1955-1964 TRIUMPH T120 BONNEVILLE

Rachael Blackmore inspired a new generation by smashing glass ceilings in a male-dominated, physically punishing sport. So where are jump racing’s next female superstars? Jennifer Donald explores

In 1972, Mary Peters gained sporting immortality by winning the gold medal for Great Britain in the pentathlon at the Olympic Games in Munich. She also represented Northern Ireland at every Commonweal

In 1971, 16-year-olds were restricted to riding mopeds in the UK, prompting a rash of poseworthy sports ’peds from Europe to tempt teens. We found these signs of the times lurking in our archive

1955-1964 1975-1984 YAMAHA RD350LC

The reigning national road race champion talks supplements, Zwifting and the importance of fun-loving team-mates