▲ Beautiful perfectly executed Triumph T100 drag bike from Baron's Speed Shop. We checked this one out for ourselves at the Bike Shed Custom Bike Exhibition press night at The Shoreditch Studios, 37 Batemans Row, London EC2A 3HH on Friday 17th May 2013. Plenty of cool street customs on display heralding a growing scene. Check it out. Genuine Sump T-Shirt back in stock VMCC Jan-Jun 2013 Velocette raffle Storm conversion for XS650 Yams Drive it Day for classic cars and bikes Petition to ban mobile phone drivers £246,400 Vincent; £246,400 Brough Royal change to the laws of succession Ex-McQueen Indian Model F to sell Pendine Sands Speed Trials 22/23 June 2013 Dr James "JK" Kelly Swanston: 1908-2013 March 2013 Classic bike news Dambuster charity motorcycle ride One hundred cafe racers wanted Hide your classic, and go to jail Eddie Presbury "cheap" bike art Norton acquires Donington Hall 1973: New cut-off date for "historics" Triumph T140D floating disc from Rare Brough Superior BS4 to sell First Vincent Lightning also to sell British justice for sale, says Grayling Indian reveals new 111-inch engine Yamaha Bolt challenge to Triumph? Triumph still in the number one spot February 2013 Classic bike news £6975 Triumph Tiger Cub, sold! January 2013 Classic bike news Freddie Williams: 1926-2013 December 2012 Classic bike news Royal Enfield Musket revamped November 2012 Classic bike news Free British scooter exhibition at the Coventry Transport Museum Classic Stones 2012 line-up reunion Futuristic sidecar sculpture art sale National Trust Jenkins calls for UK French mayor set to ban classics? Cool new Royal Enfield T-shirt First radial tyres for classics Police Runlock system rolls out MOT shake-up for pre-1960s classics New 2013 Royal Enfield Cafe Racer? October 2012 Classic bike news Rare 110-year old 1902 Rambler Daytime "classic" LED running light "Old Bill" Brough auction record Grindlay-Peerless hits £67,580 French breathalyser kit fines delayed Keanu Reeves launches bike firm New Norton Commando Roadster side panels The Right On Andrew Mitchell, MP Barn find Brough & "Black Bess" H&H's "no reserve" Brough to sell Classic TT festival plans revealed Offensive T-shirt man is jailed September 2012 Classic bike news New wheel clamping regulations, 2011 Drink-driving deaths spike Time to arm the British police? Triumph's Jubilee Bonnie donation New classic bike/car E-petition Hyde Bonneville SE brake upgrade French High Viz jacket confusion Penning goes to Northern Ireland "Bits Stuck Anywhere" archive film Triumph Model H & BSA Bantam videos Andover Norton Commando gearboxes Ted Simon's new book Norton set to race at the 2012 IOM Senior TT Three Crockers head for Stafford New Genuine Sump T-shirt - £15.00 Antique Bike Day at "mythical Montlhery" H&H Hurricane to sell at Duxford 80th Royal Enfield birthday party Radical new parking tax introduced Continental wax cotton jacket from Thames water "pride" initiative New Triumph Bonneville T-shirt Frank "Radco" Farrington has died Think Bike, Think Biker "a success" Supercool Sump "Goggles" T-shirt 1939 Triumph Speed Twin on eBay The Humber Bridge scraps bike tolls Ex-Brian Verrall Vincents to sell Somerset targets faceless bikers An end to rural petrol stations? Interesting BSA WM20 3-wheeler Jampot Spares scheme has rebranded Mick Walker: The ride of my life British bike magazines losing sales Bonhams Bristol Sale: Sold out. Almost February 2012 Classic bike news Brightspark "EasyCap" Condensor C03 "Autopilot cars within 10 years" Derek and Don Rickman: The Métisse Story DVLA set to close all regional offices by 2013 1,000,000 UK drivers are aged 80+
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BSA M20 buyers guideThe BSA M-Series sidevalves (M20 and M21) were introduced in 1937 and owe their existence to the draughting pen of a certain Valentine (Val) Page—the same highly-talented ex-JAP and ex-Ariel designer responsible for machines suchas the technically creditable (if stylistically wanting) Triumph 6/1, the redoubtable BSA Gold Star and, not least, a wide range of highly underrated Ariel singles ...
