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lassic bikes need a fettle every now and again, so we felt it was time to give the mag one, too. We’ve tweaked the front end to cover a wider range of bikes, people and events. We’ve also given more prominence to Rick’s much-loved workshop section – and kept the engine strip and specialist favourites.

Features-wise, we wanted to keep the same wide variety, so we’ve got a three-bike Suzuki triple comparison plus a wild girder-forked Gold Star. The classic world is full of characters, and Glen English stands out not just as one of the top classic racers in the world but also one of the most talented model makers and sculptors of two-wheeled machines.

British bike shops with real history are relatively plentiful in the UK... but in Greece? We found a BSA dealership in Athens that is celebrating its 100th anniversary. And we’ve got events, with comprehensive coverage of the Donington Endurance and the Quail Gathering, which highlight the diversity of the classic world we love so much. Enjoy the read