I came across a photo of my dad when he was in the army, sitting on a Calthorpe Ivory (I think), registration DYT187. Looking on the DVLA website, I was surprised to see it still
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All hail the dmw
I have been a regular subscriber to OBM for the last 25 years and always look forward to the copy dropping on my doormat. I was very much enjoying the excellent article by Pete Kelly
Read moreWarming your bones
In a direct contradiction to John’s winter riding across Europe, Stuart Bennett travelled to the warmth of a museum in Spain. Next time you holiday on the Costa Blanca, and you tire of the sun,
Read moreRiding home for Christmas
Following the editorial in issue 403, John Hersevoort recalls how he used to wrap up for winter trips over 50 years ago. I’m 69 years old and have been riding motorcycles since 1967. I ride
Read moreMerlin Sidecars
This month’s piece on sidecar builders was going to be H for Hedingham, but sadly, although I am sure they are in some form of manufacture, I am unable to source much information. For this
Read moreThe Mike Hanson Collection auction
Sledmere House, in the East Riding of Yorkshire, plays host to DAH Auctions on March 2 as they have been asked to auction, without reserve, the collection of veteran and vintage motorcycles that were collected
Read moreAriel under starter’s orders
While car auctions are of little appeal to the two-wheel-focused OBM audience, if there’s a classic content then they suddenly become far more interesting. And the potential for actually finding a bargain at an auction
Read morePinhard Trophy winner 2018
Awarded yearly to sporting motorcyclists of under 21 years of age in the UK, and now in its 68th year, the Pinhard Trophy is curated by the Sunbeam MCC, and has been previously received by
Read moreThe Inaugural Clive Bennett Run
Clive Bennett was one of Ariel’s unsung heroes. An unassuming but brilliant engineer, who rode at low-key level in scrambles, and road racing – plus Red Marley’s Hillclimb – Clive was an important member of
Read moreMemories of walls and balls
Thanks for a monthly very enjoyable read which included an article on the wall of death. A while ago, the Dorking Centre of the Velocette Owners’ Club invited a gent who had many years of
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