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Ariel LeaderIn the summer of 1958 the Ariel Leader made its first appearance on British roads. This quirky 249cc two-stroke twin was a result of Ariel’s brave and innovative (or is that foolish and ill-timed?) foray into the popular and growing lightweight-motorcycle/scooter market...
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3rd to 11th May 2013, Friday to Saturday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Fort William, Scottish Highlands. This is one of the best events in the motorcycle trials calendar. Hundreds of trail riders will take part in a punishing ride over hundred miles of harsh terrain of Scottish Highlands. Check out the website.
4th May 2013, Saturday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Rufforth Park, Wetherby Road, Rufforth, Yorkshire, YO23 3QF. Admission: £4Sump Ref: LD/NK
4th & 5th May 2013, Saturday & Sunday Bank Holiday weekend Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
A classic motoring spectacular on Eastbourne seafront. There will be “more than 600” vintage and classic cars, motorbikes, buses, steam traction engines, commercial and military vehicles on the display. A seafront cavalcade will take place on both days. Other attractions include live music and giant inflatables. www.magnificentmotors.co.ukSump Ref: LD/NK
6th May 2013, Bank Holiday Monday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Thoresby Park, Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, NG24 9EP. "Genuine Sump" T-shirt - £15.00
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Lanark Agricultural Centre, Lanark, ML11 9AX. This is the second outing for this Scottish motorcycle show, and if the previous year is anything to go by, it will prove quite busy (or so the organisers tell us). Expect both modern and classic motorcycles on the display, club stands, good size autojumble and trade stalls, live entertainment, trophies to be won and guests of honour (Bill Simpson & Ian Simpson). The show takes place both indoors and outdoors. Parking is free. Admission (on the gate): Adult £8.00, child free. www.classicbikeshows.comSump Ref: JD/VA
12th May 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Arley Hall and Gardens, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6NA. This show will have numerous classic bikes on display, club stands, trade stalls and outdoor jumble. There will be also a concours event with commentary, hot food will be available. Parking will be free. Dogs on leads are welcome. Open: 10.00am to 3.00pm Admission: Adult £7.00, child (7-14yrs) £3.00, under 7s free. Telephone: 01484 667776
12th May 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
St Barnabas Church, Sea Road, Bexhill on Sea,
18th and 19th May 2013,Saturday and Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
The Shoreditch Studios, 37 Batemans Row, London EC2A 3HH. Check out Sump's news pages for May 2013 for more on this, or follow the link below.
18th & 19th May 2013, Saturday & Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
East of England Showground, Peterborough, PE2 6XE
18th and 19th May 2013, Saturday and Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Crich Tramway Village, Derbyshire Here's what the organisers says: "The show is open to all types of classic motorbikes and scooters built before 1988, plus newer bikes and scooters built to the classic outline. There will also be club stands, trade stands, and lots more. Timed vehicle parades will also feature in the event, with the classic bikes driving though the village’s recreated period street, weaving in and out of the vintage tram service. Entry is free for exhibitors (1 rider and 1 passenger per vehicle) and club stands, limited camping available." Admission: Adult £13. Senior Citizen £11.50. Children (2-15) £8. Family (2 Adults 2 Children) £35. Tickets give free re-entry for 12 months, except premier events. Telephone: 01773 854 321. Email: enquiry@tramway.co.ukSump Ref: LD/NK
19th May 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Willesborough Windmill, Mill Lane, Hythe Road,
25th, 26th & 27th May 20113, Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Whitewebbs Museum of Transport, Whitewebbs Road,
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25th May 2013, Saturday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road East, Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex TW16 5AQ Open: 10.00am
25th, 26th & 27th May 2013, Saturday, Sunday & Monday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Bury Transport Museum, Castlecroft Goods Warehouse, This is a celebration of the 1940s with ENSA entertainers, period vehicles on the display, a Vintage & Retro Fayre, live music and dance, and even a Spitfire and a Hurricane fighter plane fly past. Day Rovers are the best value tickets and allow all day travel as well as free entry into the Bury Transport Museum. Admission: Adult £18.00, child (aged 5 to 16 years) £11.00 www.eastlancsrailway.org.ukSump Ref: DD/JL
26th May 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Erskine Home, Bishopton, Renfrewshire, PA7 5PU.
