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  • Technical feature: Tolling up

    Technical feature: Tolling up

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Taking a critical look at the tools you carry is a worthwhile exercise. Words and Pics: Tim Britton This little feature is probably one for trials and enduro riders rather than MXers, as there’s little chance to fix an MX bike at the side of the track. The modern way for carrying kit is to…

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  • Kempton Autojumble cancelled due to Covid-19

    Kempton Autojumble cancelled due to Covid-19

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    Sam Hewitt

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    The Kempton Autojumble, due to be held Saturday, October 24, has unfortunately had to be cancelled, due to on-going and worsening situation of the Coronavirus pandemic. We are very disappointed that we are unable to run, but we hope you will all appreciate that the safety and well-being of our visitors, exhibitors, partners, contractors and…

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  • DIRT PRODUCTS

    DIRT PRODUCTS

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    Sam Hewitt

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    This is the place where we publicise your products, so if you’ve something to make a MXer go faster, a trials rider keep their feet up or an enduroista stay on time, let us know and we’ll spread the word. Words and pics: Tim Britton Take a breather Engines need air, bigger engines need more…

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  • 'Normous Newark Autojumble WILL go ahead

    'Normous Newark Autojumble WILL go ahead

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    Sam Hewitt

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    We are delighted to announce that on the 25th October ‘Normous Newark will be once again returning, with full support of both the District and County Councils.   What does this mean with the new legislation regarding Covid-19? As a COVID-19 Secure venue, we can still host larger numbers in total but groups of up to…

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  • Carole Nash Winter Classic 2021 cancelled due to Covid-19

    Carole Nash Winter Classic 2021 cancelled due to Covid-19

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Due to the worsening situation and rising infection rate of Covid-19, Mortons Media Group has reluctantly taken the decision to cancel the Carole Nash Winter Classic show, planned for 09 – 10 January at Newark showground. This season-opening event has always been a firm favourite with motorcycle enthusiasts from all over the UK but with the…

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  • Rev your engines, Classic Superbikes by Frank Melling is here

    Rev your engines, Classic Superbikes by Frank Melling is here

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    Sam Hewitt

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    There are many great books about classic motorcycling which are packed with fascinating technical information and critical dates in a bike’s production life. Classic Superbikes, by Frank Melling, isn’t one of them. This book is a tale of 15 classic bikes, every one of which keeps you awake at night just thinking about them. There…

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  • Early days of long travel suspension: the 1973 GP season

    Early days of long travel suspension: the 1973 GP season

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    Sam Hewitt

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    As the need for success dominated the psyche of factory teams, attention turned to keeping the power on the ground… Words: Norm DeWitt Pics: Terry Good For 1972 the American Trans-Am series had been utterly dominated by Ake Johnsson on his Maico 400, the new radial fin model. It was a good time to be…

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  • Unlock Your Freedom: Take advantage of the benefits of commuting on two wheels!

    Unlock Your Freedom: Take advantage of the benefits of commuting on two wheels!

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Looking for an enjoyable and economical way to travel, especially during these troubling times? Commute on a scooter or motorcycle! The MCIA has launched a fantastic campaign – #UnlockYourFreedom – to urge the public to take advantage of all the benefits of riding on two wheels, including the ability to commute in isolation. Here are just…

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  • DIRTPRODUCTS

    DIRTPRODUCTS

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    Sam Hewitt

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    This is the place where we publicise your products, so if you’ve something to make a MXer go faster, a trials rider keep their feet up or an enduroista stay on time, let us know and we’ll spread the word. Words and pics: Tim Britton Absolutely bootiful Okay, so we race old motorcycles but it…

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  • King of the IT crowd

    King of the IT crowd

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Put two off-roaders together and the first question from either is generally “What’ve you got on the go at the moment?” This is often followed by “You’re doing a WHAT!?” Occasionally, it is “Oh, one of those…” but more often it’s “You must be mad.” You choose which of these statements is applicable to us…

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