The Classic MotorCycle

  • The track that continues to attract

    The track that continues to attract

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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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  • Tougher than the rest

    Tougher than the rest

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    Russell Knight has owned this 1950 BSA B31 single for 43 years, and together they’ve had some adventures. Words: Steve Wilson Photographs: Jonathan Fleetwood Memories can be notoriously tricky. Sitting in a rain-soaked June, those of us of a certain age are still likely to recall childhood summer holidays on sandy south coast beaches as…

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  • Book Review

    Book Review

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    “Motorcycles and motorcycling in the USSR from 1939” A social and technical history Author: Colin Turbett Published by: Veloce Publishing Ltd, Veloce House, Parkway Farm Business Park, Middle Farm Way, Poundbury, Dorchester DT1 3AR Email: [email protected] Fax: 01305 250479 Hardback, 280 x 207mm (portrait); 128 pages with 286 photographs and illustrations. ISBN: 978-1-787113-14-5 £25; $40…

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  • Historic racing takes to the track at Lydden Hill

    Historic racing takes to the track at Lydden Hill

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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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  • Eurojumble traders invited for a knees up on Friday evening

    Eurojumble traders invited for a knees up on Friday evening

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    Building on the fantastic success of last year’s event, join hundreds of traders as they showcase their wares to thousands of enthusiasts at the Carole Nash Eurojumble on Friday and Saturday, September 6-7.

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  • Tough challenge for judges

    Tough challenge for judges

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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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  • Stars all set for Classic TT

    Stars all set for Classic TT

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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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  • Bonhams MPH to sponsor Stratford Autojumble

    Bonhams MPH to sponsor Stratford Autojumble

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    Stratford Autojumble is proud to have Bonhams MPH as sponsor for the September event, which takes place at the centre ring at Stratford Racecourse on Sunday 15th.

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  • Glamis Castle show

    Glamis Castle show

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    The 45th Scottish Transport Extravaganza took place at Glamis Castle, Forfar, over July 13/14, 2019. The weather was very temperamental, as is usually the case in those parts, but the Sunday cleared up and the sun shone. With an attendance of around 15,000, it is the biggest event of its kind in Scotland. A wide…

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  • The 26th Carole Nash Eurojumble is one not to miss

    The 26th Carole Nash Eurojumble is one not to miss

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    Make a date in your diary for this year’s Carole Nash Eurojumble on Friday, September 6 and Saturday, September 7.

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