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The Pioneer Run on an Old Belt Driver
100 miles on a motorcycle that is over 100 years old? Let me think about it… Words: Rich Orriss Photos: Rich Orriss I have for a long time wanted to... Continue Reading →
The Film Shed: Brooklands Museum TV at the 86th Pioneer Run
The Girder Club Film Shed is a collection of our favourite videos that features old bikes, created by film makers from around the globe. If you have a video that... Continue Reading →
A 1912 Pierce Model 12: American Engineering in One Cylinder
If you like quirky bikes from the early period, there is no doubt that you have cast your eyes over an American Pierce. This 1912 Model 12 was one such... Continue Reading →
The Film Shed: a 1901 Royal Enfield Quadricycle
The Girder Club Film Shed is a collection of our favourite videos that features old bikes, created by film makers from around the globe. If you have a video that... Continue Reading →
The Long Road Back: A 1925 New Hudson Super Sport 350
Built in Birmingham in 1925, this sporting little single from New Hudson has travelled half way round the world before finding new life in the hands of master restorer Sammy.... Continue Reading →
“Old Miracle” – The Norton That Refused to Die
This is a story about an iconic Norton racer, ridden by a man who understood both speed and survival. Words: Rich Orriss Photos: Rich Orriss We photographed it twice. Once... Continue Reading →
A 1926 Douglas EW350: Built in Bristol and Reborn by One of Its Own
This Douglas did not stray far from the factory, and was built and resurrected by Pete Baker into a remarkable running example. Words: Rich Orriss Photos: Pete Baker When it... Continue Reading →
The VMCC Bamburgh Run
In this article, Simon Hadden tells us about the Bamburgh Run, an annual VMCC Run that takes vintage motorcycles through superb Northumberland scenery. Words: Simon Hadden Photos: Simon Hadden The... Continue Reading →
Still Spinning: the Toni Bauhofer Racing Megola
Lost but preserved, this factory racing Megola remains a rare and honest witness to that fearless early age of motorcycling where it was all about experimentation. Words: Rich Orriss Photos:... Continue Reading →
The TALMAG Trophy Trial avec Girder Forks
Castrol R conquers the breeze of a cold damp February dawn with the raucous sound of competition four stroke motors reverberating around the woodland - it can only be the... Continue Reading →
The Film Shed: Rally Kats
The Girder Club Film Shed is a collection of our favourite videos that features old bikes, created by film makers from around the globe. If you have a video that... Continue Reading →
The European Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America
American iron in the Netherlands - a first hand account of the 2025 AMCA meet in Raalte. Words: Kim Middelbosch Photos: Kim Middelbosch The 12th edition of the AMCA’s European... Continue Reading →
The Film Shed: Hand Built – Brough Superior
The Girder Club Film Shed is a collection of our favourite videos that features old bikes, created by film makers from around the globe. If you have a video that... Continue Reading →
A Home Built Special: the Busy Bee
A home-built answer to a real-world problem Words/ Photos: Rich Orriss @TheGirderClub We all love a machine that puts a smirk on your face and sends that warm feeling through... Continue Reading →
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