January / February 2010 - issue 141 | On sale now >>
PATON 250 Bicilindrica
Alan Cathcart gets a warm glow each time he reads of another classic race victory achieved by one of the current 500 Paton twins, manufactured by Roberto Pattoni. He explains why...
My pleasure comes not because I have anything to do with the creation of these mechanical masterpieces, built by the son of the man who built them first time around back in the 1960s...
Latest news
Keith Heckles
Classic Racer is sorry to learn of the passing of Keith Heckles on Saturday 23rd January 2010.
A true gentleman and sportsman who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.
• A full obituary will appear in the next issue of Classic Racer magazine.
Classic Racer backs MGP
As long-time supporters of the Manx Grand Prix, Classic Racer is delighted to be working with the Manx Motor Cycle Club as media partners for the 2010 Mountain Circuit races. As a reaction to the difficult financial times we are in, the club has launched a concerted effort to raise awareness of the Manx Grand Prix, not just among the classic scene, but also as a traditional stepping stone to the TT, and Classic Racer will be doing what it can to help...
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Geoffrey Greenham (1957-2009)
Regular Classic Racer advertiser Geoff Greenham died suddenly, following a heart attack, on 5 October 2009. He had a lifelong connection with motorcycles, and raced vintage machines, choosing the popular 250 Single cylinder club championships...
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Fast Fred eases back
On the back of winning both classes of the 2009 Lansdowne series, with riders Glen English and Colin Dally, Fred Walmsley has decided to take things slightly easier in 2010...
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Classic Racer 2010 Legends Calendar
The official 2010 Classic Racer calendar is the only action packed motorcycle calendar that offers a unique and nostalgic look at over three exciting decades of racing, in a super-sized gallery style.
To match its impressive size, Classic Racer magazine editor - Malc Wheeler, has selected 13 emotive full colour images from Mortons Media Group’s vast and impressive archive, perfectly capturing racing legends such as Kenny Roberts, Barry Sheene, Jock Taylor and Randy Mamola to name but a few. Printed in large format 520mm x 495mm on quality art paper with ring binding and loop for hanging. Please note; this calendar is limited supply.
• This limited edition calendar is just £17.50 including p&p Uk/IRE - and is in stock now
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This book is the culmination of hours of painstaking work by author Richard Rosenthal who has, over a number of years, developed a passion for old motorcycles. 
