Ace Times Speed thrills and tea spills, a cafe and culture by Mick Duckworth Opened on London’s North Circular Road in 1938 as an ultra-modern pull-in and refreshment stop for lorry drivers, the Ace Cafe
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Hesketh OC fundraiser
Hesketh owners club raise money For the first time in its 30-year history, members resolved to raise funds for charity and chose to support Riders for Health (RfH). There was a good reason too. Mick
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Kop Hill in Buckinghamshire Nowadays, Kop Hill is just a relatively steep, well surfaced road on the outskirts of Princes Risborough in Buckinghamshire nestling in the heart of the Chiltern Hills. Once though it was
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Amal Concentric carburettor The 900 Series for four-stroke applications has been redesigned to improve performance and wear. It is available in 28, 30 and 32mm bore sizes and with right- or left-hand pilot adjustment. The
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Royal Enfield fork tubes After decades of no availability, Hitchcocks has now manufactured the fork main tubes fitted to the pre-casquette Model G, J, Bullet and 500 Twin. These are European made from nickel chrome
Read moreWaxed cotton trousers
Waxed cotton trousers These traditional wax cotton motorcycle trousers are made using 10 oz waxed cotton. The trousers have an elasticated waist and double layer seat for durability, also a side opeing which is zipped
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Des Heckle aboard the Francis-Barnett Falcon he rescued in 2006 Club members brought a small, but varied selection of bikes to make up a small display to the side of the famous Clubhouse. In spite
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Long-time campaigner Mervyn Stratford continued to wring amazing performances from his 1934 Rudge 250. The 350 class saw some interesting battles between Ducatis and Gold Stars. John Warwick and his 1958 500 Gold Star frequently
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While former National champions were prevailed upon to present trophies and souvenirs, some of the sidecar racers ventured on to the track. Gerry Wheeler, passengered by son Steve, and Alan Artus, with Matt Fumarola, made
Read moreVMCC Sprint Section Wroughton Speed Trials
Justin Newall heads for a class win and a new personal best as he records 10.76 at 123mph on his Hagon Triumph. The Wroughton events always attract a fine variety of machines, often producing performances
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