News & Interest


This section of our website covers any interesting News items as well as special articles of general interest that don’t really come under the headings of “Places to Visit” or “Events and Shows”. Like all of the other sections of our website, we hope that you find the contents interesting and informative.

What is E10 fuel and is it safe for your bike?

What is E10 fuel and is it safe for your bike?
What is E10 fuel and is it safe for your bike?

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One Man’s Dream

One Man’s Dream
One Man’s Dream, and no ordinary man at that TT Parade Lap at the Classic TT - 26/08/19

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R H Specialist Motorcycle Insurance

R H Specialist Motorcycle Insurance
The RH team’s motto: ‘We treat every client like a VIP.’ The RH Specialist Insurance Scheme has been designed by experts with over 45 years' experience in vintage, veteran and classic...

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TRIUMPH TRIDENT

The Best Production Racer Ever  Author: Roy Maddox. I am no expert but had long since had an affection for the triples but had limited knowledge but my 'thing' was...

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Tyres for motorcycles

Tyres for motorcycles
Tyres for motorcycles As a typical motorcycle has only two wheels, it is very important to choose proper tyres, in order to ensure the best road grip, driving and handling,...

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Born bikers, learned to be lawyers

Born bikers, learned to be lawyers
A bit about us. We are a team of biker-lawyers who have decades of experience in dealing with all types of motorcycle accident claims. Unlike most law firms we also...

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“Joe Craig – making Norton famous”

“Joe Craig – making Norton famous”
To many motorcycle racing enthusiasts of a certain age, the name of Joe Craig is forever linked with the development and success of the Manx Norton. However, the man himself...

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Ben Heaton – Proud Lancastrian Motorbike Racer (a “reet” good “Wigin” Lad)

Ben Heaton – Proud Lancastrian Motorbike Racer (a “reet” good “Wigin” Lad)
Motorbike racer Ben Heaton is hoping to live out his dream by racing in the Isle of Man very soon and he has begun with successfully testing his (and, of course, his...

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Great Motorcycles Which Deserve To Be Back In The Market

Great Motorcycles Which Deserve To Be Back In The Market
BSA GOLD STAR The BSA Gold Star was made from 1938 to 1963 and was produced by the Birmingham Small Arms Company, a British company known for making cars, motorcycles,...

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WELCOME TO SURREY CYCLES

WELCOME TO SURREY CYCLES
Large stockist of Amal Carburettors Our full range of complete carburettors include… MKI Concentric two or four stroke engines petrol or alcohol. MKII Concentric two or four stroke – petrol or...

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Solo Motorcycle Products

Solo Motorcycle Products
Solo Motorcycle Products has been providing roller starters for nearly 20 years now, how time flies! Chris, his wife Fiona and myself, daughter Helen, all work in the firm full...

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Mortons Media Group Limited

Mortons Media Group Limited
Mortons Media Group Limited has been going for quite some time – in fact their overall history can be traced back to the Victorian era.For many decades, the company has...

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The Vintage Motorcycle Club

The Vintage Motorcycle Club
The VMCC was formed in 1946 by a band of 38 enthusiasts and now boasts a Worldwide membership of over 14,000!

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Choosing the Right Motorcycle Gear

Choosing the Right Motorcycle Gear
Choosing the Right Motorcycle Gear

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John McGuinness MBE

John McGuinness MBE
John McGuinness has been awarded an MBE for his services to motorcycle racing after being included in the 2021 New Year Honours List.

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Henry Cole, his new book

Henry Cole, his new book
It's finally happened. After burning a lot of midnight oil and drinking gallons of tea, my new book is out

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Bikers Hangout

Bikers Hangout
  After four years in the making and four months in build and development .. We have a Brand New “Bikers Hangout Website” It’s Free! to join and has lots...

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ChainMate is a Chain Oiling Tool For Motorcycles

ChainMate is a Chain Oiling Tool For Motorcycles
I designed ChainMate after a bad experience with a new can of chain oil from a good manufacturer

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Oliver’s Mount Racing – Director’s Reorganisation

Oliver’s Mount Racing – Director’s Reorganisation
MICK Grant and Eddie Roberts have revealed they will be stepping back from duties at Oliver’s Mount and leaving Andy Hayes at the helm.

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2 Strokes Racing at Preston & District Motorcycle Clubs race meeting 3rd / 4th October

2 Strokes Racing at Preston & District Motorcycle Clubs race meeting 3rd / 4th October
To say it was wet at PDMCC - Preston & District Motorcycle Clubs race meeting at the weekend at Three Sisters Race Course would be a major understatement

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What’s Driving the Motorcycle Boom ?

