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A glimmer of hope in this trying and troublesome time, Westmorland MC are hoping their popular Bultaco Revival event – which was pushed back to July 25 from its regular June date – may well be able to go ahead. If the current restrictions are eased and some form of gathering is possible then the…

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Due to the current situation with the coronavirus pandemic, Mortons Events have had to postpone the International Dirt Bike Show due to be held at Stafford Showground on the 31 October – 1 November 2020. The safety, wellbeing and enjoyment are essential parts of any show and under the current government guidelines, we don’t believe that this can…

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A little something for interaction on our Classic Dirt Bike website is the Iconic Bikes series. A little bit of fun for us in this time of uncertainty, it’s not a competition, there’s no prizes, just a bit of chat about what you think is an iconic dirt bike. The page on the site is…

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It seems like an awfully long time ago since the last edition of the magazine in February, which we were all reading as everyone gathered at the International Centre at Telford for the Hagon sponsored Classic Dirt Bike Show. Spirits were so high, as all the stands were mobbed with enthusiastic riders, club members and…

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With a date set in August, when it is hoped restrictions will have been eased, the Westmorland Revival Scramble at the showground venue they’ve used for a few years could be a two-day event. If it is, then the scrambles and MX world will be more than delighted, as by then racers will be desperate…

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After a great attendance from Kia National Twinshock Trials Championship riders and fans at the Hagon sponsored Classic Dirt Bike Show at Telford, there was a lot of interest in the series. Prize presentations were handled by 1979 world champion Bernie Schreiber and the organisers were looking forward to perhaps their best year ever with…

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An early sporting victim to Covid-19, thePre-65 Scottish was postponed. Enjoy our look back at some action from a few years ago. Words: Tim Britton Pics: Fiona Watson Trials riding is generally an inclusive sport, making no distinction regarding age or gender and the deciding factor on success or otherwise is down to ability and…

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When it came to teaching the MX world a lesson, Husqvarna’s 400 Cross was top of the class. Words and pics: Tim Britton Looking at Will Bennett’s bike again, after its Stafford-winning appearance, it was clear this was still a superb machine. A photoshoot planned for December is fraught with difficulty, the weather being the…

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Before all of the sport and associated meetings were cancelled due to the pandemic, Northallerton DMC managed to hold their Twinshock Club Championship Prize Presentation at the Black Horse Inn, Swainby. As always with club events there was a good turn out on the night and amid the celebrations Geoff Simpson was on hand to…

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Following the UK Government advice on the coronavirus pandemic we have unfortunately had to postpone our April/August Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show once again. The safety and well-being of our visitors, exhibitors, partners, contractors and staff is the most important factor and the key reason for postponing the event. The event team have been continually monitoring…

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