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David Coughlan in action in the 2014 event. If you have any problems downloading, you can send an SAE to Anne Gordon, Pre-65 Scottish Secretary, Fairshiels, Blackshiels, Pathhead, Midlothian EH37 5SX or email [email protected] to have one sent to you. The closing date for entries is Friday, December 5, 2014 and, if a ballot is…

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John was a familiar sight at scrambles events up and down the British Isles, although his regular attendance at Scottish events earned him the affectionate nickname of ‘McBethell’ and promotion to honorary Scotsman. He hailed from Manchester and moved to Cumbria for work purposes in the 1960s when the farmer he worked for backed him…

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Packed crowds at Skeggie for beach race Held over the November 8-9 weekend, thousands of spectators flocked to the event, helping to produce welcome late season revenue for local hoteliers and retailers. On-track the race, now in its fifth year, saw the biggest overall entry numbers so far. The major winner once the action started…

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New Classic Dirtbike’s out • In balance Tim Britton sets the scene • In balance The view from the sharp end of classic off-road. We’ve been out there getting dirty, meeting up with like-minded souls and just taking in the scene • News, views and reviews If it’s happened, happening or about to happen then…

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The 54-year-old Matchless rider was a popular figure in the Pre-65 scene and the 'Scottish' won't be the same without him. Throughout his career he rode for the Witley club in Surrey. Our condolences are extended to Len's family.

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The event took some considerable planning and organising but the huge commitment shown by everyone involved ensured that everything ran smoothly. Indeed the organising committee included some of the most colourful characters in motorcycle sport and their knowledge and experience was invaluable. In addition some wonderful people without whom the event could not have taken…

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One family that’s had its name carved on the trophy a number of times is the Lampkin clan in Yorkshire. As well as winning the event in 1966 and setting fastest time about half a million times, Alan ‘Sid’ Lampkin is responsible for organising the Scott Reunion Dinner too. It seems former organiser, the late…

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New Classic Dirtbike’s out! • In balance Punctures can be a bit of a let down in more ways than one, by the same token there are more ways than one to repair a burst tube • News, views and reviews If it’s happened, happening or just happened then this is the place to find…

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CCM rider MIke Barnes sets off up Bainbridge Hill Climb There were classes for all bikes, from Pre-65 through Twinshocks to Moderns in both trials and motocross. There was even a Specials class to accommodate the odd speedway and grasstrack bike! The Bainbridge hill climb was a ‘must attend’ event back in the day which…

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The Putoline Telford Twin Shock Classic & Road Racing Show – known to many of the thousands who attend each year as ‘Wrighty’s Show’ – is joining forces with other great Mortons events such as the market-leading International Dirt Bike Show and the two huge events at Stafford, the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show…

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