When a young Belfast lad called Miller could not afford a new trials bike, he convinced his dad to buy him a Villiers 8E three-speed power unit from the factory, so he could make his
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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
Read moreBREAKING: Kempton Autojumble cancelled
The Kempton Autojumble, due to be held this Saturday, September 12, has unfortunately had to be cancelled due to circumstances outside of our control. We are very sorry at the late notice for this, as we
Read moreHarris’ Husky
Fancy owning an icon of the dirt world? Well you can… No, not Charlie Harris but his eight-speed Husqvarna. From a fresh-faced youth with L-plates on his Greeves trials bike, Charlie Harris scaled the heights
Read moreSuper Profile: Sandiford’s Cheney
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
Read morePREVIEW: Issue 56 of Classic Dirt Bike
Welcome to Classic Dirt Bike magazine, where we celebrate the best in older off-road motorcycles and showcase those who ride them… both now and back in the day. In our brand new Issue 56 of Classic
Read moreEVENTS: Jersey Classic and Modern Two Day Trial, March 14/15, 2020
Just in Time: Jersey Classic and Modern Trials Club hosted probably one of the last events before the pandemic ‘lockdown’… roll on 2021. Words: Tim BrittonPics: Jersey Evening Post For such a small island –
Read moreOriginal and unrestored
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
Read moreBaa Classic
Almost on our print deadline the editor’s own club were allowed to run the Baa Classic at Edmundbyers in County Durham. With a half-day opener trial on Saturday, the 90-strong entry were nicely warmed up
Read moreAnatomy of a winner
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
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