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The 59 Club: London's outlaws
By Stuart Barker on 20/12/2010 14:50:49
In the 1960s, the 59 Club was the biggest, most famous motorcycle club in the world, and a notorious hangout for outcasts and misfits. Half a century later, the incredible story of a gang of hoodlums and a pair of leather-clad vicars continues to amaze.
of The 59 Club - Father Shergold recalled: "Because of their dress, their noisy bikes and their tendency to move in gangs, nobody wanted them. Dance halls refused them, bowling alleys told them to go home. Youth clubs were afraid of them. Even transport
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Biker priest passes away
By Robin Goodwin on 21/05/2009 14:21:16
The 59 Club founder Father Bill passes away aged 89
BIKER PRIEST Rev William Shergold, founder one of the world’s largest motorcycle clubs, has died aged 89 at a Somerset care home.Reverend William Shergold, more widely known as ‘Father Bill’, started The 59 Club open to Rockers at a church-run youth
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Rally your MP to sign against Off-Road Bill
By Visordown News on 15/05/2007 10:25:51
Visordown's leading the campaign against ludicrous bill
for the current law. The scheme will be costly to implement and legitimate sport, like Club Racing, will become even more expensive and bureaucratic. The number plates could be dangerous, as they would be likely to break and could be hazardous when racing
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The Pioneer Motorcycle Run
By Colin Goodwin on 14/10/2010 13:18:06
Toodle pip and chocks away, Ginger! Visordown's off on the oldest classic bike run in Blighty. Hurrah! Don't spare the horses, and last one home's a rotten egg
Back in 1912, W. Harry Bashall won the Junior TT on a Douglas in 3hrs 46min 59sec at an average speed of 39.65mph. Pig slow you say, but right this moment the enormity of his achievement is beginning to dawn on me as I am riding a 1912 Douglas, very
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Living with a 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R
By John Stevens and Andy Hogan on 23/01/2010 11:07:58
Andy Hogan and John Stevens share a 2009 Kawasaki ZX-6R for a year. Here's their review
that the ZX-6 was healthy. And getting the ZX-6 was a great excuse to try and shift some weight.Rather than bolting on loads of shiny lightweight stuff, I’ve ditched takeaway food, been commuting on my trainers and joined a boxing club. The reasoning behind
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Pioneer Spirit
By Colin Goodwin on 25/06/2008 14:57:49
Toodle pip and chocks away, Ginger! TWO's off on the oldest classic bike run in Blighty. Hurrah! Don't spare the horses, and last one home's a rotten egg
Back in 1912, W. Harry Bashall won the Junior TT on a Douglas in 3hrs 46min 59sec at an average speed of 39.65mph. Pig slow you say, but right this moment the enormity of his achievement is beginning to dawn on me as I am riding a 1912 Douglas, very
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Living with a 2008 Triumph Street Triple
By Jon Urry on 16/11/2008 12:24:40
Jon Urry is a lovely chap and he's quite tidy on a motorcycle y'know? He reviews this Street Triple for a year for your delectation
.99Nose cowl - £119.99Pillion seat cover - £89.99Rear hugger - £39.99LED rear light - £59.99Total cost: £1,204.94All of these parts came directly from Triumph, contact your local dealer or www.triumph.co.ukMiles covered: 3,199July 2008Last year Triumph
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