What’s Driving the Motorcycle Boom ?
What’s Driving the Motorcycle Boom ? Despite an uncertain economy, motorcycle sales are experiencing a boom in the UK, with a 10.2% increase in the first quarter of 2019,according to...

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Lynbrook Insurance

Lynbrook Insurance
Insurance, most of us dread the time of year when our Car / Bike insurance policies are due for renewal, does that sound familiar ? The process of shopping round...

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RH Specialist Motorcycle Insurance

RH Specialist Motorcycle Insurance
RH Specialist Motorcycle Insurance – from people who share your passion. From iconic models to future classics (aged 15 years and over), we’ve been providing insurance that covers your motorcycle...

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Number 1 Plates

Number 1 Plates
"Number 1 Plates are one of the UK's best known replacement number plate suppliers, with the ability to cater for a variety of different vehicles including motorcycles, cars and vans as...

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2 Strokes Racing “Girl Power at the ready ! “

2 Strokes Racing                  “Girl Power at the ready ! “
2strokesracing are pleased to announce, that for the 2021 racing season, Leyland based rider, Kate Walker #61 (20)

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Chris Swinton 2W’s Blind Photography

Chris Swinton 2W’s Blind Photography
My name is Chris Swinton and I am the UK’s and we think the World’s only blind bike sport photographer, yes you did read that right! I have been an...

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New book launch!

New book launch!
Latest book by Zoe Cano. This will make a good Christmas present

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Jenny Tinmouth is the current female Isle of Man TT lap record holder

Jenny Tinmouth is the current female Isle of Man TT lap record holder
Jenny Tinmouth is the current female Isle of Man TT lap record holder

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Henry Cole, A Bikers Life

Henry Cole, A Bikers Life
  HENRY COLE    A Bikers Life I can't think of anywhere I'd less like to be than in a car. When you're driving a car, you're not taking part, you're...

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The Story of Piaggio Vespa (thanks to Matt Daysh)

The Story of Piaggio Vespa (thanks to Matt Daysh)
With a name like “John’s Motorcycle News”  we obviously have a lot of articles about motorcycles, but we haven’t forgotten the many lads and lasses that ride around on scooters....

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John McGuinness “Built for Speed”

John McGuinness “Built for Speed”
We have met John on many occasions and found him to be a really genuine guy with no delusions of grandeur and a “down to earth”  approach, always happy to...

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Sponsoring a Race Bike (why not give it a try?)

Sponsoring a Race Bike (why not give it a try?)
Sponsoring a Race Bike (why not give it a try?) All famous racers started somewhere and if not born with a silver spoon in their mouths, then the road to...

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D B Racing at the 2016 Manx GP

D B Racing at the 2016 Manx GP
D B Racing at the 2016 Manx GP Continuing from where we left off on our previous article about our good friend Dan of Dan Beighton Racing. The previous article...

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Dan Beighton Racing

Dan Beighton Racing
 D B Racing (Dan Beighton Racing) John’s Motorcycle News has long supported and encouraged businesses and enthusiasts within the motorcycling fraternity and when we come across genuine people who are...

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Ken Fox’s Wall of Death

Ken Fox’s Wall of Death
Ken Fox’s“Wall of Death” The majority of our visitors will have no doubt heard of the “Wall of Death” and the incredible riders who make something so very hard look...

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Shed and Buried

Shed and Buried
Shed & Buried - from HCA Entertainment Do you have any hidden treasures - motorcycles or mechanical curiosities that might be buried away in a shed or garage somewhere? If...

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BBC Radio Lancs

BBC Radio Lancs
BBC Radio Lancashire, News & Outside Broadcasts Our association with BBC Radio Lancashire began back in 2012 when we first met radio presenter John Gillmore, (better known to his listeners...

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The Iron Butt Rally

The Iron Butt Rally
UK Rider, John Young rides The Iron Butt Rally across the U.S.A How would you like to take a 1969 Triumph Trident over to the U.S.A and ride 11,000 miles...

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Shuttleworth Snap

Shuttleworth Snap
Shuttleworth Snap (Speed Demon) On the corner of Ridgeway Street in Douglas in the Isle of Man stands a statue of a little man wearing a TT racers outfit, playing...

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Guy’s Wall of Death

Guy’s Wall of Death
Guy Martin (Wall of Death) There won’t be many of our website visitors that don’t know the name Guy Martin, and if they haven’t heard of him in the field...

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