The world’s largest and best TT publication takes on the 2024 Isle of Man TT. The 2024 issue features 148 pages of the most incredible photos, articles and interviews on TT 2024. Discover what’s on for the year, a who’s who of every rider taking part and a brilliant TT guide. Get up close and personal with the biggest names in motorcycle racing as Island Racer introduces you to the stars of TT 2024. It explores the stories behind these riders and the triumphs and challenges that define them. Whether you’re a seasoned TT aficionado or a newcomer to the world of motorcycle racing, Island Racer ..read more

Frank Melling’s new book about the racing great Jim Redman is our book of the week. That Jim Redman is one of the true greats of motorcycle racing is indisputable. With six World Championship titles and six Isle of Man TT wins to his credit, as well as being both captain and manager of the Honda race team, Redman’s record is incredible. Born in London in 1931, he emigrated to Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, in 1952 and it was here that his racing career began. His greatest successes came during the early to mid-1960s when he dominated the 250cc and 350cc World Championships and scored his TT victorie ..read more

Longstanding classic motorcycle insurer provider Carole Nash is pleased to announce its return as headline sponsor at The International Classic Motorcycle Show and the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show in 2024. The two shows in April and October, both held at Stafford Country Showground, are the largest classic motorcycle gatherings in the world and are must-do events for any discerning motorcycle fan. Famed for its incredible guests, huge Autojumble, record-breaking Bonhams motorcycle auction, massive trade village and of course, the people that make the scene so vibrant. “We’re absolutely ..read more

The club are pleased to announce that sales of spares will be open to members of the public from 31st March 2024. Club members will also benefit from the new system, as they will receive a 10% discount on all purchases made. The club is a non-profit making organisation, which means that any profits are reinvested in the commissioning and purchasing of spares, for the benefit of all owners of AJS & Matchless machines. As well as the 10% discount on spares purchased, membership of the club also offers a range of benefits: Technical help phoneline Machine Dating information from the factory ..read more

In addition to a Vincent Black Lightning and several other fabulous machines, the Clive Wood MBE Collection will be sold by Bonhams at the Spring Stafford Sale at The International Classic MotorCycle Show on April 20/21. The late Clive Wood, a prominent figure in Teesside industry committed to philanthropy, had diverse interests including racehorses, playing trumpet, vintage cars, art, fly fishing, beekeeping, metal detecting, and horticulture – and a strong affinity for British motorcycles. Highlights of Wood’s 40- plus collection, to be offered entirely without reserve, include numerous rar ..read more

The late Clive Wood, a prominent figure in Teesside industry, began his career at Marske Machine Company as an apprentice fitter-turner. Known for his energetic work and humble client care, he became sales manager at Tees Components, personally investing in both Tees Components and Dormor Machine & Engineering. Clive’s passion for innovation led Tees Components to adapt machinery in the late 1980s, establishing a dedicated tunnel lining production line. This facility crafted cast iron liners for the Channel Tunnel and the Jubilee Line extension. Committed to philanthropy, Clive founded th ..read more

Welcome to Classic Dirt Bike magazine, where we celebrate the best in older off-road motorcycles and showcase those who ride them… both now and back in the day. In Issue 70 of Classic Dirt Bike magazine, you can expect all of this… Honda re-thought What happens when a former world champion feels Honda’s TLR could do with a bit of work to put it into shape? This is what happens… Talking Italian Gilera set the MX world talking when it launched its water-cooled two-stroke single in 1981. From the archive With the factory focused on its star man’s 500cc world title it fell to others to keep the C ..read more

The fourteenth production Vincent Black Lightning will be auctioned at the Spring Stafford Sale later in the year. Bonhams Bonhams|Cars will auction the 14th production Vincent Black Lightning at its Spring Stafford Sale during the International Classic MotorCycle Show on April 21. One of only 34 machines built, the Black Lightning is a rare beast and its not often one is sold publicly. The sale of this ‘Polish Lightning’ is estimated at £120,000 – 150,000. It was ‘Rollie’ Free’s capture of the ‘world’s fastest production motorcycle’ record in 1948 on a tuned Series-B Black Shadow that led dir ..read more

Motorcycle Racing and TV presenter Guy Martin has captivated audiences worldwide for years… and this April it will be the crowds at Stafford who get to see him live on stage. Martin has been lined up as star guest at the International Classic MotorCycle Show for the Sunday of the two-day event. Taking place at Stafford County Showground on April 20-21, the show has become famous for being THE place to see thousands of fabulous bikes, hundreds of trade and club stands plus the vast autojumble. Billed as ‘the Big One’ in the event calendar, it is the perfect place for Martin to shares stor ..read more

Organisers have called time on Brighton Speed Trials, the world’s longest running motorsport event. BST 2006. Bruce Floothain (marshal) with Andy Forward on 500 Triumph Morado. Nick Wingrove (marshal) further back. The VMCC Sprint Section Committee announced “with great sadness” that the Brighton Speed Trials will not run again for the foreseeable future. “The VMCC Sprint Section had the honour of providing the motorcycle entry for the Brighton Speed Trails for over 40 years and while we take in the sadness of the news, our thoughts are with Brighton & Hove Motor Club, who had to make the ..read more