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Our Memorable Motorcycles expert, Frank Melling also is the organizer of the British vintage motorcycle extravaganza known as Thundersprint. If you get passed on the track by a beautiful Matchless G.50 - you just met Frank.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
This month our British correspondent takes a look at the Work Racing Motorcycle's Norton 30M Manx, which features the first engine produced digitally.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
In this edition of Single Track Mind Frank presents a few suggestions on how MCUSA could add sex appeal its calendar.
Friday, September 24, 2010
This month our vintage motorcycle expert throws his leg over the Norton Commando 961, a complete re-design by ex-Triumph designer, Simon Skinner, and Norton Motorcycles CEO, Stuart Garner.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
We chat with Norton Motorcycles' CEO Stuart Garner, who has big plans for re-launching the Norton name in the motorcycling world.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Our British correspondent gets the scoop on Norton’s planned return to MotoGP. And he gets it straight from the source, Norton CEO Stuart Garner.
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
This week our Single Track Mind correspondent examines the true consequences of racing and why the sport lives on.
Monday, August 23, 2010
For this month's Memorable Motorcycle our vintage editor takes a look back at a racing legend and personal hero, riding the Mike Hailwood Replica Ducati.
Friday, August 13, 2010
For this edition of Single Track Frank writes about fellow countryman Cal Crutchlow, also our man Melling gets his way onto an actual racing podium… his own!
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
After attending the recent Silverstone round of WSB, Frank takes a humorously definitive side on the MotoGP vs. World Superbike battle.
Friday, July 30, 2010
In this issue of Single Track Mind, Frank takes on the topic of MotoGP regulations and how Dorna's new engine requirements have led to a circus act within the sport.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
From dirt racer to road warrior, this month we take a look at the BSA Victor Special, which was originally a motocross machine until its road conversion in 1967.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
This issue of Single Track Mind sees Frank debate the worth of his Suzuki V-Strom, as well as engage on a quest to get some scrap plastic - much harder than it sounds!
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
This month our Memorable Motorcycles man looks back at Honda’s monstrous Flat Six-powered cruiser flop, the short-lived Honda Rune.
Monday, June 21, 2010
Our favorite Brit reflects on the harmonizing effects of Belgian frites, as well as advise British tourists that when pulled over in America for a traffic stop – do not run toward the car!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Our vintage motorcycle man reports on this years Spa Francorchamps Bikers Classics, with a brief recap and some pics for your antique-y two-wheeled pleasure.
Monday, June 07, 2010
This month's Single Track Mind takes us on a behind the scenes look in to the Thundersprint and some of the interesting situations that come up when hosting a motorcycle event.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
This month our vintage editor looks back at an English original that redefined the motorcycle landscape – the Triumph Speedtwin.
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
How can MotoGP and World Superbike boost up flagging attendance? Take a flyer from Mickey says our Single Track Mind correspondent.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
This month our vintage motorcycle correspondent takes a closer look at the Yamaha SRX – calling it the best British bike the Japanese have ever made.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Frank's single track mind turns its attention to MotoGP and proposed rule changes. Does the future of Grand Prix at least include the Rizla Suzuki girls?
