Trifest Somerset on again for 2018
Following on from a wonderful Trifest Somerset 2017, we have booked this venue for 2018. Trifest Somerset 2018 will be on the 4th-7th May, the Bank Holiday weekend. There will be more entertainment planned including a local event plus lots of places to visit like Dunster, Exmoor, and Watchet.
Scottish Show Celebrating Daytona 50th
The second 1967 first year production T100R Daytona with it's original Monoblock Carbs has been confirmed as displaying at the Scottish Classic Motorcycle Show, it's only on it's second owner who bought it directly from the first owner in California after working with him in the States.
Rare TR5AR in Auction in June
The TR5AR was one of two 500cc models produced in 1961 for the American market. Because it was only built for one year, examples are few and far between. A good example of one will be on auction at the National Motorcycle Museum in June, and you could pick up this beauty for less than a new machine.
New model profile added
A new profile has been added to the list of Triumph motorcycle models on this site: The Street Triple RS (2017). The new Street Triple RS is the latest in the Triumph range, it sits at the top of the all new 765cc roadster category.
TOMCC Members win Stafford Show Awards
The 37th International Classic Motorcycle Show was held at Stafford on 22-23rd April. The TOMCC were represented by the Birmingham and Wolves branch who put on a stand with bikes ranging from a 1932 Model Z to a 1983 T140AV Bonneville and Club members picked up TWO awards.
New Classic Triumph Parts Store Opens Online
Triumph (and Norton Parts) from the last remaining Norton Villiers Triumph Group Company in the World. They have dealt in Triumph (& Norton) Spares since 1977. Their main focus is the 500, 650 and 750 Triumph Twins and all 500cc upwards Norton Twins.
Triumph Day at the Ace Cafe
This year it's being held on Sunday 11th June starting at 9am. As always this is being held at the world renowned Ace Cafe venue in London (at Ace Corner, North Circular Road, Stonebridge, London, NW10 7UD). Various branches will be in attendance and West Middlesex will be having a stand there.
Ace Classics rebuilding Steve McQueen T120
Ace Classics have been working on a recreation of this 1963 T120 Steve McQueen desert sled. The bike is being built for their French Customer Cedric, who was also the guy they built the no. 955 Pre Unit McQueen bike for last year - which was featured in Classic Bike magazine.
National Rally of Scotland
If you like a challenge in September, then the National Rally of Scotland may be for you. It is a checkpoint type rally organised by the Scottish Ariel Owners M.C.C. for riders of any machines. It's also part of the 'Three Nations Challenge' which also comprises the National Rally, and National Rally of Wales.