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  • Workshop: Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 1

    Workshop: Can-Am 250cc rebuild: 1

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    Can-Am 250 needed some tlc So, there I was, in the office after doing Vinduro last year and spouting forth to anyone who would listen – or couldn’t escape – about how fabulous the event was. And that the twinshock enduro scene was sure to be a growth area, combining the speed of MX with…

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  • International Dirt Bike Show

    International Dirt Bike Show

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    The 2012 International Dirt Bike Show gets underway this Thursday, November 1 The show, which runs this coming week from Thursday (November 1) until Sunday evening at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, promises to be one of the biggest and best yet with many big names in attendance. Mortons already holds eight classic motorcycle shows in…

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  • Classic Dirt Bike experience at show

    Classic Dirt Bike experience at show

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    Bert White and Henry Gaunt (in chair) at Stafford showed that trials isn’t just about two wheels A show is made up of many elements and these days it’s not enough simply to have bikes to look at. These machines were made to move and, in the Classic Dirt Bike Experience, move is what they…

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  • Cleaning your motorcycle – the Classic Dirt Bike way (Muc-Off)

    Cleaning your motorcycle – the Classic Dirt Bike way (Muc-Off)

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    First of all get your bike nice and dirty, we took ours to Northumberland for the Hot Trod Vinduro and liberally coated it in mud. Once back at CDB HQ, a bit of time was spent removing things like the bash plate to allow the mud to be removed from under the engine. Then we…

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  • Obituary: Ken Heanes, 'Mr ISDT'

    Obituary: Ken Heanes, 'Mr ISDT'

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    Trials rider and businessman Ken Heanes has passed away Off-road enthusiasts will know of Ken's exploits in the ISDT both as a gold medal winning team member and more latterly as team manager. His role as such has tended to overshadow his succesful trials and scrambles career in which disciplines Ken was highly skilled, earning himself…

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  • Vinduro Hot Trod 2012

    Vinduro Hot Trod 2012

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    See also ? Rough ride for Vinduro competitors

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  • Rough ride for Vinduro competitors

    Rough ride for Vinduro competitors

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    Rob Poulton doing the tech inspection Rob as CDB editor Tim Britton and Mike Ernst look on It began with a six mile hare and hounds scramble on the Saturday before the full on time card enduro on the Sunday. The hare and hounds involves riders completing as many six mile laps as possible within…

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  • Classic Manx Two Day Trial 2012 – Isle of Man

    Classic Manx Two Day Trial 2012 – Isle of Man

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    With two routes – expert and clubman – there was  plenty to test competitors and even the weather played fair this year. Local lad Juan Knight took top honours – for the second year – this time though reflecting the 'small is beautiful' theme currently happening in classic trials by riding a rigid BSA Bantam.…

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  • Classic Manx Two Day Trial 2012 – Isle of Man

    Classic Manx Two Day Trial 2012 – Isle of Man

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    With two routes – expert and clubman – there was  plenty to test competitors and even the weather played fair this year. Local lad Juan Knight took top honours – for the second year – this time though reflecting the 'small is beautiful' theme currently happening in classic trials by riding a rigid BSA Bantam.…

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  • North Cheshire Classic Car & Bike Show

    North Cheshire Classic Car & Bike Show

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    Alongside pre 1950 vehicles, such as Singer, Morris, Riley, Rover & Humber, will be the modern day classics such as MG, Porsche, TVR and Mercedes, along with BSAs, Nortons and Velocettes in the classic bike section and it promises to be a great day out. Location is Arley Hall & Gardens, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 6NA…

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