At the end of the 1973 500 Grand Prix season Giacomo Agostini lost the world title to his arch-rival and team-mate Phil Read. He took the brave decision to leave MV Agusta for the following
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Category: Features
Bob Smith: The Peoples’ Champion
EVERY now and again there arises a rider who could hop on any bike and blast the hell out of his peers. Mike Hailwood was one, Bill Ivy another. But there’s another example – albeit
Read moreInternational Island Classic ChallengePhillip Island, australia
22 – 24 Jan 2016 In the International Island Classic at Phillip Island Team UK made it two in row at Australia’s showcase of classic motorcycle racing. The Roger Winfield-led outfit held off a late
Read moreRacing Royalty at Telford: February 20-21, 2016
Words: Malc Wheeler Photographs: Julie Wheeler The classic off-road bike scene showed its strength once again this weekend, February 20-21, as riders and enthusiasts packed in to Telford’s International Centre for the premier event of
Read moreDan Shorey: Fast For 15 Years
Unless you were an acknowledged star with a factory contract in your pocket, being a genuine full-time professional motorcycle road racer was no easy task in the 1950s and 60s. Personal or team sponsorship was
Read moreBarry Sheene: A Long Way To The Top
Jan and Hetty Burgers lived the gypsy life, travelling with the Continental Circus during the 1970s and recording some great images of just what it was like to live that exciting lifestyle. In the first
Read moreKen McIntosh: The Legend Lives On
McIntosh 25th anniversary: 1980 was a time when big-bore Formula One racing was catching on worldwide, and the crowds loved it! The bikes were big, made lots of noise and in the right hands they
Read moreLife after COVID-19: Lessons from past pandemics
With lockdown restrictions easing slightly in UK, this is perhaps a time to reflect on the past months, and look forward to what a world could look like once the COVID-19 pandemic has gone, if
Read moreClassic Racer Machines: Thierry Rapicault TZ250 – That’s a Works Bike!
Words: John Parnham Photographs: John Parnham Collection and Joe Dick – www.mortonsarchive.com Every racing motorcycle has a story to tell, but a chance encounter with Carlos Lavado revealed that this TZ may have a more
Read moreclassic racer machines: Kawasaki KR250 – 350: Developing The Tandem Twins
All fans of the ‘light and lean, green and mean’ Kawasaki tandem twins, that finally overcame Yamaha’s domination of the World 250 and 350cc Championships in the 1970s, are aware that these lithe little machines,
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