Sam Hewitt

  • Isle of Man TT 2021 cancelled due to Covid uncertainties

    Isle of Man TT 2021 cancelled due to Covid uncertainties

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    The Isle of Man Government has confirmed that the next TT will take place from Saturday 28 May to Saturday 11 June in 2022. It’s sad news – but considering the continued uncertainty as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, the Isle of Man TT organisers have bitten the bullet and made the call to cancel…

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  • HUGE 30% off at Mortons Books this Black Friday weekend!

    HUGE 30% off at Mortons Books this Black Friday weekend!

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    Mortons Books’ biggest sale of the year has arrived! You can get a HUGE 30% OFF ALL BOOKS from Black Friday through to 11:59pm on Cyber Monday PLUS you can get FREE UK delivery. Whether you are treating yourself or ticking off your Christmas lists, Mortons Books have a huge range of books from rail…

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  • Our Black Friday magazine subscription sale is now on!

    Our Black Friday magazine subscription sale is now on!

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        Black Friday is here and we’ve been busy driving down the prices on some of our favourite products for a limited time only. Treat a loved one, treat a friend or to hell with it, treat yourself! Fancy bagging a Black Friday bargain? We’ve taken £5 off subscriptions to some of your favourite…

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  • New Dates for Bristol Classic Bike Show 2021 confirmed

    New Dates for Bristol Classic Bike Show 2021 confirmed

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    The traditional curtain-raiser to the classic season – the Bristol Classic Bike Show – is for one year only switching to a new summer date to try and beat the COVID-19 pandemic. Usually held in February at the Royal Bath & West Showground in Somerset, the 2021 event will be at the same venue but…

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  • BOOK CORNER

    BOOK CORNER

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    Valentino Rossi – the definitive biographyBy Stuart BarkerPrice: £18.99 The latest biography by noted bikesport author Stuart Barker, this looks at the life and career of arguably the greatest motorcycle racer of all time – Valentino Rossi. Rossi’s Grand Prix career has spanned almost 25 years and nine world championships. Using exclusive new interviews with…

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  • New Dates for Classic Dirt Bike Show 2021

    New Dates for Classic Dirt Bike Show 2021

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    The UK’s biggest and best classic off road show is getting a new date for one year only, as the scene aims to fight back against the COVID-19 pandemic. Normally held each February, the Classic Dirt Bike Show in Telford will switch weekends to May 15 and 16 for 2021. Given the continued uncertainty surrounding…

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  • Christmas & Black Friday at The National Motorcycle Museum

    Christmas & Black Friday at The National Motorcycle Museum

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    Whilst The National Motorcycle Museum is closed to visitors during the COVID-19 pandemic, the online retail shop is still operating as normal.  Full of Christmas gift ideas for the classic two-wheel enthusiast, the museum’s online shop hosts lots of classic motorcycling related items, as well as their own museum branded clothing. James Hewing, Museum Director, said: “Due to COVID-19 we won’t…

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  • The Pinhard Trophy

    The Pinhard Trophy

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    The Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club is once more seeking nominations for one of the UK’s most prestigious awards – The Pinhard Trophy. This award has been presented since 1950 to the best Under-21-year-old sporting motorcyclist competing under ACU or SACU jurisdiction. Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent shortened race calendars, entries are now accepted…

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  • Championship for Chris

    Championship for Chris

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    Yoxall-based Chris Saltinstall was delighted to win the CRMC’s 1300 Superbike Championship on his 1064 Moto Guzzi Le Mans. Recapping on his year he said: “I would like to thank the CRMC for putting so much effort into running a full season, which unfortunately due to the current situation came down to just two meetings,…

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  • National Motorcycle Museum fail in  Culture Recovery Fund bid

    National Motorcycle Museum fail in Culture Recovery Fund bid

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    The National Motorcycle Museum has announced that their application for an urgent grant through the Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage has failed. The Museum applied for a grant from the fund which was established by government to provide funding support to organisations across the heritage ecosystem that were financially sustainable before COVID-19. Rev your engines,…

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