A Bonhams sale that reads less like a catalogue and more like a roll call of early motorcycling at its most inventive. Words: Rich Orriss Photos: Bonhams There can be... Continue Reading →
Not all great motorcycles were destined for success. Some were simply too bold for the time. The Matchless Silver Hawk was on such machine - a refined, four-cylinder statement of... Continue Reading →
100 miles on a motorcycle that is over 100 years old? Let me think about it… Words: Rich Orriss Photos: Rich Orriss I have for a long time wanted to... Continue Reading →
If you like quirky bikes from the early period, there is no doubt that you have cast your eyes over an American Pierce. This 1912 Model 12 was one such... Continue Reading →
Built in Birmingham in 1925, this sporting little single from New Hudson has travelled half way round the world before finding new life in the hands of master restorer Sammy.... Continue Reading →
This is a story about an iconic Norton racer, ridden by a man who understood both speed and survival. Words: Rich Orriss Photos: Rich Orriss We photographed it twice. Once... Continue Reading →
This Douglas did not stray far from the factory, and was built and resurrected by Pete Baker into a remarkable running example. Words: Rich Orriss Photos: Pete Baker When it... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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