Doug Chivas: A Life in the Fast Lane
From our Old Bike Archives – Issue 90 – first published in 2020. DOUG CHIVAS: December 25, 1947 – August 20, 2020. Story: Michael Esdaile • Photos: Highside NZ, OBA archives, Chivas archives, John Innes, […]
Trevor Discombe
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 […]
Bryan Hindle: One quick chemist
Story: Jim Scaysbrook • Photos: Merv Whitelaw, John Hiscock, Rob Lewis, Dick Darby, Greg Heath, Ken Duperouzel. Is there a stereotype motorcycle racer? If so, Bryan Hindle probably would not have fitted the bill; teetotal, […]
