Classic Dirt Bike Show shines

This year’s Classic Dirt Bike Show held in February at Telford’s International Exhibition Centre was well attended by exhibitors, traders and visitors. Judging by some of the gleaming classics on show, it was quite apparent how many enthusiasts occupied their time over lockdown!

Hagon Shocks was the major sponsor, as it has been for the last nine years, and managing director Martin Hagon seemed as keen as ever about the event. “We think it’s a great show to come to. Being this early in the year, lots of people come to find bits and pieces to get their bike prepared for the season. It always seems very friendly and there’s a great atmosphere at the show. For anyone who hasn’t been before – please come!”

Guest of honour this year was three-times World

500 MX Champion Dave Thorpe. In between fans taking selfies with him, he said he was amazed at how many people were in attendance and how good it was to see so many bikes from his era, and even older ones, such as the Matisses that his father used to ride. He was also impressed by how vibrant the classic dirt bike scene was.

We can leave the final words with the event organiser, Mortons’ Nick Mowbray. “This year’s Classic Dirt Bike Show was one of the biggest and best yet! It was gre at to see so many off-road enthusiasts coming together at Telford to celebrate machines from across the decades. The quality of the bikes on display and the overall feel for the show was praised by off-road legends throughout the weekend.”

Husky clothing

HUSQVARNA MOTORCYCLES HAS revealed its new and invigorated apparel collection for 2023. The comprehensive range includes functional off-road and street riding gear as well as a Casual Lifestyle Collection for fans of the marque, all inspired by the brand’s Swedish heritage.

As well as the ranges of mix-and-match apparel for the various off-road disciplines, there is a Functional Street Collection which, for 2023, includes a new Spherical Gear line – the Sphere WP jacket and Sphere WP gloves are made exclusively for Husqvarna by Rev’It!, and are complemented by the Helios helmet which is made for the brand by Airoh. The rest of the range comprises the Casual Lifestyle Collection and the new Rockstar Casual Collection, which is worn off-track by the brand’s US-based racing team – Rockstar Energy Husqvarna Factory Racing – the exclusive range includes T-shirts, hoodies, jackets, and caps.

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The Raid combines expertise and technology from Dunlop’s extensive adventure riding and touring range with that from its off-road sector. It is suitable for a range of bikes from mid-size dual sports to large adventure bikes, proising off-road ability and predictability paired with superb wet weather capability and longdistance touring performance.

Trailmax Raid’s design was inspired by Dunlop’s D908 RR, a purely off-road rally raid tyre characterised by the pronounced blocks on its tread, which are now a key part of Trailmax Raid’s profile.

The new tyre will be available in three front sizes covering 19 and 21in fitments, and six rear sizes for 17 and 18in wheels. Initial sizes were available from the beginning of March, with the rest being released during Q2 2023.