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This did dampen spirits somewhat on the Saturday, when even the most stalwart outdoor traders struggled to stop their stalls being swept away and the elements encroached on the indoor halls. By Sunday, however, conditions improved and the crowds returned. Good job too, as there were some cracking bikes to be seen, some with paint…

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Free Museum Tours On Easter Sunday we will be providing free guided museum tours for everyone visiting the museum collection. Having paid your admission fee just assemble at the museum admissions desk at either 11.00am or 1.00pm to take part. Meet The Bike Cops Motorcycle officers from Central Motorway Police Group will be giving relaxed…

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In fact attendance was well up year-on-year, so perhaps it’s a good omen for the rest of the classic biking calendar – or it could just be that after a fortnight of eating, drinking and listening to the rain on the roof, it’s a good way to spend a few hours looking at nice motorcycles.…

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Private entries at the Classic Dirt Bike Show sponsored by Hagon Shocks Sponsored by Hagon Shocks, the Classic Dirt Bike Show welcomed thousands through the doors and traders in attendance reported healthy sales of off-road parts, spares, kit and accessories. All Star Classic Speedway’s Paul Müller said: “There were loads of people, lots of interest…

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It kicks off at the Carole Nash Bristol Classic MotorCycle Show on February 6/7 at Shepton Mallet. This long-established indoor event always encourages hundreds of superb machines to emerge from their shed sanctuaries to bask in the spotlight in front of the crowds. An extensive array of trophies and prizes for private entries and club…

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Out in the jumble lurked an unassuming but very original mud-master from the Matchless comp shop. This is an example of the Matchless G80CS, a shiny black bike from 1961, which looks neatly done, complete with the unusual left-side oil tank beloved of CS pilots everywhere, mounted in the comp rear subframe, of course. The…

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Race-ace turned television commentator Whitham will be the star guest at the New Year classic motorcycle event at Newark Showground. One of the most popular British riders ever, Whitham will be on stage several times throughout the weekend being interviewed about his life and career by fellow former competitor Steve Plater. Whitham steps in to…

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Some were undeniably wonderful; some inescapably weird. Old skool chops stood alongside current factory cruisers, shipped straight from the showroom. Home-built café racers, built on a tight budget and unashamedly displaying their rough edges and spray-can cosmetics, nudged up to professionally-crafted creations where not a cable-tie could be seen. Old Japs, old Brits and old…

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James Whitham will guest star at the January 9-10 Newark bike show One of the most popular British riders ever, Whitham will be on stage several times throughout the weekend of January 9-10 being interviewed about his life and career by fellow former competitor Steve Plater. Exhibition manager Nick Mowbray said: “James is a great…

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