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There will be club stands and private exhibits from the early examples of the 60s through to the modern classics of 15 years ago, plus trade stands and autojumble. Included in the £10 admission is entry to the Haynes Museum, which houses the UK’s largest exhibition of the greatest cars from around the world, so…

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Steve Oliver, general manager of MotoGB, sees the move as a real coup for the company: “Royal Enfield is the epitome of British motorcycling both past and present. These machines hark back to a golden era of motorcycling, but today’s Royal Enfield range is also thoroughly modern and reliable. “They are beautiful bikes and not…

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The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company says demand has increased dramatically for sailings during the 2013 festival fortnight compared with last year’s Manx Grand Prix Festival, and to help cope with the demand, the ferry firm is operating an extra sailing. The Classic TT is one of the events, which makes up the new…

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May’s issue of Classic Bike Guide is on sale now! • Editor's intro Gary Pinchin sets the scene LIVE2RIDE • United Stare Art Conrad Leach’s American exhibition ? • Choppahead Triumph US chopper shop builds cafe racer ?• CRD BMW R100 Spanish-built boxer-twin tourer • Lanark show preview The Simpsons are coming ?• Wayne Gardner's…

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Relaunched Classic Bike Guide on sale now With a team of expert writers and photographers, Classic Bike Guide inspires, informs, motivates and solves problems for anyone who owns, or aspires to owning, a classic motorcycle. It is a respected, reliable resource for those building or restoring old bikes – but above all, it is fun!…

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BSA Rocket 3 As well as Triumph and BSA three-cylinder machines plus other classics, Beezumph 22 will offer a unique opportunity to see the Meriden factory Quadrant (designed by Doug Hele in 1973), a four-cylinder Triumph T160, and a four-cylinder BSA Rocket 3. More info from: www.tr3oc.co.uk Elsewhere, after 20 years of running a mixed autojumble…

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The nicest people wear Davida… Focusing on motorcycle-themed artwork by artists from across Europe it will also showcase the launch of the new pop-art book Motorcycle Graphics by Ian Castello-Cortes. The list of famous names that have worn a Davida helmet include princes and kings of royal households from around the world, yet surely the…

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The company recently announced it was ceasing to distribute Royal Enfield Motorcycles in the UK in order to concentrate on ‘other activities’, including the production of sidecars and luggage trailers. But sales director Ben Matthews told Classic Bike Guide: “We’re doubling the size of our showroom to accommodate more sidecars but also to promote our…

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CBG April issue on sale now! • Gary Pinchin editorial Editor sets the scene for this month's issue • Bristol Show Review Rare Husqvarna wins top award • Flat Track Day Street trackers and racers at the Ace • Guzzi singles Nuovo Falcone reborn. Wrenchmonkees cafe racer • News roundup Turbulent times for Enfield. £50,000…

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Conor Cummins at the ‘office’ The lanky TT hero said: “I’m really looking forward to getting acquainted with the Nortons – and seeing if I can get myself tucked in on one. It shouldn’t be a problem. My first-ever experience on a classic was at the age of 16 when I ran a T20 Suzuki…

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