Alex Bestwick

York

Digital Content Editor at Classic Bike Hub

Digital Content Editor at Classic Racer

Has been known to write stuff on occasion. he/him

Articles

July 2025 | Towpath Talk

1 week ago | towpathtalk.co.uk | Alex Bestwick

Towpath Talk features everything you need to know about boats, marinas, wildlife, conservation, heritage and superb days out. If you like the look of the July edition, we’re certain you’ll enjoy reading every issue, so why not take a look at our latest subscription offers?
Thomas the Tank Engine documentary to premiere at The Greatest Gathering

1 week ago | therailwayhub.co.uk | Alex Bestwick

A documentary exploring Thomas the Tank Engine’s enduring legacy will receive it’s UK premiere at Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering this summer. The screening of the documentary ‘An Unlikely Fandom: The Impact of Thomas the Tank Engine’, directed by Brannon Carty, will mark the 80th anniversary of the franchise and the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. The documentary explores the origins of Thomas the Tank Engine, its global impact, and the community of fans that have grown around it.
July 2025 | Classic Bike Hub

1 week ago | classicbikehub.uk | Alex Bestwick

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, the magazine dedicated to the buying, riding and rebuilding of the later classics and Japanese machines, has a fantastic new issue lined up for you this month. As always, this issue of CMM magazine is bursting with workshop tips, cracking features and a look at what’s happening in the motorcycle world.
Featherbed Frame Theme for Ardingly Summer Show

1 week ago | classicbikehub.uk | Alex Bestwick

The largest indoor classic motorcycle show and jumble in the South East will return next month with a Norton theme. Elk Promotions’ Ardingly Classic Bike Show & Jumble returns to the South of England Showground on Sunday 27th July 2025, with a special celebration of the game-changing Norton Featherbed frame.
HS2 opening delayed beyond 2033

1 week ago | railwaymagazine.co.uk | Alex Bestwick

The Transport Secretary has told the Commons there is “no route” to meet the target date of having HS2 services running by 2033 as she confirmed the project will be delayed. The project has suffered repeated delays and soaring costs despite being scaled back. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: “It’s an appalling mess, but it’s one we will sort out.
July / August 2025

1 week ago | classicracer.com | Alex Bestwick

Classic Racer magazine celebrates the greatest racers and racing motorcycles in history, where motorcycle-racing legends truly live on. Classic Racer magazine covers everything from tests of historic racing machinery, written by those who rode them, to tales of the heroes who made the sport great.
HS2 opening delayed beyond 2033

1 week ago | therailwayhub.co.uk | Alex Bestwick

The Transport Secretary has told the Commons there is “no route” to meet the target date of having HS2 services running by 2033 as she confirmed the project will be delayed. The project has suffered repeated delays and soaring costs despite being scaled back. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: “It’s an appalling mess, but it’s one we will sort out. “We need to set targets which we can confidently deliver, that the public can trust, and that will take time.
Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Magazine

1 week ago | classicmechanics.com | Alex Bestwick

Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, the magazine dedicated to the buying, riding and rebuilding of the later classics and Japanese machines, has a fantastic new issue lined up for you this month. As always, this issue of CMM magazine is bursting with workshop tips, cracking features and a look at what’s happening in the motorcycle world.
Classic American Magazine

1 week ago | classic-american.com | Alex Bestwick

In the July issue of Classic American: 1970 Chevelle Malibu, 1949 Cadillac Series 62, 1977 Excalibur SS Phaeton & more!When Chris Durham’s 1970 Chevelle Malibu arrived it wasn’t quite as nice as he’d hoped, but that was a great excuse to tear it apart and build the car of his dreams, as Mike Renaut discovered!We meet a petrolhead who, despite his love for fast Fords, Japanese performance and classic British cars, had a burning desire to own an imposing postwar American car.
2 Great British Days Out for this Summer

1 week ago | bestofbritishmag.co.uk | Alex Bestwick

We may receive a commission for links clicked in this article. Learn more. Summer is here and there’s plenty of fun to be had with exciting days out. Here are a couple we recommend:Electric road vehicles aren’t new! Come and ride on buses that ran on mains electricity, but disappeared from British streets in. But it’s not just buses – the museum also has a Toy Museum, a replica Cycle Shop and other attractions.