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Following on from our article on Captain America’s Tribute Bike, Colin’s brother Brian has kindly given us an insight into the background on this talented guy. Often we stand and admire craftsmanship at its best without appreciating the hard-yards of blood sweat and tears to reach this point; not just the effort put into the project stood before you, but the years of dedication and devotion to develop their expertise.

Whether madness, passion or obsession, there is something quite special about the motorbike community, to invest so much time and effort into creating art on two wheels. From the functional 50yr old off-road BSA’s racing up a hill caked in mud to the showroom restoration or customising of the classics, money does even come into it. Often the project costs more than the result, but that doesn’t matter, no amount of money can buy that feeling. 

The weather was kind for the 2019 red Marley Hill Climb on Easter Sunday. It was a stark contrast to the 2018 wash out. The event organisers described the previous conditions as, ‘ Wet, in fact it was very wet, just like the proverbial paddy field but with no rice. As time went on the rain stopped, but the conditions underfoot and under wheel became worse.’  

That year only half of the 105 entries made an appearance. Without doubt such a remote location will only attract the most hardy of riders and spectators alike in such adverse conditions. Thankfully 2019 made up for it. Large crowds enjoyed the thrill of t

2018’s fastest man on the roads Peter Hickman and Gary Johnson to ride Triumph Daytona 675R in 2019 road races

Triumph Motorcycles are extremely proud to announce their support for two top rank riders, Peter Hickman and Gary Johnson, in their 2019 Supersport road racing campaigns, with the provision of Daytona 675R motorcycles and engines. Peter Hickman, who is widely recognised as the fastest man on the roads during the 2018 season, will be riding a Triumph Daytona 675R for the Smith’s Racing team during the 2019 road racing season campaign, incorporating the North West 200, Isle of Man TT and Ulster Grand Prix.

Has your partner ever asked, "How many motorbikes do you need?" The answer for me has always been, “Just one more,” regardless of how many machines I have. Each has a place in my rational thoughts, although sometimes it’s difficult to justify to my wife, but never my bank balance. 

Well the Bantam is just too slow today. The Matchless has decided to leak oil through its valve guides, leaving clouds of smoke in its wake and the BMW needs new tyres and has a flat battery; oh, and by the way the Yamaha is still in bits. So my Suzuki GSX 1400 is my ride for the day. See I told you they were all needed, in fact I might need another one just in case. Just as several of my biker friends, I’m mad about motorbikes and am loathed to sell any of them.