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New Classic Bike Guide on sale! • Editor's intro Gary Pinchin sets the scene • Archive Tokyo show, 1954 LIVE2RIDE • Test Hill Fishtails Velocette centenary at Brooklands • RealClassic Ardingly Great day out at Sussex show • Ace Cafe Triumphs New meets old in race team launch • Haynes Museum Sneak preview of £5…

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The bike will be kept on display in the foyer of the company’s skyscraper for all to see during the long winter months of Chicago – but once the weather improves it will be ridden around the mean city streets! Kevils came up with the colour scheme, taking inspiration from the colours of the latest…

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April’s CBG is on sale! • Editor's intro Gary Pinchin sets the scene • Archive BMW's lightweight off-roader LIVE2RIDE • Bristol Show French single wins top award • Flat Track Day Street trackers and racers at the Ace Cafe • Matchless Rideout Riding old Brits around North Weald • Triumph Riot Japan’s take on the…

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Latest Classic Bike Guide out now! • Editor's intro Gary Pinchin sets the scene • Archive The ACU Spring One Day Trial LIVE2RIDE • Newark Show Marshall stars in January show • McQueen Vegas Jackpot Indian outfit wows Bonhams’ auction • Letters Readers write • Surtees for Stafford 500cc & F1 world champ is guest…

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Latest Classic Bike Guide out now • Editor's intro Gary Pinchin sets the scene • Archive Holiday planning LIVE2RIDE • Kempton Show Brough takes centre stage at winter show • Previews Stoneleigh Race Retro and Telford Classic Off Road • Continental Circus Inspired photo book on 1970s road racing? • Subscribe and save You know…

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Simply submit your motorcycle related images (details below) and our expert panel will select a top three – with the winning photographer receiving a custom helmet courtesy of Davida, a trophy presented at the 34th Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show at Stafford on April 26-27 (VIP tickets included), a print of their image from…

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Best Scooter Display – Worksop Mod Appeciation Society The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide WInter Classic show isn't just about the motorcycles. After the introduction in January 2013, the Scooter World Hall returned with another dazzling display of classic scooters for visitors to feast their eyes on. With more lights than you can shake a…

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Thousands of enthusiasts sheltered from the cold in the packed halls at Newark Showground on January 4-5, where they surveyed the rows of stunning classics and the array of trade and autojumble stands. But it was 1980s race ace Roger Marshall who stole the show, as crowds gathered to listen to his entertaining and revealing…

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Private entries galore at Newark! Despite a soggy start on Saturday, the sun popped its hat on for Sunday and the show continued its tradition of being the way to kick off the new year. From a stunning array of classic motorcycles, a bustling autojumble and crowd-pleaser guest of honour Roger Marshall, Newark has had…

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Julie Price’s 1949 Triumph Speedtwin Kawasaki Z1000 (1979) Bought from the Classic Bike Shows Stafford event some five years ago, current owner Des Price has nurtured this wonderful machine back to health. After "sorting out the many cock-ups and removing a totally worn out engine", Des has lovingly restored this machine to its former glory…

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