Sam Hewitt
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Bultaco 325 Sherpa profiled
If you’re going to have a 325 Bultaco restored then it is possible the workshops of the man responsible for its inception could well be the place to go. Alongside the Sally Miller Museum is a well-equipped workshop where all sorts of magic happens and machines from the dawn of motorcycling time are resurrected for…
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Twinshock trials ready to get off to flying start
Latest news from the Kia-backed National Twinshock Trials Championship series is the first round will be right on the rear wheel of the Classic Dirt Bike Show in February. Since its launch just a few years ago this series has attracted the best in twinshock, Britshock, historic Spanish and air cooled mono trials bikes on…
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Bright sparks
Anyone who has taken note of the electric bike scene can’t fail to have noticed how far it has advanced over the past few years, from an interesting novelty to a more serious contender. With several manufacturers now fielding full-sized adult machines in the world championship series it shows the seriousness with which electrically…
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Issue 46
In Balance Battery power takes charge as our editor points out this electric lark isn’t such a new idea after all. News, views and reviews If it’s happening, going to happen or happened, then this is where we try and squeeze it in… You need… …a YZ250L in your shed, yes, you do. You may…
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Gold Standard
The motorcycle now referred to as ‘Goldie’ by enthusiasts the world over didn’t spring fully formed from the fertile minds of the BSA comp shop… though the guys in there had more than a hand in creating the legend. For this feature we’re concentrating on the swinging arm version of the Gold Star introduced for…
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MODS AND ROCKERS – A NEW WAY OF LIFE FOR NEWARK JANUARY SHOW
ELEMENTS of the scooter/motorcycle rivalry of the mid-60s will be showcased at The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic show. The motorcycling event, now in its seventh year, takes place at Newark Showground on January 6-7 and has been expanded by two halls for 2018. Among the many attractions on offer will be a…
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The changing face of trials
Your editorial in issue 44 of Classic Dirt Bike magazine really shocked and saddened me. I was vaguely aware that real motorcycle trials – maintaining forward motion over a difficult terrain – had been overtaken by the ‘circus acts’ known as ‘arena trials’ which had the effect of destroying the traditional countryside trials. These traditional…
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Going for the ton
In June this year a scrambling pal, Barry Townend from Shrewsbury, suggested that I should join him and a lad called Paul in a three-man team to take part in the Chester Classic Club’s popular 100 Mile Team Scramble at a place called Ruabon near Wrexham in North Wales. He assured me the really well…
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Press Day
If the atmosphere at the official team launch of the UK’s 1966 ISDT bid was anything to go by then yes, our teams could possibly win this prestigious event. Hopes were high for a successful trip to Sweden where the ISDT was to be held that year, and the not-so-surprising news for those assembled at…
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Vets MXdN 2017
There were jubilant scenes at this year’s Vets MXdN at Farleigh Castle as the home teams scored sensational victories in both Twinshock and EVO des Nations classes. Strong performances from each squad with all four members claiming overall positions inside the top eight ensured both teams came home with the silverware, despite some tough opposition…
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