It’s hard to believe but one of the most modern clubs in the classic bike scene is actually turning 40 this year. They’re bringing over 50 bikes to Stafford this October to celebrate! VJMC will
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Not so much an American dream
“I don’t recognise your bike, but your fez is familiar?” This PR scene is from where else but Hollywood, where the Triumph Speed Twin, complete with ‘bathtub’ rear bodywork, was never popular Stateside. Though it
Read moreRocket Ron
It’s refreshing to have a colour photo from the archive for once and Ron Haslam’s smile sums up the love so many have of racing. The scene appears to show a typical club racing scene,
Read moreOverseeing changing times
In 1969, none other than the Duke of Edinburgh graced the Isle of Man TT with his presence. The prince first visited the TT in 1949 and by all accounts really enjoyed the spectacle; he
Read moreMorris Lubricants launch video series on how oil is made
Morris Lubricants have released a new video series starring Guy Martin – designed to provide end users and distributors in the motorcycle trade with an insight into how oil is made and the factors that
Read moreThe New Naughty 90s Hall at The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show
‘Classic’ is in the eye of the beholder and well, it’s time for the new guard to make their mark at Stafford. The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show is back in Stafford this October, and tickets
Read moreYour guide to the early Tiger Cubs
The Tiger Cub can turn its hand from originally being a learner bike to a great starter classic, a fun run-a-round, country lane champion, and even a competitive classic trials bike.
Read moreSearching for Scott
The year is 1954 and Mr J Whitehouse is astride a 1930 Scott Squirrel. The happy throng is the end of the ACU National Rally at Rhyl, North Wales, a navigation exercise taking in a
Read moreBook of the Week: Classic Superbikes II
Our first book of the week for August is the recently published Classic Superbikes II by Frank Melling. A classic superbike is a motorcycle which has universal appeal, regardless of your age or riding experience.
Read moreMoveo and shaker
Preparing for the 1910 TT, fascinating pioneer motorcyclist Bert Houlding, with his JAP-powered racer. On the reverse of this photograph, there’s some brief notes, added at different times, as evidenced by the varying writing implements
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