. Visit scunthorpe-speedway.com…

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  • The National Motorcycle Museum is here to stay!

    The National Motorcycle Museum is here to stay!

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    You may have seen reports this week that the National Motorcycle Museum is closing – which is technically true, but fortunately not the one you’re thinking of! The National Motorcycle Museum of Anamosa, Iowa, USA is closing this September. The National Motorcycle Museum of Bickenhill, Solihull, UK isn’t going anywhere! Phew! If you want to visit…

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  • Elk Promotions’ magnificent seven

    Elk Promotions’ magnificent seven

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    Elk Promotions has released its dates for 2023 and it’s going to be another busy year for Kent-based show organiser Julie Diplock. Julie says; “Seven events is quite a significant commitment for a small business like ours, but people seem to like the fact that we run bike-only jumbles, combined with a classic motorcycle show.…

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  • Record-breaking Rudge back on track

    Record-breaking Rudge back on track

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    November 25, 2022 marked the centenary of the last land speed record set by a motorcycle at the Brooklands motor circuit in 1922, when two riders rode for a total of 8½ hours in relay, setting new world records of 74.96mph over 500 miles, 71.27mph over 600 miles and setting a new overall speed record of…

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  • Top motocross rider to star at Telford

    Top motocross rider to star at Telford

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    dam Duckworth PhotographyThis year’s Classic Dirt Bike Show sponsored by Hagon Shocks will deliver another off-road giant to Telford International Centre. Caption   Three-time world champion and racing icon Dave Thorpe has been confirmed as the star guest for the show on February 11-12. As Britain’s most successful motocross racer with three 500cc World Championships,…

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