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Mervyn Stratford on his way to another victory on his 1934 Rudge 250 There was ample time for Saturdays 10-lap races and a couple of parades, but the Sunday curfew meant eight-lap outings, with damp conditions for the early part of the programme. Genuine ex-race machinery was supplemented by numerous less exotic models that were…

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Last year the charity riders visited the Mohne dam in Germany The charity ride will start at RAF Coningsby, Lincs on September 17 and will finish with a ride into the city of Arnhem in the Netherlands in time for the commemoration ceremonies at the famous John Frost Bridge on September 19, 2014. Dambusters2014 is…

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Replacement BSA brake plate The brake shoes are fitted with bronze bearing plates to reduce the wear on the contact area, all fittings are manufactured from stainless steel and are drilled and reamed to eliminate slack in the operating system. The air scoop gauze is set back into its aperture and is flush with the…

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September’s TCM is out! • Editor's welcome • Archive photograph         • News     • Diary      • Letters  • Coupes Moto Legende    • Subscribe and save           • BSA Rocket Gold Star Super Profile            • Velocette KTT     • BMW R67/R68   • Royal Enfield Motor Carrier          • Straight from the plate – 1930 Belgian GP               • Motorcycle spotlight –…

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Book signing and more at NMM In addition to the unique test ride opportunities, the MT Tour events will include the incredible Dave Coates Stunt Show (Saturday 2 only) as well as the amazing MT Tour truck with exclusive MT apparel and accessories on display. Not only this but the Museum will play host to…

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Ride to the Wall was founded in 2008 for the motorcycle community and raises money for the upkeep of the National Memorial Arboretum. It sees people both young and old from the UK, Europe and further afield coming together in a moving emotional service to remember the names engraved on the walls of the Armed…

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The Carole Nash Great Scottish Bike Show takes place at Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre on the weekend of August 9-10, and topping the bill of live action is Yamaha’s Dark Side MT Tour, which sees the Japanese manufacturing giant offering an array of free activities to showgoers. Test ride opportunities will be available for both…

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As in previous years the event gives enthusiasts the opportunity to ride their own machines in multiple track sessions over the weekend. On the Saturday of the event all classes of road machines are catered for, from the earliest Veterans (discounted entry fee available for pre 1925 machines) through to machines of the superbike era…

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Museum Director James Hewing stated “we have tremendous plans over the next few years to make The National Motorcycle Museum a truly dynamic resource for everyone who loves old motorcycles. Building on Museum founder Roy Richards incredible legacy we want to give enthusiasts the chance not only to be part of, but more importantly, to…

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Venue is the National Sports Centre, behind the Quarter Bridge Hotel. It’s a 20 minute walk to Douglas. Details for 2015 are yet to be confirmed, but price will be circa £20 per person per night with ‘significant savings’ for those arriving on motorcycles with Metzeler tyres. Keep an eye on www.metzeler.co.uk

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