26th May 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Thurton Village Hall, Thurton, Norwich, Norfolk, NR14 6AX Open: 9.00am Admission: £2 adults, children free
26th May 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Six Bells Inn, Chiddingly, East Sussex.
26th May 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Marsh Road, Hamstreet, Kent, TN26 2JD (on the A2070 8 miles south of junction 10 of the M20). This is a large motorcycle jumble with many stalls both inside and outside offering new and used bike spares, motorcycle clothing and accessories, and of course old bikes. And if all that bargain hunting wears you out, you can rest your feet in the large seating area in a new marquee. There will be also a free to watch motoball (five-a-side motorcycle football). Refreshments will be available. Parking is free. Well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
26th & 27th May 2013, Sunday & Bank Holiday Monday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Capesthorne Hall, Sinnington, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9JY. The organisers say there will be a large number of classic cars and classic bikes at this show, plus trade and auto jumble stands. There will also be an arena, and awards will be given. Open: 10.00am to 4.00pm. Admission: Adults £7.00, Child (7-14 years) £3.00. Entry includes admission to the park and the formal gardens. If you’d like to visit Capesthorne Hall there is an extra charge of £2. Free parking, disabled parking, dogs welcome. Telephone: 01484 667776Sump Ref: DD/JL
27th May 2013, Bank Holiday Monday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Loseley Park, Guildford, Surrey, GU3 1HS. At this classic vehicle show you can expect displays of classic motorcycles, classic and custom cars and hot rods. There will be club stands, trade stalls and an outdoor jumble. A concours display with a commentary will take place. Hot food will be available. Parking will be free. Dogs on leads are welcome. To obtain a free classic vehicle display pass, you will have to register before Friday 17th May 2013. Open: 10.00am to 3.00pmSump Ref: DD/JL Admission: Adult £7.00, child (7-14yrs) £3.00, under 7s free. Telephone: 01484 667776
1st & 2nd June 2013, Saturday & Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
This popular European classic motorcycle event will feature on-track demonstrations with 1,000 bikes on the grid. At the Pro Village you can see the displays from major motorcycle manufactures. There will also be a large number of club stands, an exchange mart, autograph and photo sessions with racing champions such as Wayne Gardner, Freddie Spencer, Steve Baker or Christian Sarron. A “look contest” will take place and on Sunday you can join the Côte-d’Or Tourist Rally.
1st June 2013, Saturday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Rufforth Park, Wetherby Road, Rufforth, Yorkshire, YO23 3QF. Admission: £4Sump Ref: DD/JL
8th & 9th June 2013, Saturday & Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Esplanade, Hornsea, North Humberside, East Yorkshire, HU18 1NQ.
9th June 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Newark Showground, Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire, England, NG24 2NY.
15th June 2013, Saturday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Bonhams Saleroom, Banbury Road,
16th June 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Dalton Barracks, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6JB
16th June 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire, CV35 0BJ.
30th June 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Whitewebbs Museum of Transport, Whitewebbs Road,
19th June 2013, Wednesday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Classic bike concours event. Trophies, raffle, music. Open: 7.30PM Admission: No details http://www.bbcmcc.freeuk.com mrduke1@live.co.ukSump Ref: LD/NK
6th July 2013, Saturday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Rufforth Park, Wetherby Road, Rufforth, Yorkshire, YO23 3QF. Admission: £4Sump Ref: LD/NK
6th & 7th July 2013, Saturday & Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Border Union Showground, Springwood Park,
7th July 2013, 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Bath House Meadow, Walton-on-the-Naze.
7th July 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Marsh Road, Hamstreet, Kent, TN26 2JD (On the A2070 8-miles south of junction 10 of the M20). All pre-1980 motorcycles are invited to take part in this classic bike show. If you enter your classic bike before 22nd June 2013 you’ll receive a free entry pass. This classic bike show also includes a large bike jumble with the stalls both outside and inside of a large marquee, and classic motorcycle club stands and bike parades. Refreshments will be available on the site and at the beer tent you can wet your whistle with a pint of Real Ale and listen to live music from Tim Phillips & 1066 Rockitmen. There will be also a free to watch motoball (five-a-side motorcycle football)
13th & 14th July 2013, Saturday & Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Mallory Park Circuit, Kirkby Mallory, Leicestershire, LE9 7QE
21st July 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Newark Showground, Newark on Trent,Sump Ref: JD/VA Nottinghamshire, England, NG24 2NY.
