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Legendary Italian racer and nine-time world champion Carlo Ubbiali (pictured below) died on June 2. Born September 22, 1929, Ubbiali was reckoned to be the last survivor of the first (1949) season of GP racing; he finished third in the 125cc class on a Mondial. Riding the same marque, he scooped his first GP win…

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Dispelling the coronavirus blues, the National Motorcycle Museum has another treat lined-up this summer thanks to its summer raffle. Museum director James Hewing said: “We have another amazing ‘new/old stock’ first prize for our raffle with a brand new 1977 Triumph T140 Silver Jubilee Bonneville which has never been run or registered and is showing…

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It’s set to be double the value for showgoers this autumn, as thanks to the impact of Covid-19 two huge bike events are set to combine into one great show. The Classic MotorCycle-backed April Stafford show was originally postponed until later in the summer, but now following government advice it has been moved again… and…

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Due to the current situation with the coronavirus pandemic, Mortons Events have had to postpone the International Dirt Bike Show due to be held at Stafford Showground on the 31 October – 1 November 2020. The safety, wellbeing and enjoyment are essential parts of any show and under the current government guidelines, we don’t believe that this can…

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Today, not many people may realise that Switzerland was a country with a reasonable number of motorcycle makers in the 1920s and 30s. Stuttgart’s Retro Classic hosted a display of various examples. Words and photographs: Gerry Vogt From a distance, the red Egli seemed like the centrepiece of the Retro Classic motorcycle exhibition in Stuttgart,…

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The 2020 Speedway Anniversary was held at the Speedway Museum, Broxbourne, Herts, on February 23. Words and photographs: ALAN TURNER The long blonde hair and celebrity image may have been replaced with a more sober look, but the appearance of 1980s track race star Egon Müller stirred enthusiasts’ memories and created plenty of interest at…

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Giacomo Agostini celebrates his 78th birthday today (June 16) so there’s no better time to reflect on the Italian’s illustrious career. Thanks to Mortons Archive, here’s a collection of rare photographs chronicling a career which saw him win a record 15 world championships and 122 motorcycle grand prix.   At the 1965 350cc Isle of Man…

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The 1972 British 500cc champion Alexander James ‘Jim’ Harvey died in April 2020, less than two weeks short of his 72nd birthday. After starting racing in 1968, he quickly proved a natural, soon riding Metisse G50s and 7Rs for well known sponsor Tom Kirby. Harvey was also second in the 1972 Thruxton 500, on a…

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The Isle of Man Government and the Manx Motor Cycle Club, the organisers of the Classic TT and Manx Grand Prix, has taken the joint decision to cancel this year’s races, which were due to take place August 22-September 4. Read more News and Features at www.classicmotorcyle.co.uk and in the July 2020 issue of The…

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The Vintage Motor Cycle Club (VMCC) has come to the decision that, given the UK Government guidelines for exiting the lockdown, the 2020 Festival of 1000 Bikes is not going be viable and could not be safely run for participants, staff and spectators, while still providing an enjoyable experience. All entrants will receive a full…

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