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A DISABLED VETERAN who restores motorcycles for charity is back in business, after thieves stole his toolkit, thanks to local motorcycle dealer Fowlers. Former Royal Navy Submariner Mark Hancock, who lost both his legs through illness, restores motorcycles free of charge for the Let’s Do charity, as part of his rehabilitation. Let’s Do is a…

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MORE THAN 125,000 classic and vintage styled motorcyclists around the world will suit-up in their smartest attire and unite for the annual Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, with the aim of raising $7 million (£5.7m) for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health initiatives on behalf of official charity partner, the Movember Foundation. The Movember Foundation is…

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After the continual success of the Bike Shed show in London each year, the team have organised the new festival at Lydden Hill circuit, Kent, over the weekend of October 5/6. Last year Bike Shed tried the idea with the Café Racer Cup, held over one day at Lydden. It was a great success and…

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For one weekend in July, Mallory Park circuit is the scene of classic bikes from all decades being ridden hard! Words and photography by Matt I now know why so many have waxed lyrical about the smell of Castrol R. This early castor oil-based lubricant not only led to many advances for the internal combustion…

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LIKE MOST MOTORCYCLISTS I like to give my steeds an occasional wash, but I have a problem or two with that. I have no garden or attached garage and no parking outside, so there’s no way to hook up a hosepipe. I keep my bikes in a lock-up that has no water supply or mains…

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Words and Pictures by Oli PRESCOTT IS A stunning venue for a festival of motorcycling. No soggy field or echoing agricultural shed this, but rather the home of the Bugatti Trust, set in the wooded acres of a Cotswold estate, sheltered from the very worst weather an English summer can provide. And there’s a fabulous…

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A COLD WAR ERA scooter has been reborn with a new electric powerplant. The curious-looking Cezeta debuted in 1957 with a long front section terminating in a low headlight. The Cezeta looked like nothing else on earth and was affectionately dubbed “The Pig”. It stayed in production for seven years and 120,000 were built. The…

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THE NAVIGATIONAL TRIAL Herefordshire on the Edge attracted 92 entries on classic machines, ranging from the 1920s through to the 1990s. This event, organised by the Herefordshire section of the Vintage Motor Cycle Club, provided its usual challenge to riders and machines, with unscheduled heavy rain adding to the difficulties. There were some wonderful performances,…

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THOUSANDS OF VISITORS from across Europe are expected at The Carole Nash Eurojumble on September 6/7. The EuroJumble is one of the UK’s biggest bike autojumbles, making it the ideal destination for visitors and traders to buy and sell. Held at Netley Marsh near Southampton, this outdoor event gathers enthusiasts from the UK and from…

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