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The Kia Motors UK backed trials series goes from strength to strength and the editor’s own club – Castleside MCC recently held a round at Lambshield Farm in Co Durham. Many of the series’ riders made the trek north and had an enjoyable day. Bill McKeown was on hand with his camera to catch the…

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“You should come along to our meeting at Woodford in April,” said Colin Hill of Northampton Classic Club Ltd when CDB admired the line-up of classic MX machinery on the stand at Telford Show last February. “We’ll have all sorts of bikes there for your photographer.” So, we went along and what a great couple…

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Things are hotting up now for the second Scottish Grand National in the superb grounds of Drumlanrig Castle on July 14/15, organised by the Galloway MCC. The latest information from the club makes good reading, first of all the guest of honour, Brad Lackey is fired up and ready for the weekend, there’s to be an interview session…

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It’s not long now until the Highland Classic Two-day Trial on the Alvie Estate near Aviemore – it’s on June 9/10, 2018, and this year’s theme will be 50 years of the Montesa Cota in the UK. To continue the theme of 50 years, guest of honour will be 1968 Scottish Trials Champion Douglas Bald.…

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Plans are pretty much finalised for Westmorland Motor Club’s 2018 Bultaco gathering at Holme Farm, Middleton near Sebergh in Cumbria and by the time you read this the event will be just a few weeks away. It’s being held on Saturday – that’s right a Saturday – June 16, 2018 and is to be sponsored…

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As usual, The Classic MotorCycle Show will bring you a fine selection of everything needed for a weekend of motorcycling indulgence, this year being held over April 21/22. Held at Staffordshire County Showground, you’ll find a feast of trade stalls, autojumbles, club stands and private entries. Guest of honour will be Neil Tuxworth, Honda’s racing…

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  Latest news from the pre65 Scottish HQ is some fella called Britton who edits a dirt bike magazine (which you may have your hands on now) is to be guest of honour at the 2018 trial. If you’ve not paid your entry fee already you’re too late. The list is full and the event…

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  To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Montesa’s Cota model in the UK the Inverness and District Motor Cycle Club has dedicated its 2018 Highland Classic to the marque. Edition Montesa Cota will take place on June 9/10 on the Alvie estate close to Aviemore. The event is entirely off road, consists of two laps…

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Why a 125? Well, in the world of dirt bikes, bigger isn’t always better, in the same way smaller isn’t always easier to ride – at least that was the case once the Japanese started taking an interest. The world of GP racing included a variety of classes, with the 250cc and 500cc classes being…

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