Eric Biddle's Motorbikes
A big "HELLO!" to all motorbike enthusiasts out there. My name is Eric Biddle and I've never been without a bike since acquiring a Sidney Gleaves Special in 1936 when I was 16.

Over the years I've been the proud owner of many bikes - some of you may remember "The Squirrel Collection" of over 50 racing machines when I was landlord of "The Squirrel Hotel" at Horwich, Lancashire, England.

Pictured is one of my all-time favourites - a 350cc outside flywheel Manx Norton ridden by Ray Amm in 1954, the last time Norton entered a factory team in the TT.  This is the last complete, totally original machine of four that were built and was sold to John Surtees.

For other favourites click on the link to memorable machines.

Although I only have room for one or two bikes now I haven't lost any of my enthusiasm for them and still have a large collection of pictures and information.  I would love to hear from anyone else who is mad about classic British bikes.
John Surtees on the Ray Amm Manx Norton
Bikes Past and Present
Memorable Machines
In The Garage Today
Get in touch!
Email: eric@ryecroft60.fsnet.co.uk