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 →
The Pioneer Run on an Old Belt Driver
A 1912 Pierce Model 12: American Engineering in One Cylinder
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 →
The Film Shed: a 1901 Royal Enfield Quadricycle
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 Long Road Back: A 1925 New Hudson Super Sport 350
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 →
“Old Miracle” – The Norton That Refused to Die
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 →
A 1926 Douglas EW350: Built in Bristol and Reborn by One of Its Own
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 →
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 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 →
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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