Sam Hewitt

Tim Dallaway

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Sam Hewitt

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7th November 2019

A man on a mission to succeed. Words Dave Gittins Pics Andy Withers Tim Dallaway seems to have been around the classic scene for years. His father, John (number 64), usually aboard a 350 BSA, was a regular competitor when Tim was just a lad and his mother, Val, did her stint as secretary of…
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A fitting celebration

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Sam Hewitt

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5th November 2019

The inaugural Rickman Enthusiasts’ Day took place at Sammy Miller’s Museum in June. Words Chelsea Borchert Pics James Page The first Rickman Enthusiasts’ Day meet-up was held at the Sammy Miller Museum on June 23 to celebrate the achievements of Don and Derek Rickman and their enduring Metisse motorcycles in various forms. The brothers built…
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A few pointers

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Sam Hewitt

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31st October 2019

As a seasoned IT owner and restorer/collector, (I’ve only been without an IT between the ages of 21 and 24, I’m now 53!), I can add a few pointers to the latest edition of your build in issue 51 of Classic Dirtbike. The 1981 465 did not have a boost bottle but the 1981 250…
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Spanish Armada

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Sam Hewitt

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30th October 2019

Westmorland MC launched their Bultaco Revival Trial a couple of years ago with the dual aim of celebrating the Spanish marque and raising funds for cancer care. Words: Tim Britton Pics: Fiona Watson Some marques seem to grab the limelight and Bultaco have certainly done that since that far-off day in late 1964 when Sammy…
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Edition SWM

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Sam Hewitt

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27th October 2019

The Highland Classic at Alvie went yellow when former world champBernie Schreiber took an SWM around the Alvie course. Words Tim Britton Pics Fiona Watson Being allowed to organise a trial with decent sections on a fabulous estate is one of the benefits enjoyed by the Inverness and District Motor Cycle Club, thanks to the…
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Masterclass: ZeroBS

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Sam Hewitt

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24th October 2019

Want to improve your sporting prowess?We get the low-down from a former world champ. Words and Pics: Tim Britton Having spent a lot of years in sports coaching outside of the trials scene, Bernie Schreiber has a wider view on how to achieve improvement than someone who has only ever been involved in our sport.…
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Class at the castle

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Sam Hewitt

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22nd October 2019

With the magnificent Drumlanrig Castle as a backdrop, how could the MX action be anything but classic? Words Tim Britton Pics: Fiona Watson, Tim Britton There is little doubt that Galloway MCC’s Classic Grand National Scramble of Scotland, held on May 16-19 this year, is a popular addition to the racing calendar. With all sorts…
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New 2019/2020 Mortons Books catalogue released

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Sam Hewitt

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21st October 2019

The Mortons Books catalogue showcases a wide range of topics from railway, military and aviation history to consumer issues, hobbies, crime and politics.
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DIRTPRODUCTS

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Sam Hewitt

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20th October 2019

Do you make, import or otherwise supply bits and pieces, clothing or other stuff the world of off-road motorcycling needs to know about? If so, then your product could be featured in CDB. Contact Helen in advertising on 01507 529574 or Tim Britton on 07739 615605 or [email protected] Keeping the wire tight Our project Yamaha…
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Three not of a kind

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Sam Hewitt

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17th October 2019

There has been at least some progress in the workshop with our collection of machinery. Words: Tim Britton Jerry’s Jumbo Jerry’s rolled up his sleeves and is pushing on to reach rolling frame stage with the SWM and so far he’s more than pleased with the results. Over the last few weeks, as I have…
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