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Northern vintage: 10 of the best 20th century British bike builders from the North and Midlands

We're heading up north to reminisce about some classic British makers from the past, such as Rourke, Woodrup, Mercian and Henry Burton

Sun, Mar 20, 2022 12:00

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Southern Steel: take a trip down memory lane with these classic 20th century bike builders from the South of England

Until the late 1980s, if you wanted an excellent bike then only a handbuilt steel beauty would suffice. Let's reminisce about 10 of the best from Southern England (and the West Midlands!)

Sun, Feb 20, 2022 12:00

10 of the best British bike brands of the 70s and 80s Jan 2022

10 of the best British bike brands of the ‘70s and ‘80s: featuring Raleigh, Harry Quinn, Carlton, Holdsworth + more

In stark contrast to today, back in the '70s '80s many bikes on display in your local bike shop were British-made. Reminisce about the best bike manufacturers of yesteryear, of which some are still going strong in the 2020s

Fri, Dec 31, 2021 10:47

Eroica Britannia – my Great British Adventure

Rickety old steel bikes, beer and cake with thousands of feet of elevation around the peaks of Derbyshire? It’s a far better idea than it sounds, as I found out at this year’s Eroica Britannia…

Wed, Jun 20, 2018 15:08

Eroica Britannia weekend will now include the Eroica Nova sportive, where modern bikes are allowed

The usual Eroica rules state that participants must use a bike built pre-1987; however the addition of the new Nova event to run alongside the ‘Classic’ rides allow entrants to use any bike over the 80 mile course

Thu, Feb 22, 2018 12:41

Planet X bid up and win four Jimmy Saville bikes at auction

TV personality's rides far outstrip their price guides as set by auction house

Mon, Jul 30, 2012 11:54

The Gauntlet

Tue, Nov 01, 2011 12:57