There are some truly memorable names from flat track's history, but I've just come across my new favourite while researching a future story. I present 1971-72 national number 28 - Royal Sherbet. That's him above, on a BSA Twin, battling with David Aldana (3) and, I think, John Weaver (52); Gene Romero (the 1971 #1), Jody Nicholas (23). I'm pretty sure the other obscured rider is Chuck Palmgren. #1970s #DavidAldana #GeneRomero #BSA #RoyalSherbet

I've put on you tube a vid I took from my flag position on turn 4 at Peterborough last year, that shows Dave Aldana and Johnny Lewis riding together. It starts out a bit shaky but settles down. I was going to put it on my Instagram (@that58dodge) , but it's probably too big a file. For those that get it, it needs to be out there to watch. For me to have been so close to such a nostalgic and also current spectacle was an unbelievable and inspiring event for me. To watch JL nos

We have produced a neat 24-page beginner's guide to flat track in conjunction with Indian Motorcycle. Indian ordered a limited edition of 1000 issues to be printed, and gave them out at the MCN Festival and the Bike Shed Show. If you weren't in the exact right place at the exact right time we've put the guide online for you. It's a mix of the most relevant Get Schooled guides (most relevant to a beginner) all illustrated by Ryan Quickfall and written by me, Dave Skooter Farm

You think you're getting your fill of motorcycle brain nourishment, but really, you're just rubbing amphetamine sulphate into your gums. The social media 'speed' suppresses your appetite for proper knowledge, and therefore it's robbing you of what you really need, a healthy balanced diet. You're whizzing your tits off on curated photos of good looking folks farting around on custom bikes, interesting old snaps with no back story, influencers telling you how good their free st