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Electric trike back on road

By James Robinson, 16 May 2012. Taken from The Classic MotorCycle

The stunning replica of the world’s first electric vehicle, built in 1881 by English scientists William Ayrton and John Perry, has been completed by a team at Autovision Museum...

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McGuinness on front row at NW200

By Web editor, 16 May 2012. Taken from Classic Racer

John McGuinness is on provisional front row for the North West 200. McGuinness and team-mate Simon Andrews will now take part in the second practice session on Thursday 17 May before the final grid positions are decided for Saturday’s races...

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Supercharged 300mph machine takes Lanark show’s top prize

By Daniel Sharp, 16 May 2012.

A sleek supercharged machine designed to hit a world record-breaking 313mph has scooped the top award at Scotland’s newest motorcycle show. The 22ft vehicle, powered by a one litre 700bhp Kawasaki attracted huge crowds at the show...

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Island Racer 2012

By Web editor, 15 May 2012.

As the world’s greatest road race, the Isle of Man TT, gathers pace, so does the only magazine that gives fans full coverage and the chance to capture the event’s unique atmosphere – Island Racer 2012. Priced at £7.99, Island Racer goes on sale May 17th with a free DVD...

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Rare Matchless up for sale

By Web editor, 15 May 2012.

Auction company Historics at Brooklands, the independent classic vehicle auction company, has a consignment of motorcycles coming up on the auction on May 26, one of which, a 1920 Matchless combination, is attracting a lot of pre-sale attention...

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Lanark Show awards

By Web editor, 15 May 2012.

Our independent judging panel at the Lanark Show has inspected all of the exhibits and nominated the Show winners. All are special but the Best In Show winner is very special indeed - Derek Palmer's 'Flower of Scotland' land speed machine! He will be attempting to smash the world land speed record in August of this year...

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Trials ace meets stunt ace

By Web editor, 15 May 2012.

Trials ace Brian Marr, who filled in at the last moment to do our demonstrations, and stuntriding legend Kevin Carmichael display their skills in a spontaneous performance for the appreciative Lanark show crowd...

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Old time variety at Stafford

By Tim Britton, 15 May 2012. Taken from Old Bike Mart

Preview of what to expect at the forthcoming 32nd Carole Nash International Classic MotorCycle show which runs on the 28th and 29th April at the Stafford County Show Ground

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Double boost for bikes in bus lanes

By Tony Carter, 14 May 2012. Taken from MSL Magazine

The spread of motorcycle access to all UK bus lanes gets a double boost on May 6 when a key ‘trial’ scheme starts in the heart of London on roads controlled by Westminster City Council...

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Donnie McLeod at Lanark

By Donnie McLeod, 14 May 2012.

Eighties GP ace, huge trials fan and joint guest of honour at Lanark Donnie McLeod talks with Dave Craggs about his past track experiences, the Lanark Show and the Armstrong he used to ride...

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Issue 39-06 - June 2012

Where legends come to life...

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