One of the most famous of the Belgian road race circuits, this beautiful Ardenaise track has been the home to motorcycle racing for over half a century. It hosted the famous GP des Frontieres, so called because of its close proximity to the French border, as well as a number of long distance 200 mile races.
…continue reading Grand Prix des Frontieres – Chimay, Belgium – 19-21 July 2013

IHRO returns to the Magny Cours track for the second time since 2005 when we are delighted to be involved again with the Bol d’Or Classic meeting.

…continue reading Classic Bol D’or – Magny Cours, France – 13-15 September 2013

This is another one of those wonderful Belgian road circuits on the edge of the Ardennes. It consists of a series of both quick and slow corners with a good bit of altitude variation to provide a challenging but enjoyable ride. …continue reading Belgian Classic TT – Gedinne, Belgium – 24-25 August 2013

The Oschersleben motor sport arena is the most northern permanent race track in Germany.

…continue reading Sidecar Festival – Oschersleben, Germany – 29-30 June 2013

The Schleizer Dreieck of today is one of the most beautiful natural race tracks in the world, comparable only to Spa or the Isle of Man. Schleiz was founded as a motorcycle circuit for motorcyclists and the first race held there was in 1923. …continue reading Classic Grand Prix – Schleiz, Germany 21-23 June 2013

It is with great sadness that I have to inform you of the death of Ian Telfer who died on 21st December 2012 at the age of 85.

Ian was a staunch supporter of IHRO in the early days, he provided machines for many ex world champions, Hugh Anderson, Barry Sheene, Phil Read, John Surtees, plus other notable riders such as IHRO founder Alan Cathcart, Rob Holden, Chas Mortimer, Nick Jefferies and Chris McGahan, plus other less well known riders such as myself.

A retired engineer, Ian bought and restored an original Manx to keep himself amused in his retirement, and it was that bike which many of us were privileged to ride over the years, he was also probably the first engineer to build a modernised, short stroke manx engine with assistance from the Summerfields.

A true gentleman of the old school, his values were those of another age, his word was his bond and his choice of phrases harked back to the 20′s, but he was not locked in the past and always looked to the future.

Classic Motorcycle Racing and those of us who knew him, have lost a true friend.

Requiescat in pace.