Modern motorcycle helmets are full of innovation - constructed from weird and wonderful materials including carbon fibre and Kevlar compositesโฆ you can even find helmets with air conditioning, air bags... Continue Reading →
Coppers vs Racers: Speed Traps in the Veteran Era
During the Veteran period the overall road speed limit was 20 mph. There were extra restrictions in large towns and cities - busy junctions and narrow bridges were often 10... Continue Reading →
The Isle of Man TT – the Pre-WWI Years
The Isle of Man (IOM) Tourist Trophy is one of the most white-knuckle motorcycle races on the planet. It also happens to be one of the most historic. This is... Continue Reading →
Triumph: Tanks of Distinction
One tends to think of the 1920s as an austere and conformist period in our history. Formal and dower. This impression is probably reinforced by the fact that 99% of... Continue Reading →
Why be so Negative?
Once in a while, you are dealt a lucky hand. And if you have a passion for old automobiles, this lucky hand may come in the form of a bunch... Continue Reading →
Fred Dibnah and his AJS
Fred Dibnah was a rough-hewn steeplejack and a friendly TV personality in a time when the Health and Safety Brigade had not yet mustered. Fred also had a 1927 AJS... Continue Reading →
Miniature Motorcycles
There is no resisting the charm of a scale model, whether it be a Dinky toy car, a Hornby train set, or an Airfix model aircraft kit. The miniature wonders... Continue Reading →
The Brass Tank BSA
Old motorcycles often throw up hidden surprises that tell a tale of a bygone era. This is the story of a brass tanked flat tanked BSA that was found in... Continue Reading →


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