Sam Hewitt

Mike Hailwood: The fastest teenager on Earth

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Sam Hewitt

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4th June 2020

‘The fastest teenager on earth.’ That was how the press described Michael Hailwood in 1959.
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Obituary: Angus McPhail

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Sam Hewitt

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4th June 2020

The world of motorcycles lost one of its most eccentric geniuses when coronavirus claimed Angus McPhail in April. He was best known in drag racing and sprinting circles, particularly for Jade Warrior that had him stretched out on his stomach ahead of a supercharged two-litre four cylinder engine that used a Cosworth cylinder head on…
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From the Archive: Ridinglife || Guzi cafÉ custom

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Sam Hewitt

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4th June 2020

Le Mans alike You want a bike which looks, sounds and steers like an old Italian. But running a classic as a daily ride might not be entirely convenient… PHOTOS BY Mike Salamon BEFORE YOU BUY your next bike, it really helps if you know exactly what you want. Sounds obvious, eh? But that’s not…
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Archive: John Surtees wins the 1960 Senior TT

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Sam Hewitt

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4th June 2020

This is John Surtees in 1960, en route to winning the Senior TT. His MV Agusta was easily the fastest bike compared to the following gaggle of Norton singles, with a time of 2 hours, 12 minutes and 35.2 seconds, at an average speed of 102.44mph. MV Agusta team-mate, John Hartle, was second, three minutes…
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Look inside the June issue of Classic Bike Guide

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Sam Hewitt

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3rd June 2020

Check out part one of our illustrious British Bike Guide! Plus, we escape Europe in lockdown on a classic! Read more in the brand new June issue of Classic Bike Guide magazine – on sale now! Stuck at home and don’t want to miss out on the latest issue of Classic Bike Guide? Get…
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Look inside the June issue of Classic Bike Guide

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Sam Hewitt

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3rd June 2020

Check out part one of our illustrious British Bike Guide! Plus, we escape Europe in lockdown on a classic! Read more in the brand new June issue of Classic Bike Guide magazine – on sale now! Stuck at home and don’t want to miss out on the latest issue of Classic Bike Guide? Get…
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Magni MV Agusta 750S Tributo test

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Sam Hewitt

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3rd June 2020

Moto Magni celebrated its 40th birthday in 2017, but it’s only in the past six years that its small but well equipped factory, run by Giovanni Magni, 59, has started using the products of the modern MV Agusta firm as the basis for creating and refining a blend of yesterday’s looks and today’s performance. Mind…
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Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show postponed until October

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd June 2020

Following the UK Government advice on the coronavirus pandemic we have unfortunately had to postpone our April/August Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show once again. The safety and well-being of our visitors, exhibitors, partners, contractors and staff is the most important factor and the key reason for postponing the event. The event team have been continually monitoring…
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BIKE SHED RIDERS TAKE TO THE STREETS

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Sam Hewitt

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2nd June 2020

LONDON’S BIKE SHED MCC has mobilised its motorcycle community to help out during the Covid-19 pandemic. When The Bike Shed was forced to close its doors they decided to create a volunteer riders’ group to provide free courier-style services to the NHS and other organisations. Members use their bikes to collect PPE parts for assembly…
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Norton to return with new owners

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Sam Hewitt

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30th May 2020

THE COLLAPSE OF Norton appears to have been short-lived with a new owner emerging. India’s TVS Motor has bought the company, pledged to double its workforce and launch more products. The factory does seem set to move from its Donington Hall home to new premises nearby. TVS is India’s third biggest motorcycle manufacturer and already…
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