The latest news from the oily end of motorcycling.... Entries Open for the Banbury Run In 2026, the VMCC celebrates its 80th anniversary, and its premier road event - The... Continue Reading →
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The VMCC Bamburgh Run
In this article, Simon Hadden tells us about the Bamburgh Run, an annual VMCC Run that takes vintage motorcycles through superb Northumberland scenery. Words: Simon Hadden Photos: Simon Hadden The... Continue Reading →
Still Spinning: the Toni Bauhofer Racing Megola
Lost but preserved, this factory racing Megola remains a rare and honest witness to that fearless early age of motorcycling where it was all about experimentation. Words: Rich Orriss Photos:... Continue Reading →
The TALMAG Trophy Trial avec Girder Forks
Castrol R conquers the breeze of a cold damp February dawn with the raucous sound of competition four stroke motors reverberating around the woodland - it can only be the... Continue Reading →
The Film Shed: Rally Kats
The Girder Club Film Shed is a collection of our favourite videos that features old bikes, created by film makers from around the globe. If you have a video that... Continue Reading →
The European Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America
American iron in the Netherlands - a first hand account of the 2025 AMCA meet in Raalte. Words: Kim Middelbosch Photos: Kim Middelbosch The 12th edition of the AMCA’s European... Continue Reading →
The Film Shed: Hand Built – Brough Superior
The Girder Club Film Shed is a collection of our favourite videos that features old bikes, created by film makers from around the globe. If you have a video that... Continue Reading →
A Home Built Special: the Busy Bee
A home-built answer to a real-world problem Words/ Photos: Rich Orriss @TheGirderClub We all love a machine that puts a smirk on your face and sends that warm feeling through... Continue Reading →
The 1919 Ultima Speaks Again
A 1919 Ultima Lyon, and the quiet art of learning as you go. Words: Aitor Berroeta and Rich Orriss Photos: Aitor Berroeta The French marque Ultima traces its roots to... Continue Reading →
The Mauve Marvel: Cunliffe’s Brough Superior SS100
Every now and then, an old motorcycle comes along that makes even the most hardened enthusiast stop mid-tea, raise an eyebrow, and mutter “Blimey.” This is one of those bikes, and yes,... Continue Reading →
The Film Shed: the AJS World Record Breaker Replica
The Girder Club Film Shed is a collection of our favourite videos that features old bikes, created by film makers from around the globe. If you have a video that... Continue Reading →
As Simple as the Sun: A 1914 Pioneer
The Sun Cycle & Fittings Company Ltd, based in Aston, Birmingham, sits right at the point where bicycles stopped being enough. Founded in the 1890s, Sun built some of the... Continue Reading →
A Rocket Ship from Beaulieu: a 1904 Peugeot Racing Motorcycle
Words: Andrew Howe-Davies Photos: Andrew Howe-Davies / The Girder Club If you think of Peugeot, there is no doubt that a French motorcar will pop into your head – the... Continue Reading →
Winter Warmth, Vintage Engines and Village Spirit – Dutch Style
Words: Rich Orriss Photos: Peter Kuiper This is a short article on a small but intimate motorcycle event that took place at the end of November in the Netherlands. It... Continue Reading →
The Film Shed: Shed Hot Customs and the 1938 Speed Twin Build
The Girder Club Film Shed is a collection of our favourite videos that features old bikes, created by film makers from around the globe. If you have a video that... Continue Reading →
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