From the Archive Archives - Classic Dirt Bike

The Husky World Championship

24th September 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

In 2016, Brian Catterson, former editor of Motorcyclist, was at the CZ World Championships when he decided that a Husqvarna version was needed and similarly deserving. Words and pics Norm DeWitt Southern California was the

You need… aside car trials bike

14th September 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

This is the bit where we dish the orders out, this is where we tell you what you really need in your shed… of course you might not realise this is what you need until

Super Profile: Sandiford’s Cheney

7th September 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

With factories in turmoil and sliding to oblivion, the ACU had to look elsewhere for ISDT team bikes… enter the Cheney Triumph. Words and pics: Tim Britton Sometimes the best looking motorcycles are created by

Original and unrestored

31st August 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

To be honest, this section in CDB was one we thought might last for three, maybe four issues before the subject matter dried up. But no, it seems there are more untouched dirt bikes out

Anatomy of a winner

24th August 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

What does it take to win the Pre-65 part of our sponsored scrambles series? John McCrink investigates. Words: John McCrink Pictures: John McCrink and Eric Miles When Liston Bell won the Scottish Classic Racing Motorcycle

Moto Memories: Going green

17th August 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

Photo: Nick Nicholls Collection at Mortons Archive www.mortonsarchive.com With the entries for both the full Scottish Six Days Trial and the Pre-65 two-day version now closed, the trip to the Highlands is uppermost in many

It’s not just for decoration

10th August 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

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

An hour with the Banks

3rd August 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

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

Ballyblack CMXdN 2016

27th July 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

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

Tech feature: Top tank

20th July 2020 Nigel Devereux Features, From the Archive

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