The Classic MotorCycle

Sketchbook Travels

I always have fond memories of my visits to Mallory Park, whether it be walking around the paddock with my sketchbook or watching my wife passenger in a racing Morgan three-wheeler, which ended up performing a 180-degree spin through the esses My trip to this year’s VMCC 1000 Bike Festival was no exception; I filled so many pages of the sketchbook that my findings from the event will be expanded into multiple articles. This first article sees my general findings among the plethora of motorcycles in attendance. Subsequent articles will cover the wonderful feet first motorcycles on display, plus an incredible V-twin Rudge. But in the meantime, let’s delve into the sketchbook and see what caught my eye...

1964 Honda CB72 Clubman Racer

This 'just right' CB72 was found in the paddock. As I sat down to draw it, I started to think about what had been

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