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Words and photography by Matt In just seven years, the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has grown to be the largest one-day ride in the world. Started in Australia by Mark Hawwa, the idea was for riders to join up on old-style bikes in their finest robes; all in the name of men’s health charities. Since then,…

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Old cars and bikes on the south coast? Dressing up? Why not? Words and photography by Matt I have to say I’m not one to lavish the upper classes with praise in general, but boy, does the Duke of Richmond know how to put on a good show – the Revival, now in its 21st…

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A festival of old school-style choppers turns out to be one of the friendliest, most laid-back events of the year Words and photography Matt I love Choppers; their strange looks and daring to be different: but they are not my thing, I’ll admit. But what I do like is the work that goes into them,…

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THOUSANDS OF VISITORS from the UK and across Europe turned up at the recent Carole Nash Eurojumble in Hampshire. One of the UK’s biggest bike autojumbles, the EuroJumble is held at Netley Marsh near Southampton each September. The jumble was a treasure trove of parts both common and obscure, classic projects and complete runners, tools…

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IF YOU LIKE the idea of owning a BSA A65, as featured elsewhere in this magazine, you have just a few days to get the chance to pick one up for just £1. The BSA Owners’ Club is offering a 1972 Oil in Frame Thunderbolt as its 2019 Raffle Prize. This example has been owned…

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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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