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There was an impressive and much-varied entry at this free to the public French event. Words and photographs: Mike Davis An eclectic range of two-wheeled machines, spanning more than a century of motorcycling, were put through their paces over the 1200 metre street circuit that plays host to the Chinon Classic each June. While many…

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The Rickman Enthusiasts’ Day, held at the Sammy Miller Museum on June 23, brought an eclectic range of machinery and people together. Words and photographs: James Robinson Don and Derek Rickman, motocross royalty and innovative manufacturers of many products, were on hand to witness what was the biggest attendance in nine years at the Sammy…

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This machine has been restored by a man who rode a similar model on his Scottish Six Days Trial debut, while it has significance to the man who tested it too… Words: ANDY WESTLAKE Photographs: GARY CHAPMAN As the Villiers two-stroke crackled into life, I was transported back to the day in 1972 when, on…

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The Vintage Motor Cycle Club’s (VMCC) annual showpiece event once again attracted a strong and enthusiastic entry. Words and photographs: JAMES ROBINSON ‘The largest gathering of veteran and vintage motorcycles in the world’ is the proud proclamation of the Banbury Run, those words writ large across the front cover of the programme for this year’s…

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Brooklands Motorcycle Day was held on June 30, drawing an eclectic collection of superb machines to the Surrey speedbowl. It is now 80 years since the last race was held over the fabled Outer Circuit but Brooklands loses none of its appeal. As the sun and temperature rose, a turn-out of bikes gradually filled the…

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British Historic Racing visited Lydden Hill circuit, east of Canterbury, Kent, on June 22-23, for a weekend of track action and entertainment. The club managed to complete a 37 race programme over the two days, with most riders getting at least two opportunities to race every day. With many categories from which to choose, catering…

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Elk Promotions events at the huge field on the outskirts of Hamstreet in Kent are always popular. From just about any direction, the local roads make it a pleasant ride, evidenced by long lines of parked bikes. The entries at the Romney Marsh Classic Show on June 23 demonstrated a great variety as well as…

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John McGuinness, Dean Harrison, Michaels Dunlop and Rutter, Conor Cummins, Jamie Coward, James Hillier and Danny Webb are just some of the stellar names expected for this year’s Classic TT festival, which begins on August 17, with the race days August 24 and 26. Expect Patons to battle with MV Agustas, Manx Nortons, Honda twins…

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