When my brother Brian died last year, we found a number of photographs which he took at scrambles he attended in the Fifties. There are some pretty well-known names amongst the riders. Our family (at
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world’s biggest classic motorcycle publisher, Mortons Media Group, unleashes new website and app
That’s right, classic bike fans – we’ve been busy during lockdown and May 8 will see the launch of the Classic Bike Hub.
Read moreMemories of a golden era
I started scrambling in 1956 with a Royal Enfield 350 comp Bullet, after a teenage period of cycle speedway. The head inlet port was widened to 1 1/16in and inlet valve changed to 1 9/16in
Read moreFrom the Archive: International Dirt Bike Show
Though a modern event, there is still the odd thing for us classic enthusiasts at the Motul- sponsored International Dirt Bike Show… With all that’s best in the modern dirt bike scene on display at
Read moreA commendable legacy
Situated in what most East and West Coast Americans refer to as ‘Fly-Over Country’ discreetly behind the door of a former bakery in south St Louis, Missouri is a wonderful collection of truly classic dirt
Read moreOn the G80 trail
I’m looking for information on reworking a 1953 G80 Matchless to be more of a trail and greenlane capable machine. What I’m looking at is the front and rear suspension improvements and a few things
Read moreBreak over
I have finally got round to getting myself a trials iron to hit the twinshock scene again after a 38-year hiatus from my last ride on my 1975 325 Bultaco. I’ve bought myself a nice,
Read moreClassic Dirt Bike Scrambles series: Classic championship grows
For 2019 the AMCA/CDB British Classic Motocross Championship added a new class. Words & Pics: Andy Withers at AWsportsphoto With a new Pre-68 class added to reflect the changes in the scene, there was even
Read morefrom the archive: Spirit of Adventure
At one time all motorcycling was an adventure, but as roads improved the adventurous had to look elsewhere… Words: Tim BrittonPics: Mortons Archive There is little doubt adventure biking has taken hold of public perception
Read moreShow within a show
A regular part of the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show is our Classic Dirt Bike area. Words and pics: Tim Britton WE only managed to squeeze one photo from our part of the Carole
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