You never forget your first bike

Back in the ’70s, a trio of teenagers could ride their bikes the length of mainland Britain for charity without anyone batting an eyelid. How times have changed…

Gerard Kane guides you through the highlight machines from this month’s sales – top bikes still get big money, but the tempting prices show it remains a buyer’s market

MCN reader Andy Oak has never sold a bike… and his collection is the envy of all his mates

The classic bikes that you have found, restored or just taken for a ride

YAMAHA R9 7147 MILES

From the exotic to the prosaic, there’s all manner of classic metal on the market. Gez Kane picks out some of this month’s highlights for those on the hunt...