Legendary Italian racer and nine-time world champion Carlo Ubbiali (pictured below) died on June 2.
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Fancy winning aJubilee Bonnie?
Dispelling the coronavirus blues, the National Motorcycle Museum has another treat lined-up this summer thanks
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Stafford set for a double delight
It’s set to be double the value for showgoers this autumn, as thanks to the
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International Dirt Bike Show postponed until 2021
Due to the current situation with the coronavirus pandemic, Mortons Events have had to postpone
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The German Grand Prix: Not as expected
When John Surtees fractured his arm in the 350cc event, thus ruling him out of
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A brief chat with… Henry Cole
Words: MICHAEL BARRACLOUGH Photography: WORLD’S GREATEST MOTORCYCLE RIDES Henry Cole’s television programmes about travelling the
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From the archive: In Ixion’s wheeltracks
It was 110 years ago when a well-known motorcycling name undertook a feat of endurance
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Superb Single: Vincent Comet
“High performance single with magnificent roadholding, steering and brakes,” was the way The MotorCycle described the Vincent Comet when they tested it in 1950.
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From the archive: Crystal Palace Grand Prix
A bounty of thrills at Crystal Palace: A 10,000-strong crowd turned up to watch the
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from the archive: Classic camera – Earls Court: The boss and the Baron at Earls Court
Words: MICHAEL BARRACLOUGH The Earls Court show that took place in November 1962 was a
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Read moreThe German Grand Prix: Not as expected
When John Surtees fractured his arm in the 350cc event, thus ruling him out of any further racing, the 500cc GP event was thrown wide open. Even then there was no guarantee who would scoop
Read moreCarlo Ubbiali 1929-2020
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;
Read moreFancy winning aJubilee Bonnie?
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
Read moreSneak peek inside the August issue of The Classic MotorCycle…
The August edition of The Classic MotorCycle magazine offers a lavishly illustrated celebration of legendary machines, riders and races, and news, reviews and rare period images from the golden age of motorcycling. Drawing on an
Read moreStafford set for a double delight
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
Read moreCycle attachments affection
I enjoyed the article ‘Battle of the Bugs’ in the April edition of TCM. I have long thought that the magazine ought to devote a little space to cycle attachments, as I feel sure some
Read moreA brief chat with… Henry Cole
Words: MICHAEL BARRACLOUGH Photography: WORLD’S GREATEST MOTORCYCLE RIDES Henry Cole’s television programmes about travelling the world form the cornerstone of the audio-visual diet of those afflicted with wanderlust. Spending up to five weeks at a
Read moreFalling Comets
With reference to the Vincent Meteors feature in the May 2020 issue. As a Vincent Series C Comet rider for over 50 years, I quite agree with James Robinson that the Comet does feel like
Read moreFeeling the pressure
With reference to the article by Richard Rosenthal on Suzuki 50cc racing motorycles, in the June 2020 issue, I attach a photograph taken in the paddock at the TT in 1962. It show the Suzuki
Read moreCredit for Billy Jones
Hope you’re well in these ‘interesting’ times. What a pity we can’t all be out enjoying this lovely spring weather on our bikes, but it’s a sacrifice we have to make. What we are grateful
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