This image was taken by The Motorcycle magazine, circa 1927 (ref.B2406) and shows my grandfather Geoffrey Bode, on the left aboard his beloved “Pegasus” giving it all he’d got up the Post Hill climb, Leeds. I
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Category: Letters
That’s me!
I was so pleased to read the story of the Royal Enfield Interceptor – mine! How happy and pleased can a classic bike owner be, to have an article written about the bike and himself,
Read moreChristmas classic
Dear CBG I quite agree with the article in the January issue, you just have to pick your days and wear appropriate clothing. Chris Sawdon Love it! A safety Santa! Thanks for sending this in,
Read moreThanks for keeping it real
As a recent subscriber I would like to comment that I really enjoyed the December issue. I was particularly impressed by the GPO Bantam story with its good blend of interesting old bikes and social
Read moreDucatis are a hit
Recently I was at Newcastle airport in a magazine shop searching for a good read for my flight back home to Hamburg. What I saw I did not expect – I found your good Classic
Read moreCAUTION WHEN MEETING HEROES
There was much of interest in August’s issue of the ‘Guide‘. I was particularly interested in Paul Miles’ encounter with that well known prewar V-Twin. I too was lucky (unlucky?) to sample the delights
Read moreThree cylinders good
FRANK MELLING’S VIEWS were definitely a different slant on the 750 BSA-Triumph triple and, while thought provoking and informative, the article was also bizarrely negative. The collapse of the British bike industry is tragic and
Read moreSPECIAL K
I BOUGHT CBG specifically for the article on the BMW R90 special. I was a little disappointed to see how inaccurately the machine was described with K1100 front and rear ends. I would suggest that
Read moreHANDSOME HUNTER
INTERESTING ARTICLE ON the Ariel 650 twin in the Feb issue. I went the same route with my Ariel 500 special. Bought it in 1970 for £35 from a friend for use commuting into London,
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CLEARLY I’M IN the custom camp, as you can see from the photos. I’m currently building another café racer, a Norton Gold Star. Mind you, I do have a mint Vincent as well. I used
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