The young Kevin Schwantz didn’t get into road-racing until comparatively late, but when he did he set the sport alight. Words: Bertie Simmonds Photographs: Mortons Archive In 1984 he was a club racer, known for
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Oxford celebrates 50 years
Oxford Products is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2023 and has a full calendar of celebrations to mark this special year. Imagine all the stuff we bikers have thanks to the motorcycle and push-bike firm,
Read moreBike grandad's licence saved!
A grandfather and keen biker was wrongly denied a licence to ride his motorcycles for over three years, according to the national Ombudsman. Paul Olsen, a graphic designer who airbrushed the one of the original
Read moreLaps of the Gods!
For the 1967 Senior TT Mike Hailwood faced a bit of a challenge in his bid to score his second hat-trick of wins around the Isle of Man course – but lady luck was smiling…
Read moreHammer of the Gods!
Twenty years ago, a sound was emanating from the tracks and pit lanes in Grand Prix racing that hadn’t been heard in quite some time. From the mid-1970s the two-stroke had been king, ever since
Read moreSealey reveal new Hand Tool promotion
Sealey’s new Hand Tool Promotion is out now and valid until October 31 2021. It contains over 35 new lines as well as savings of up to 55% off list price! What are you waiting
Read moreMoto Culture watches designed in style of your favourite motorcycle Grand Prix teams
We think these are dead saucy… Each Moto Culture watch represents a particular team that we may have supported during those halcyon days of the late 1980s/early 1990s. Yes, this was a true golden age
Read moreOliver's Mount Festival cancelled
Here’s a deletion from the current diary dates at Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough. Following the Borough Council’s detailed inspections, surveyors have found several serious issues with many of the old buildings at Oliver’s Mount that make
Read moreWant to work for the legendary Team Obsolete?
Want to work for the legendary Team Obsolete? Well, here is an exciting opportunity to work on some of the world’s most famous classic racing bikes from the golden era of racing! Also see The
Read moreHonda Owners Club Classic Show back for 60th anniversary
To celebrate 60 years of the HOC, an event will take place at the Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum on June 27, 2021. The museum – located at Bashley Cross Roads, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 5SZ
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