When painter and decorator Roger Simkin wanted a Beezer that looked good and went even better, it was Mick Bennett he went to. Words and pics Tim Britton Ever regretted selling something? I bet you
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Category: Features
Life after COVID-19: Lessons from past pandemics
With lockdown restrictions easing slightly in UK, this is perhaps a time to reflect on the past months, and look forward to what a world could look like once the COVID-19 pandemic has gone, if
Read moreAn hour with the Banks
The Banks family of Bury St Edmunds has a special place in motocross history, with no fewer than three generations all becoming British champions. Words: Ian Berry Pics: Ian Berry, Peter Cutts, Graham Milne and
Read moreBallyblack CMXdN 2016
It’s a team thing this Classic MXdN. Words: Mark Dunseath Pics: Ian Cairns The International Classic Motocross circus visited Ballyblack in Newtownards in September, for the 2016 Classic Motocross des Nations International event, promoted by
Read moreTech feature: Top tank
The lighter the bike, the easier it is to ride – the CDB pre-60 MXer sheds more pounds. Words and pics: Tim Britton There are a number of ways to reduce the weight of a
Read moreFrom the archive: 1974 Kawasaki MX – Lean, mean and lime green
Kawasaki’s advertising slogan in the Seventies made much of the light weight and colour of their MX models, we check out an SR400 which epitomised the advert legend. Words and pics: Tim Britton It is
Read moreFrom the archive: Shop Window to the World
The ISDT often showcased future developments in our industry and proved they would work too. Naturally the press were there. Words: Tim Britton Pics: Mortons Archive This is a little bit of personal indulgence on
Read moreFrom the Archive: Super Profile – A works TriBSA
Though still fielding machines based on production bikes, the UK team for 1966 had some good kit. Words: Tim Britton Pics: Nick Haskell To perform well on the world stage was always the aim of
Read moreFrom the archive: You need a… Matchless trials bike
You probably don’t realise it, but a big four-stroke single is what you need in your life right now and the AMC versionis pretty damned handsome. Surely everyone must know the story of how the
Read moreFrom the archive: Showtime at Stafford
October is a busy month on the shows scene for CDB, enjoy our overview of the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show. Words: Tim Britton Pics: Fiona Watson Oh boy, is interest in the Classic Mechanics era
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