The Annual Cholmondeley – pronounced ‘Chumley’ – Pageant of Power takes place every June in the beautiful grounds of Cholmondeley Castle near Whitchurch in rural Cheshire where the Cholmondeley family have lived since Norman times.
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Miller’s ‘other’ Ariel
It was well known in the 1960s that Sammy Miller ran two almost identical Ariels –though 786 GON was often sidelined in favour of the more famous GOV 132. Miller’s ‘other’ Ariel Though similar to
Read moreCantilever Beezer
These days a monoshock or cantilever suspension system is considered ‘normal’, but in 1962 John Wilkinson must have caused a bit of a stir when he turned up at a scramble with this Goldie. Cantilever
Read moreAuction Do’s And Don’ts
For many it’s the highlight of the show weekend, but if you think you can just turn up at the Bonhams Autumn Stafford Sale this October 17-18 and expect to walk away with a bargain,
Read moreStafford Motorcycle Show Is A Roaring Success
One of the premier events on the motorcycle calendar has enjoyed yet another bumper weekend, as enthusiasts poured in to Staffordshire County Showground to see star guests, stunning bike restorations and a record-breaking Bonhams sale.
Read moreOriginal and unrestored
It started off as a nice idea when CDB was offered a totally original Francis-Barnett trials bike to feature. How many other comp bikes had survived unrestored, we asked, can’t be many surely? Maybe we’d
Read moreSID’S SCOTTISH…
In 1966, while England’s footballers prepared to write their names in World Cup history, a young Yorkshire lad was putting his on the JR Alexander Trophy. SID’S SCOTTISH… Tyndrum was a long old ride from
Read moreLito X-cam
This bike created a sensation at Earls Court Motorcycle Show in 1966. In a world in which two-strokes suddenly had taken the lead in motocross, there were still lots of sympathies for classic four-stroke machines.
Read moreThat was the year… Les Archer became European MX champion
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. That was the year… Les Archer
Read moreGone but not forgotten
Time and time again proof arises that the British industry wasn’t short on ideas or talent. Finance on the other hand… Colin Sparrow looks over the Greeves 500. Gone but not forgotten Former Greeves race
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