Sam Hewitt

That’s right, classic bike fans – we’ve been busy during lockdown and May 8 will see the launch of the Classic Bike Hub.

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The average burglary takes just 45 seconds. And most of us apparently leave our keys by the door – makes sense – but also makes it easy for a scumbag to grab them on the way out. But there’s now another problem. More modern cars and bikes are using keyless ignition, where the key operates…

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THE NATIONAL MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM is currently closed, but when visitors are welcome again, there will be a new attraction. This new feature is dedicated to racing legend John ‘Mooneyes’ Cooper and includes not only his famous Agostini beating F750 BSA, but also a live interview conducted with John by the museum’s archives and collections assistant…

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A NEW RADIO show and podcast about the world of motorcycling has been launched. Motorcycle Views is on the online streaming radio service FAB Radio International at fabradiointernational.com. Presented by Kawasaki classic four guru Dave Marsden from Zed Power, Motorcycle Views is a magazine type show, covering all aspects of motorcycling, along with guests, motorcycle…

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THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK has cut a swathe through the events programme for the spring and summer of 2020. From high profile events like the TT to the smallest club meet, rally, AGM or bike night, pretty much the whole classic calendar is off until August as the Government’s advice to stay indoors bites. The biggest…

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Oli speaks to an ex-RAF pilot, ex-motorbike racer who has been selling some of his bikes to help his community buy an old church. WORDS Oli Hulme PHOTOGRAPHS courtesy H&H Auctioneers A RARE NORTON racer is to be sold to help save a listed building and arts centre for a west country village. Classic biker…

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