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Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show 2022

Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show 2022

It was great to be back at the show this year. With the doom and gloom of the economy at the moment, I was delighted to see so many people at the show. It seems nothing can dampen the spirit of the biking community which was obvious by the amount of smiling faces.

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Mad Rick's Story .........

Mad Rick's Story .........

I was chatting to several people at the recent Staffordshire Bike Show when this unassuming guy sidled up to the table. When there was a break in conversation he asked, “Well, what do you do?” I explained that we were story tellers and were more passionate about people than just writing bike reviews.

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The Nation in mourning

The Nation in mourning

Last night’s announcement of Queen Elizabeth’s passing was received with sadness and disbelief. Although it would be inevitable at some stage, the sudden deterioration in her health took us all by surprise; just 48 hours before still performing her duties to welcome the new Prime Minister.

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Scott’s Connoisseur - The Reynolds Special

Scott’s Connoisseur - The Reynolds Special

Scott’s fortunes waned after the death of the company founder Alfred Scott and a receiver was appointed in 1931 when the Yorkshire factory hit serious financial problems. 

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A tribute to "Tiny"

A tribute to "Tiny"

Roger (Tiny) Bradshaw  27.12.1944 – 21.2.2022

Roger  joined the Kings Norton Motorcycle Club in the early 60’s. around 1964 I think. I first met him outside the Hazlewell Pub  in Kings Norton one Friday night in early 1965 hoping to join the same club.

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