Rarities under the hammer in gambling capital of Nevada It’s logical to think that any kind of museum will always be going to hold onto all of its exhibits ad infinitum, but that’s not always
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The Ellis Journey To be held on June 29 and 30, 2019, the Ellis Journey is a re-enactment of the journey made on July 5, 1895 by the Hon Evelyn Ellis and his passenger Fredrick
Read moreSteve Goddard – an obituary
The funeral of Stephen John Goddard – otherwise known as Herman – on Friday, November 16, 2018 was a major event in the old motorbike scene. Steve, who was about to go to the last
Read moreClassic Dirt Bike Show 2019
Focusing on machinery from 50 years ago – 1969 being the year in question – the Classic Dirt Bike Show takes place at Telford’s International Centre over the weekend of February 16 and 17. The
Read moreWatsonian International
Originally launched in 1938, Watsonian’s lightweight International was a sidecar outfit primarily designed to be used off-road and in long-distance trials. Thanks to the outbreak of war, production of the original International was delayed until
Read moreA new route for the 80th Pioneer Run
The Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club, as founded in 1924, inaugurated the First Pioneer Run for veteran motorcycles to Brighton in 1930. And the Run has been repeated every year since, except when prevented by war
Read moreJohn Holmes – an obituary
Those of you who can remember as far back as the April issue of Old Bike Mart may remember the feature A Holmes-spun Triumph, focusing on John Holmes and his very rapid Triumph Tiger Cub
Read moreStratford club visit Sammy Miller Museum
Twenty members of the Stratford-upon-Avon Motorcycle Club visited the Sammy Miller Museum for a very special reason – to see their friend’s unique bike which had been restored by the museum workshop. The group had
Read moreLaser T-handles
If you’ve not experienced the ease of using T-handled sockets and screwdrivers before, it’s probably way past time that you invested in a set. This kit from Laser Tools has a T-handle that accommodates any
Read moreWork shirts for bike use
Styled much like a heavy-duty short workshop jacket, this wax cotton shirt from City Of Leather is subtly styled yet has all the protective features that you’d expect from a well-spec’d motorcycle jacket. With shoulder,
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