A 1949 HRD Vincent Black Shadow Series C motorcycle is ready to go under the Charterhouse hammer at its auction of classic motorcycles on Wednesday, May 10. The auction will take place at The Bath
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Author: Nigel Devereux
That was the year… that Graham Noyce was MX king of the world
FROM THE ARCHIVES “It’s Noyce and his mechanic against the world!” screamed the headline in MotorCycle of March 24, 1979. How did that year pan out? Read on… Words Tim Britton Pics Nick Haskell The
Read moreStewart Riddell’s 1965 Twin Port CZ250
It is an undeniable fact that all classic enthusiasts can see what will be, rather than what is, when viewing a new addition to the workshop. Chris Montignani meets just such an enthusiast. FROM THE
Read moreThat was the year… …Les Archer became European MX champion
FROM OUR ARCHIVES Though history records Les Archer as being European motocross champion in 1956, results, or lack of, at the start of the season suggested a different outcome for the series. Words: Tim Britton
Read moreThe greatest show on earth
With the coming of spring, all eyes are focused on the biggest event of its kind in the world, the Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show that will take place at the Staffordshire County Showground
Read moreBallyblack: CMXdN 2016
It’s a team thing this Classic MXdN. The International Classic Motocross circus visited Ballyblack in Newtownards in September, for the 2016 Classic Motocross des Nations International event, promoted by the Northern Ireland Classic Scrambles Club
Read moreKia Twinshock Series
Words: Fredina Minshall and Peter Salt Pics: Bill McKeown Launched a few years ago as a series aimed to give riders of twinshock and early air-cooled monos a place to ride on sections suited for
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National Twinshock Championship Season Review – a quarter of a century on… The Toughsheet National Twinshock MX Championships celebrated its 25th anniversary in style… which isn’t bad for a few phone calls back in 1992
Read moreIt’s not just for decoration
When painter and decorator Roger Simkin wanted a Beezer that looked good and went even better, it was Mick Bennett he went to. Ever regretted selling something? I bet you have. In Roger Simkin’s case
Read moreAn hour with… the Banks
The Banks family of Bury St Edmunds has a special place in motocross history, with no fewer than three generations all becoming British champions. Words: Ian Berry Pics: Ian Berry, Peter Cutts, Graham Milne and
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