27th July 2013, Saturday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road, East Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ (the racecourse is on the A308 between Sunbury on Thames and Hampton Court).
28th July 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL (M23 junction 10, sign-posted SOE/Wakehurst Place.)
3rd August 2013, Saturday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Rufforth Park, Wetherby Road, Rufforth, Yorkshire, YO23 3QF. Admission: £4Sump Ref: LD/NK
18th August 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Burley Cricket Club, Grange Road, Burley-in-Wharfedale,
25th August 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Newark Showground, Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire, England, NG24 2NY.
7th September 2013, Saturday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Rufforth Park, Wetherby Road, Rufforth, Yorkshire, YO23 3QF. Admission: £4Sump Ref: DD/JL
14th & 15th September 2013, Saturday & Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Lacon Childe School, Cleobury Mortimer, Shroshire DY14 8PE
21st September 2013, Saturday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road, East Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ (the racecourse is on the A308 between Sunbury on Thames and Hampton Court).
22nd September 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Marsh Road, Hamstreet, Kent, TN26 2JD (On the A2070 8-miles South of junction 10 of the M20)
22nd September 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Old Market Building, Brook Street, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, HD1 1RG (next to Tesco, signed from the ring road). www.phoenixfairs.jimdo.com
29th September 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Willesborough Windmill, Mill Lane, Hythe Road,
5th October 2013, Saturday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Royal Bath and West of England Showground,
5th October 2013, Saturday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Rufforth Park, Wetherby Road, Rufforth, Yorkshire, YO23 3QF. Admission: £4Sump Ref: LD/NK www.rufforthautojumble.com
6th October, 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Trinity Park Showground, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8UH. We've heard only good things about this show, so if you're in the East Anglia area, or even from further afield, see if you can fit it into your social calendar. People tell us that this is worth a visit, and we'll probably be there ourselves this year. From the organiser: "Vast auto jumble, show bikes, club stands, trade stands, wall of death, real ale, food stands, live music, pre-65 motocross demo and much more. Special guest this year Carl Fogarty. Free parking for motorcycles/cars. We are known as the friendly show, so come and make some friends."
6th October 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Newark Showground, Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire, England, NG24 2NY.
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13th October 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
South of England Showground, Ardingly, West Sussex, RH17 6TL (M23 junction 10, sign-posted SOE/Wakehurst Place.)
26th October 2013, Saturday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Kempton Park Racecourse, Staines Road, East Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, TW16 5AQ (the racecourse is on the A308 between Sunbury on Thames and Hampton Court).
27th October 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Old Market Building, Brook Street, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, Telephone: 0177 381 9154 or 077 9550 5388 www.phoenixfairs.jimdo.com
2nd November 2013, Saturday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Rufforth Park, Wetherby Road, Rufforth, Yorkshire, YO23 3QF. Admission: £4Sump Ref: LD/NK
17th November 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Newark Showground, Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire, England, NG24 2NY.
24th November 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Old Market Building, Brook Street, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, HD1 1RG (next to Tesco, signed from the ring road). Telephone: 0177 381 9154 or 077 9550 5388 www.phoenixfairs.jimdo.com
7th December 2013, Saturday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
All trials and scramble motorcycles are invited to be displayed at this EGP classic bike show, as well as other racing motorcycles such as sprinting, scrambling, speedway, grass and flat track machines, etc. Various prizes will be awarded. There will also be a large motorcycle jumble. http://www.egp-enterprises.co.uk
7th December 2013, Saturday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Rufforth Park, Wetherby Road, Rufforth, Yorkshire, YO23 3QF. Admission: £4 www.rufforthautojumble.comSump Ref: LD/NK
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Newark Showground, Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire, England, NG24 2NY.
29th December 2013, Sunday Info? Images? Views? feedback@sumpmagazine.com
Old Market Building, Brook Street, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, HD1 1RG (next to Tesco, signed from the ring road). Telephone: 0177 381 9154 or 077 9550 5388 www.phoenixfairs.jimdo.comSump Ref: LD/NK
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