Sam Hewitt

THE WINNER OF the first Triumph Bobber Build-Off Challenge harked back to the legendary Triumph X-75 Hurricane. Laguna Ashford Triumph’s entry, The Drag Racer, took the laurels for the winning build which was announced at the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride in London. Triumph launched its first ever Build-Off at The Bike Shed show earlier this year.…

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A BIKE SHOP once hailed by Triumph as the world’s number one spares dealer looks set to close down. Charlie’s Motorcycles in Eastville, Bristol, was established more than 60 years ago and is known by motorcyclists across the globe. Reg Hall set up Charlie’s Motorcycles in 1957 and ran it until 1996. He owned it…

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WITH THE ADVENT of autumn, there’s a prime destination coming up for any classic motorcycle fan – the Vintage Motor Cycle Club Autojumble at the Bath and West Showground in Somerset. Organised by the Somerset section of the VMCC, the autojumble encompasses three large indoor halls and additional outdoor space, with approximately 500 stalls selling…

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BIKE NIGHTS COME in all sizes, from gatherings in tiny pub car parks to big organised ride outs. But there aren’t many as big, impressive or in such dramatic surroundings as the regular Tuesday night at Poole Quay… and they don’t usually get organised by local authorities. The night takes place every Tuesday from April…

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SUFFOLK BASED CLASSIC motorcycle dealer Andy Tiernan Classics has launched its classic calendar for 2020. Automotive artist Mike Harbar has created six pieces of artwork for the calendar. It unfolds, so that the beautiful machines illustrated each fill an entire A4 sheet. The lower part has individual days outlined, providing enough room to note down…

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THE BEAMISH TROPHY TRIAL, which covers 120 miles of northern dales in Cumbria, Durham and Northumberland, attracted 128 riders on classic off-roaders in September. The event, run by South Durham Vintage Motorcycle Club, saw a wide range of steeds from Scotts to Suzukis tackle the route which includes some of the finest motorcycling roads in…

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THE LONDON MOTORCYCLE MUSEUM has closed its doors for the last time. Opened in 1999, the museum housed almost 200 bikes, with some dating back to 1907. The museum contained one of the most comprehensive collections of Meriden-built Triumphs in the world. The museum was set up by Bill Crosby who also owned Reg Allen’s,…

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