Alex Campbell: Self-made racer

From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 62 – first published in 2016. Edited by Jim Scaysbrook from research by Baden Butler. • Photos: Robin Lewis, Keith Ward, Baden Butler, Bill Snelling TT FotoFinders, Alan Stone, […]

Keith Campbell: A candle in the wind

From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 69 – first published in 2017. Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Byron Gunther, Keith Bryen collection, Leigh Ward. August 9th, 2022 marks sixty-five years since Keith Campbell won the 1957 350cc […]

Geoff Taylor: Across the Great Divide

From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 76 – first published in 2018. Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Rob Lewis, Michael Andrews, Geoff Neild, Merv Whitelaw, Taylor archives.  It’s not uncommon to graduate from motocross to road racing, but […]

John Surtees: Il grande John

From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 65 – first published in 2017. Story: Jim Scaysbrook “Speed is not something you find, you’ve either got it or you haven’t.” – John Surtees The Italians called him “Il grande […]

Stuart Avant: So close to stardom

From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 64 – first published in 2017. Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Rob Lewis, Phil Hall, Stan Shephard. Christchurch-born Stu Avant had talent to burn, but having a good time was equally […]