From The Archive

A social history of motorcycling: The Golden Era (1925-1946) – Episode 2

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Sam Hewitt

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11th August 2020

In this second extract from his forthcoming book, Mike Lewis looks at the evolution of social motorcycling in Britain and […]
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Touring beautiful Brittany

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Sam Hewitt

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7th August 2020

Touring holidays can be memorable for reasons both pleasant and decidedly unpleasant, though Mary Adams and husband Huw had a […]
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ACU Six Days Reliability Trials: A balancing act

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Sam Hewitt

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4th August 2020

If in 1922 the IoM TT races were regarded as the premier motorcycling speed event, then the ACU Six Days […]
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The German Grand Prix 1956: Not as expected

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Sam Hewitt

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31st July 2020

When John Surtees fractured his arm in the 350cc event, thus ruling him out of any further racing, the 500cc […]
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BSA A10SR Matchless G12CSR: Two sides of the same coin

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Sam Hewitt

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28th July 2020

There are a few to choose from when picking your ideal early 1960s British big twin. They are all the […]
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A Social History of Motorcycling: Part One The Pioneers (1901 to 1924)

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Sam Hewitt

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24th July 2020

In this series of extracts from his forthcoming book, Mike Lewis looks at the evolution of social motorcycling in Britain […]
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Season’s round up

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Sam Hewitt

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15th July 2020

The second half of the Lansdowne campaign brought more close racing, with four champions duly crowned. Words: Richard Adams Photography: […]
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The German Grand Prix: Not as expected

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Sam Hewitt

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8th July 2020

When John Surtees fractured his arm in the 350cc event, thus ruling him out of any further racing, the 500cc […]
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A brief chat with… Henry Cole

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Sam Hewitt

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1st July 2020

Words: MICHAEL BARRACLOUGH Photography: WORLD’S GREATEST MOTORCYCLE RIDES Henry Cole’s television programmes about travelling the world form the cornerstone of […]
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From the archive: In Ixion’s wheeltracks

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Sam Hewitt

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16th June 2020

It was 110 years ago when a well-known motorcycling name undertook a feat of endurance on a Triumph.A group of […]
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