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The Classic Motorcycle
3d ago
Back to Classics, a premier restoration and parts company specializing in classic Ducati motorcycles, is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newly refurbished and expanded workshop facilities. The grand opening event will take place on Saturday, May 11th, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The expansion of their workshop facilities is a testament to Back to Classics’ commitment to providing the highest standards of restoration and parts development for classic Ducati motorcycles. Followers on YouTube already had the opportunity to witness the refurbishment and enlargement of the workshop fac ..read more
The Classic Motorcycle
6d ago
The hugely popular Prescott Bike Festival and everything you’ve come to love about the show, is back on June 23rd at the world famous Prescott Hill Climb, near Cheltenham.
A real celebration of motorcycles, something for everyone. 100 Paddock Specials (the invited guests, some really special machinery in there) and 200 Run the Hill (public) entries take to the Hill. See some rare factory builds, classics, racing 50’s, rare 2 strokes, single marque clubs and so much more. A rare opportunity to see those bikes actually running and doing what they were built to do.
Plus: selected trade stands, O ..read more
The Classic Motorcycle
1w ago
With qualifying week beginning this month, there’s not long left to wait for the Isle of Man TT 2024. Here’s the full schedule.
Qualifying Week Monday 27 May – Sunday 2 June 2024
Monday 27 May
Free racing & qualifying 1
10:00 – Roads Close
10:40 – Newcomers’ Speed Control Lap
10:55 – Supersport/Supertwin (untimed)
11:35 – Superbike/Superstock (untimed)
12:20 – Sidecars (untimed)
13:45 – Supersport/Supertwin
14:30 – Superbike/Superstock
15:20 – Sidecars
Tuesday 28 May
Qualifying 2
18:00 – Roads Close
18:30 – Superbike/Superstock
19:20 – Supersport/Supertwin
20:10 – Sidecars
Wednesday ..read more
The Classic Motorcycle
2w ago
Motorcycle riders are being invited to help set a new ride-in record as MotoFest Coventry celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Organisers are revving up for the new record on Saturday, June 1, with plans to have more than 500 classic and modern two-wheeled machines involved in a spectacular start to the 2024 festival at the City Centre Sprint Circuit. There is no need to register for the ride-in, just turn up on the day.
MotoFest Coventry is a two-day festival in partnership with E.ON, taking place this year on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 at various city locations. It will feature a uniqu ..read more
The Classic Motorcycle
1M ago
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
The Classic Motorcycle
1M ago
Thousands of bikers met up in tribute to Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers.
Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire
Bikers from across the country met up to raise money for cancer research in homage to Dave Myers, who died in February at the age of 66 after a battle with cancer.
Over 6,000 motorcyclists rode from Beverley to Whitby in tribute to the late star.
The other half of the Hairy Bikers, Si King, thanked those taking part in the motorcycle ride, saying “he would have loved it”.
King wrote on social media: “I hope the ride out goes well for you all. Many many thanks for remembering Dave in this w ..read more
The Classic Motorcycle
1M ago
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
The Classic Motorcycle
1M ago
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 d ..read more
The Classic Motorcycle
1M ago
Organisers Andy Johnstone and John McCrink are pleased to announce that the guest of honour for the Moidart Peninsula Classic Road Run is Derbyshire trials and scrambles ace and Moidart Run stalwart Jonathan Tye.
Jonathan is the younger of two motorcycling brothers who both achieved much success in careers that started back in the late 1940s. Jonathan will always tell you that he envied his late big brother David’s supreme riding ability – however, David was equally envious of Jonathan’s RAF flying career.
Jonathan was genuinely pleased to be asked to be the guest of honour, but such is his a ..read more
The Classic Motorcycle
1M ago
The Transport Torques evening event on Saturday, April 6, at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, hosts the public premiere of the film, ‘Mary Motorcycle.’
In October 1967, 26-year old Mary Sievier set off to ride to India on a 175cc BSA Bantam. She reached India… and then kept going for nine years, becoming the first British woman to ride solo around the world.
After the screening of the film, join award-winning documentary maker Martyn Moore and leading motorcycle adventure traveller Tiffany Coates for a Q&A session, and Mary’s newly restored Bantam will be available to view.
More info ..read more