Young Motorcycle Racers are gathered by a transport café on the A38 Exeter to Plymouth road. They are the ton-up boys taking off into the night. British biker subculture originates in the 1950s and is influenced by American pop culture and the rock and roll music of Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochran and Chuck Berry. 1960s […]
Tributes have been paid to John Surtees, who died on Friday 10th March 2017. He was an acknowledged great of the motor sport world and the only racer to have won world championships on motorbikes and in Formula One. Surtees, who was 83 years old, was admitted to hospital in February with an existing […]
Well, every now and again I will post some articles or some video of the Rockers etc back from where i was born in London as people ask me about the History of the Ton Up Cafe Racers. So here are a few videos for you to tide you over the weekend. Have fun on […]
Visit to see this summer exhibit here at the AACA Museum! Mods and Rockers were two conflicting British youth subcultures of the 1960s. This exhibit examines the “Mods & Rockers” era in the UK. The Rocker subculture was centered on motorcycling, and their appearance reflected that. They generally wore protective clothing such as […]
With the year of the Monkey now here, the Chinese year kicked off with the S.R.B.C. Rockers day and boy was that a really cool turn out for that event. Retro Rockers Documentary Trailer from Michael Rush on Vimeo. Below, al photos are copy righted to. Coan Kee Max Tam Michael CW Chiu and the major photos […]
Hey gang Wednesday and as its hump day, I thought i would try and show some of the Trumpys that are going to be seen on the Tarmac in 2016.. I am happy to say that they have such a great set up now and needed it to be honest, as the suspension is just […]
HOW THE CLUB BEGAN This is an article published about Father Bill when he passed away and his own words on the start of the club, It describes our first links with the ACE and how they are part of our history with few words by an early member Palladin My Memories of Father Bill […]
Ok, this Sunday is coming around super fast and I shall be heading down to Hansen Dam for the Norton Owners Club 36th Meeting that is annually and boy what a treat this is. Last year was my First attendance at the Hansen Dam ride and boy did I have fun there, a few hundred […]
A great day for Classic Bike enthusiasts, as Norton Unveil this Mick Grant Special. Norton launch exclusive Mick Grant Replica. We are proud to reveal a stunning replica of Mick’s famous #7 JPS Norton. Only 7 bikes are being hand built for global release today. For all inquiries please contact karen.fearon@nortonmotorcycles.com we are working on […]
Well today, I thought I would add a video of Jacks Hill Cafe Ton Up Day, always a good turn out there in rain or snow. Located in Towester in Northamptonshire, this place has always been a Regular stop for Motorcycles and Trucks, known to us in the UK as a real “Transport cafe” Jacks […]
