Feel the roar, smell the methanol and settle in - Issue 130 is pure petrol-soaked celebration. Our cover story throws open the shale gates on Jake Tobin's Street Legal Speedway GM500, a true tribute to the riders and machines that made Australian speedway legendary; the daredevils who slid sideways into history and the bikes that carried them there.
From the dirt to the driveway, this issue brims with metal worth savouring. Robin Brackett's 1929 Ariel 500cc Model F Custom proves rebellion never goes out of style, while the elegant 1956 AJS 16MS 350 reminds us why the old singles still stir the soul. We uncover the curious charm of The Militaire Autocycle, remember feature rider Billy Bingham, and marvel at the incredible Greeves Oulton - number 21 of just 21 ever built. Add the achingly beautiful Works Replica 500cc Velocette, and you've got a garage full of stories. Tracks in Time steers us back to Ekka Speedway. Brisbane's century-old track that has been quietly (or more suspiciously) forgotten, even as the Ekka celebrates 150 years and the track itself reaches its own remarkable centenary.
Our regulars keep the good times rolling. Fuel for Thought opens with heart, Blow Your Own overflows with reader letters, and our brand-new Ride Radar section delivers news, workshop tips, gear and community goings-on all in one spot.
Rally Roundup celebrates the mates who make it all worthwhile - the Brisbane Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 2026, Classic Scrambles Round 2, the Debenham Winter Tour and the Grenfell Motorcycle Show N Shine.
Grab a cuppa, turn the page, and join the ride. Every old bike carries history worth honouring - and Issue 130 is chock-full of it.