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1978 250cc Bultaco Model 221 Ian’s a motocrosser first and foremost – he races a pre-65 650cc Triumph Metisse as well as modern bikes – but he’d always fancied a go at trials and bought this Bultaco from Steve Garlick, who had restored the bike about two years previously. Now Ian has embraced the twinshock…

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Bikes don’t win events on their own, they have to be ridden and arguably a very good rider can win on a moderate machine but put a good rider on a good bike then great things happen. Except, in the case of this particular Greeves, nearly don’t happen. Yes, that’s right, nearly didn’t happen. “Bloody…

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Gaunt Ariel We’re all nosey aren’t we? We all like to see what the other fella’s bike is like to ride. Doesn’t matter if it’s our riding buddy who we share lifts with or the top line bike that wins each week we’re curious about it. Would it suit me? Am I missing something that…

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Seen in its natural habitat, the Husqvarna WR250 exudes competence It’s funny what sticks in your mind, for instance, I’ve to admit to being a trials mad teenager with little time for anything other than the feet-up side of off-road until a glimpse of a smart red painted petrol tank with highly polished panels brought…

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