Editor's Intro...
I had the chance to talk to Ron Langston recently, at the British Bike Bonanza in Gloucestershire, where he was guest of honour.
News
Bring back Kick Start
24 August 2010
Remember trials on the telly? Of course you do, it was the Kick Start series – fronted by former Blue Peter presenter, Peter Purves – well, there’s a move to try and persuade the BBC to reintroduce the show for a whole new audience.
Manx Classic Weekend Trial
31 August 2010
The Manx Classic Weekend Trial will take place next Saturday and Sunday 4 and 5 September 2010.
Riders battle elements in first timed practice at 2010 Manx GP
24 August 2010
Variable conditions around the course on the Isle of Man meant a short delay in this evening’s first timed practice for the 2010 Manx Grand Prix, sponsored by visitisleofman.com but the session got away just before 6.30pm last night.
Other News
- Grandstand and paddock the place to be for MGP Festival
- Ariel weekend
- Inaugural Classic Bikes Trials Show
- Buildbase Farleigh Castle Vets MXdN
- Fitting tribute to Dr Rod - Video
- Boston Bike Night is a huge success
- Bike Eurojumble ticket giveaway
- 'The unknown' Brian Cottrell
- Rivals unite in underground
- Twinshock Trailfinder
Competitions
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Features
Gold Star test: Heavyweight champion
19 August 2010
Almost any picture of a scramble in the 50s will show the majority of the entry mounted on Gold Stars. Vic Allan has a look at how this domination came about.
RTL Honda on test: A touch of class
21 May 2010
Honda seem to have two ways of doing things – create an ‘everyman’ machine or an out and out world beater. CDB tries an example of the latter.
Something special >Suzuki RMH470
20 May 2010
Just because a bike is good looking doesn’t mean it cost a fortune, as Nick Haskell found out when he spotted something special on the start line at Farleigh Castle.
Current Issue: Autumn 2010
Great Scott!
Classic scrambles series 'Hot' Hayworth leaps to the lead at halfway
Tested
Smith replica Goldie Comerfords Cub
Something special
Yam into Husky gives... Yamqvarna
Chassis Chic
Hagon's monocoque Suzuki Wasp's sidecar revolution
Plus... TT500 Yamaha - Part 3... Ron Langston speaks... Venhill visited... Northern British Bike series... Brit Bike Bonanza... Pre-65 Scottish...
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• Next issue on sale: 18th November 2010