Sam Hewitt

  • Dirt Bike Classic Brings The Punters To Telford

    Dirt Bike Classic Brings The Punters To Telford

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    THE classic off-road bike scene showed its strength once again this weekend, February 20-21, as riders and enthusiasts packed in to Telford’s International Centre for the premier event of the year. Dirt Bike Classic Brings The Punters To Telford Private entries at the Classic Dirt Bike Show sponsored by Hagon Shocks Sponsored by Hagon Shocks,…

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  • NBBC series 2016

    NBBC series 2016

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    As the new year starts and we head to Telford for the Classic Dirt Bike Show, it’s a good chance to mention that our sponsored series, the NBBC, will hold its 2015 presentations on stage at the show. NBBC series 2016 Pictured at our massive NBBC test are, left to right: Carl Winstanley, Ben Butterworth,…

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  • Highland Classic Two-Day Trial

    Highland Classic Two-Day Trial

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    Latest news from way north of the border is that the Alvie estate near Aviemore will play host to the Inverness MCC Ltd Highland Classic Two Day Trial again, on June 11-12, 2016. Highland Classic Two-Day Trial A Scot Yam rider on a YamScot – Bon Accord’s Jock Stuart has a YamScot. This popular two-day…

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  • Classic British Scrambles Series

    Classic British Scrambles Series

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    We’re delighted to announce Classic Dirt Bike will once again be associated with the Classic British Scrambles Championship organised by Dave Gittins. Classic British Scrambles Series Wayne Partington and Ricky Peddar (pictured) will be defending their titles in 2016. This excellent series has been part of the scene for a good number of years and…

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  • HIGH OCTANE THRILLS AT SANTA POD IN MAY

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    THERE’S less than a month to go until Race, Rock ‘n’ Ride – the brand-new biking extravaganza from Santa Pod Raceway, Fast Bikes and Backstreet Heroes. Race, Rock ’n’ Ride, sponsored by Principal Insurance, will take place on the weekend of May 21-22, offering two days of non-stop biking action at one of the world’s…

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  • Motul joins forces with the International Dirt Bike Show

    Motul joins forces with the International Dirt Bike Show

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    LEADING European oil and lubricant specialist Motul is to be the official partner of the 2016 International Dirt Bike Show, the two parties have announced. Motul joins forces with the International Dirt Bike Show The manufacturer has teamed up with the premier indoor off-road motorcycle exhibition as it reveals the launch of 13 new bespoke…

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  • Spring 2017 – Issue 42

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    [su_note note_color=”#c0142b” text_color=”#ffffff”]Current issue: Issue 42 – Next issue: Issue 43 – On sale: May 18, 2017[/su_note] In the Spring 2017 issue… In Balance The seed of doubt, once planted, grows in to the absolute certainty of an error and the only recourse is to check. News, views and reviews Our regular look at what’s happening…

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  • Carole Nash Classic Mechanics Show: October 15-16, 2016

    Carole Nash Classic Mechanics Show: October 15-16, 2016

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    One of the funny things about quarterly publications such as Classic Dirt Bike is that while writing the news about this coming October’s Stafford, April’s event has only just happened… Editor Tim Britton chats to Graham Vanhouse about his father Norman’s epic ISDT/Maudes Trophy ride. The October show is another jam-packed extravaganza of all things…

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  • Manx Classic Trial

    Manx Classic Trial

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    One of the most popular events on the trials calendar is the Manx International Classic Trial. A two-day affair, held latterly on September 5-6, it took riders all round the Isle of Man and provided a variety of terrain to test the skills of all entrants. Rob Bowyer, former winner of the Pre-65 Scottish, concentrates…

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  • The weather has been frightful… but is bound to improve soon. Meanwhile, a meander through tales of torrents past…

    The weather has been frightful… but is bound to improve soon. Meanwhile, a meander through tales of torrents past…

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    The weather is a recurring theme in UK motorcycle sport, I suppose it is elsewhere in the world too just those who live outside Great Britain don’t seem to take discussing it to such great lengths as us. Our winter this year – that’ll be 2015 and into 2016 – has so far been uncharacteristically…

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