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BSA Gold Star celebration video on YouTube Viny Parkinson writes: “Myself and few friends have recently posted a short film on YouTube about this iconic BSA Gold Star in celebration of its 75th birthday. “It was filmed in May around the North Downs area of Surrey by Richard Taylor, who has been making current affairs…

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Watsonian-Squire sidecars Founded by TF Watson in 1912, Watsonian has survived two world wars, the Great Depression of 1929 (and numerous economic recessions) and a devastating factory fire in 1930.  Attractions at the Centenary Rally include a display of historic sidecars along with the company archives, driving skills test, prizes for ‘best in show’, celebrity guests,…

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Cassington Bike Night now back in business The Cassington Bike Night is run annually by the British Motorcycle Riders Club (BMRC), who meet each Monday in local establishment the Red Lion at Cassington. Sadly the event was cancelled last year after the council stated it needed to close roads because of road safety issues –…

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Aprilia wins its first GP victory A week later Gardner and Lawson switched positions at Anderstorp, Sweden, with Mamola again third. It was again Gardner first and Lawson second at Brno, Czechoslovakia, on August 23, with Japan’s Tadahiko Taira (Yamaha) third before Mamola won the San Marino GP at the month’s end, trailed home by…

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Hugh Anderson (Suzuki) took the 50cc race, Dan Shorey (Bultaco) the 125cc, Fritz Scheidegger (BMW) the first sidecar race from Max Deubel (BMW), with a reversal of positions for the second event. Derek Minter (Honda) took the 250 race from teammate Jim Redman and the 350 on a Norton from similarly mounted Mike Hailwood. Bob…

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The Classic Motorcycle’s on sale now! This month's contents includes… • Lansdowne round-up    • Richard Adams interview              • Men who mattered: Ernest Marples Ernest Marples was the Minister of Transport who presided over the introduction of the 250cc learner law, as well as other important legislation, though he ended his days mired in controversy –…

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Designer confounds critics with his vision After weeks of fine weather, heavy rain greeted competitors for the Crystal Palace meeting. After a five lap cycle race, a big field of solo motorcycle all-comers lined up for the handicap start 10 lap, 20 mile race at the South London venue. Harold Daniell (490cc Norton) took an…

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Wal Handley book written by nephew Among the marques he was famously associated with were Rex-Acme, Rudge and Velocette. This overdue book has been written by his nephew John Handley. None More Brave is published by Aspect Design – ISBN No. 978-1-908832-13-9. It is available in softback at £15 from most bookshops or directly from…

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