The Classic MotorCycle

Men who mattered

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Sam Hewitt

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3rd July 2019

The electrical trade wasn’t really to his liking, so young Kershaw sought employment in the motorcycle industry. Herbert Sydney Kershaw […]
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Ride of remembrance

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Sam Hewitt

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1st July 2019

With 2019 being the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Second World War and the 75th anniversary of D-Day, […]
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A brief chat with… Royce Creasey

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Sam Hewitt

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1st July 2019

The outspoken journalist, enthusiast, engineer and feet-forward advocate still has strong opinions on what he believes is the way to […]
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Keep awake!

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Sam Hewitt

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1st July 2019

Sleep deprivation is a fact of life for the parents of small children – and long distance trials riders – […]
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No hill left unclimbed

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Sam Hewitt

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1st July 2019

In the pioneer days of motorcycling, hill climbs – and hill climbing – were popular proving grounds. Words: Rachael Clegg […]
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Velocette GTP appreciation

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Sam Hewitt

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30th June 2019

I was pleased May’s Restoration Guide highlighted the often-overlooked Velocette GTP. More and more of these stylish, practical lightweights are […]
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Hub centre machines

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Sam Hewitt

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30th June 2019

As usual, I read with interest the You Were Asking column in May’s TCM, as always nicely written by Richard […]
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Bonnie search

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Sam Hewitt

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29th June 2019

I’m hoping you or your readers might be able to help. My dad died 23 years ago, aged 53. I […]
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“That’s not a real Harley…”

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Sam Hewitt

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28th June 2019

The somewhat surprising collaboration resulting from the Harley-Davidson purchase of Aermacchi actually produced a raft of good motorcycles. Words: James […]
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Sketchbook stock photos

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Sam Hewitt

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27th June 2019

Martin Squires, the author and illustrator of the Sketchbook Travels articles, has just released a new series of prints featuring […]
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