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A Social History of Motorcycling: Part One The Pioneers (1901 to 1924)

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Sam Hewitt

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24th July 2020

In this series of extracts from his forthcoming book, Mike Lewis looks at the evolution of social motorcycling in Britain
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Season’s round up

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Sam Hewitt

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15th July 2020

The second half of the Lansdowne campaign brought more close racing, with four champions duly crowned. Words: Richard Adams Photography:
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The German Grand Prix: Not as expected

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Sam Hewitt

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8th July 2020

When John Surtees fractured his arm in the 350cc event, thus ruling him out of any further racing, the 500cc
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A brief chat with… Henry Cole

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Sam Hewitt

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1st July 2020

Words: MICHAEL BARRACLOUGH Photography: WORLD’S GREATEST MOTORCYCLE RIDES Henry Cole’s television programmes about travelling the world form the cornerstone of
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From the archive: In Ixion’s wheeltracks

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Sam Hewitt

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16th June 2020

It was 110 years ago when a well-known motorcycling name undertook a feat of endurance on a Triumph.A group of
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Superb Single: Vincent Comet

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Shannon Butcher

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10th June 2020

“High performance single with magnificent roadholding, steering and brakes,” was the way The MotorCycle described the Vincent Comet when they tested it in 1950.
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From the archive: Crystal Palace Grand Prix

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Sam Hewitt

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9th June 2020

A bounty of thrills at Crystal Palace: A 10,000-strong crowd turned up to watch the racing on Sydenham’s mile-long circuit
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from the archive: Classic camera – Earls Court: The boss and the Baron at Earls Court

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Sam Hewitt

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20th May 2020

Words: MICHAEL BARRACLOUGH The Earls Court show that took place in November 1962 was a particularly exciting occasion for the
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Trio of Brough Superiors, right? Wrong.

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Sam Hewitt

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13th May 2020

Photo: Mortons Archive Three big V-twins, featuring plated petrol tanks and even at a glance a fine specification, with speedometers
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From the archive: 1960 Motocross: Black clouds and sunshine

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Sam Hewitt

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13th May 2020

Despite the gloomy start, 1960 was to be a good year for British scrambling. Established star Jeff Smith took the
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