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  • That was the year… …Les Archer became European MX champion

    That was the year… …Les Archer became European MX champion

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    Sam Hewitt

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    FROM OUR ARCHIVES Though history records Les Archer as being European motocross champion in 1956, results, or lack of, at the start of the season suggested a different outcome for the series. Words: Tim Britton Pics: Mortons Archive In an interview with Ralph Venables, published in The MotorCycle in September 1956, Archer admitted his season…

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  • The greatest show on earth

    The greatest show on earth

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    Sam Hewitt

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    With the coming of spring, all eyes are focused on the biggest event of its kind in the world, the Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle Show that will take place at the Staffordshire County Showground over the weekend of April 22/23. There, visitors will find row after row of stunning display machines, several halls and…

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  • Ballyblack: CMXdN 2016

    Ballyblack: CMXdN 2016

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    Sam Hewitt

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    It’s a team thing this Classic MXdN. The International Classic Motocross circus visited Ballyblack in Newtownards in September, for the 2016 Classic Motocross des Nations International event, promoted by the Northern Ireland Classic Scrambles Club (www.niclassicscramblesclub.com). The venue and track at landowner Leslie Wright’s farm was classic motocross utopia and much lauded by the competing…

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  • Kia Twinshock Series

    Kia Twinshock Series

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Words: Fredina Minshall and Peter Salt Pics: Bill McKeown Launched a few years ago as a series aimed to give riders of twinshock and early air-cooled monos a place to ride on sections suited for their machines, the National Twinshock Trials Championship has attracted hundreds of riders keen to embrace its superb events. The series…

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  • Toughsheet

    Toughsheet

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    Sam Hewitt

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    National Twinshock Championship Season Review – a quarter of a century on… The Toughsheet National Twinshock MX Championships celebrated its 25th anniversary in style… which isn’t bad for a few phone calls back in 1992 between Alan Hardy, Ken Shuttleworth and Bill Brown. The 2016 season had six rounds, starting over Easter at the all-weather…

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  • It’s not just for decoration

    It’s not just for decoration

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    Sam Hewitt

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    When painter and decorator Roger Simkin wanted a Beezer that looked good and went even better, it was Mick Bennett he went to. Ever regretted selling something? I bet you have. In Roger Simkin’s case it was a neat Triumph engine Cotton, reputed to be an ex-Arthur Lampkin machine. Roger was approached by someone who…

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  • An hour with… the Banks

    An hour with… the Banks

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    Sam Hewitt

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    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 Mortons Archive Every dynasty needs a founder, and for the Banks it was John who started the ball rolling, winning…

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  • 35th International British Bike Bonanza

    35th International British Bike Bonanza

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Words: Tim Britton Pics: Fiona Watson ill it? Won’t it? They were the questions on classic scrambles fans’ lips when news broke traditional home of the British Bike Bonanza was being sold. In the end Adrian Moss found a suitable location not too far away from the original course and for the 2016 event Hailey…

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  • Okunagara Trial in Washigatake

    Okunagara Trial in Washigatake

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    Sam Hewitt

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    What do you do with a ski slope when there’s no snow? How about a trial! n 1973 five Japanese enthusiasts launched the Gujo Trial Club… and they have been organising trial meetings ever since. One of their number, Mr Kozakai, said trials meetings held at a ski ground in summer time used to be…

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  • Burgundy: Two Days Trophy

    Burgundy: Two Days Trophy

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    Sam Hewitt

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    Good company, good scenery and at the end excellent food and wine… welcome to the Burgundy Two Day Trophy. Words and pics: Francois Bernard Translation: Maureen Pico The region of Beaune and Nuits-Saint Georges is famous all over the world (well almost) for the exceptional quality of its wines. The vines are planted on the…

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