Sam Hewitt
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Oh, what a day
There’s a theory expounded that in any event report, if the writer mentions the weather then they’re struggling for things to say. Of course, that’s not the case about the VMCC’s Banbury Run, but fact of the matter is, it’s not possible to report on the event, on June 18, without commenting on the scorching…
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Seaside speed trials at Brighton
The Brighton Speed Trials is considered to be the longest running motorsport event in the world, as it first ran in 1905. For 2017, Saturday, September 2 sees yet another running of this iconic happening along Brighton seafront’s Madeira Drive. Nowadays, the format of the Speed Trials is a single-lane standing-start ¼-mile sprint, the event…
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Editor’s welcome
There are times – many times – as I look through the Mortons archive when I veer off on a tangent, unable to resist going down an avenue as my curiosity has been piqued, which happened again as I researched the 1954 Dutch TT for the archive picture in this issue. Occasionally a name appears…
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July 2017
Archive photograph News Letters Triumph Tiger 100 Subscribe and save Stafford show report Montgomery-Anzani V-twin Ariel W/NG Moto Guzzi Superalce Velocette Venom Glass plates – 1953 scrambling from Hawkstone Park Agostini on Diamond Jubilee TT Closer look – 1919 SSDT Roy Poynting column Don Morley interview Men who mattered – Steve Lancefield Jerry Thurston column…
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Ill tratorre
Words: Phil Turner Photographs: Gary Chapman Alongside fast, lithe, racing thoroughbreds, Moto Guzzi could turn its hand to more utilitarian two-wheelers when needed. The Superalce was one of the finest. As the dark clouds of conflict drew in across Europe for the second time, Moto Guzzi – like most established motorcycle manufacturers – would have to…
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Boston Classic and Custom show
There’s something different for this year’s Boston Bike Night on July 6, as the whole of the Narrow Bargate precinct area will be dedicated to a ride-in Classic and Custom bike show. Entry is free and the event will cater for one-off custom specials, British, European and American classics up to 1975 and Japanese to…
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Brooklands then and now
On July 2 Brooklands’ hosts its Then and Now show, which will welcome a selection of clubs and manufacturers to the Surrey speedbowl, while there will also be action on Test Hill too. Details from 01932 857381 or www.brooklandsmuseum.com
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Yorkshire auction in July
TWENTY motorcycles have already been entered into the next Dee, Atkinson and Harrison classic motorcycle auction to be held on July 29 at Sledmere House in East Yorkshire. The Entries include a limited edition Norton Domiracer from 2014, number 45 of 50, with only delivery mileage. Older machines include a fully restored 1967 Triumph Trophy…
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Double best in show at Stafford
Though competition was stiff, there was a unique occurrence at this year’s Stafford show when Best in Show was awarded jointly to two identical motorcycles. Wiltshire-based Alan Smith and Australian resident Peter Robinson were both involved in the restorations, with Alan bringing both bikes to Stafford. Read more in our Stafford report in the magazine.
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Tiger Tim!
Words: Steve Wilson Photographs: Gary Chapman In 1951, when Wiltshireman Cyril Griffin was called up for National Service, he bought a 1950 Triumph Speed Twin for trips home on leave weekends. Being stationed at Epsom with the Experimental Mobile Column, an early part of the Civil Defence organisation, meant a 160-mile round trip. The sprung hub…
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