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Ian Kerr MBE reports on another wonderful Tour du Calvados for pre-1965 classic motorcycles in Normandy, where reminders of the D-Day landings are all around, and in which great bikes, great company and great riding are always assured. If you need an example of a club that puts on events that not only attract local…

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With photos from Eric Kitchen and Mike Wylie, John McCrink reports from this year’s Moidart Peninsula Classic Motorcycle Road Run in the picturesque Scottish Highlands – and looks forward to next year’s landmark 10th event For the ninth year in a row, an enthusiastic group of classic motorcyclists turned up at the Viaduct Car Park…

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It almost makes you cry to look at them, but on Sunday, June 17 the Charterhouse auction of motorcycles and cars, being held in conjunction with that weekend’s Footman James Bristol Classic Car Show at the Royal Bath & West Showground at Shepton Mallet, will include a single-owner collection of barn-stored motorcycles. “The collection certainly…

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After putting the gorgeous 1963 500cc Marsh MR4 on display by courtesy of the National Motorcycle Museum, classic vehicle insurance broker Footman James won the award for the best trade stand exhibit at the International Classic MotorCycle Show at the Stafford County Showground on April 21-22. The four-cylinder machine was built by shipyard fitter turned…

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Surely the Ariel factory trials team from 1960 must be the only one whose riders still get together regularly, and remain good mates, after almost 60 years! Back then Ron Langston, Gordon Blakeway and Sammy Miller ruled the world, and on May 2 the trio enjoyed another great reunion at the Sammy Miller Museum in…

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THIS year’s Sidcup & District MCC’s annual Big Bike Night on Friday, July 6 will not only take place to provide bikers with a great evening, but to also assist the Ellenor Hospice, in Northfleet, to raise funds for its very worthy foundation. This is the fourth event and is being held at the club’s…

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After taking off from the famous Second World War RAF fighter station at Biggin Hill, Sammy Miller MBE enjoyed two ‘laps’ of the Brands Hatch circuit from the cockpit of a Spitfire MK627, followed by an airborne loop to celebrate, on April 25. “It was the experience of a lifetime,” said Sam, “but I’m glad…

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A ‘stars on stage’ event presented in association with Norton Motorcycles Ltd will be a highlight of this year’s free National Motorcycle Museum Live open day on Saturday, October 27. In the museum’s Britannia Suite, TT star, TV commentator and Norton factory test rider Steve Plater will host two free hour-long, Norton-themed chat shows, at…

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If you’ve never heard the fabulous sound of the fully faired 500cc Moto Guzzi V8 grand prix racer, don’t miss the long-awaited relaunch of the Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s Festival of 1000 bikes at Mallory Park on July 7-8. With the support of Footman James Insurance Brokers, Bonhams Auctioneers, Mortons Motorcycle Media, Ricoh and the…

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OBM editor Peter Kelly will be presenting a brand new trophy for the best classic motorcycle in original condition at the second Classic Motorcycle Day to be organised in conjunction with the Vincent HRD Owners’ Club at the National Tramway Museum at Crich, near Matlock, on Sunday, July 1. Following the popularity of last year’s…

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