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Following a BMW R1150 GS and a BMW S1000RR

I unintentionally completed a science experiment recently. Whilst out on the bike I found myself behind a BMW R1150 GS. Tempted as I was to blitz past and shower him in flecks of 190 Battlax, I soon realised that we [...]

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Change to Bike Licensing Laws

Thanks yet again to the EU directives, we can all now expect the laws around obtaining a bike licence to change come January 2013.

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Behind the lines in the TT 2013
Day 1 I have recently returned from a few days on the IOM and the TT....
Coast to Coast
Here at the Motorcycle unit its not just powered 2 wheelers we are interested in....
What bikes can I ride at 17?
I was recently asked to give advice about the best bikes to ride as a...
Isle of Man TT – Rob ‘The Bullet’ Barber (and me)
With TT action already under way on the IOM, I am due to shortly get...
Biker Masses Head to Margate
After an early start and relatively quiet ride into Margate I met my colleagues Lisa...

Trevor Baird
You say store ICE number on your phone only good if you don’t lock your phone better with a......
Neil Cox
Always take bends, junctions at a reasonable speed, adjust speed to match the distance you can see, I know......
keith lewis
Hmmm…..excuses such as “I didn’t see you” doesn’t wash with any recognized form of authority.......
kennyk
kennyk, Contrary to what people say hi-viz is good and coupled with loud pipes is definitely a good thing,......
keith lewis
Hi folks, Tip of the day: Avoid at all costs a phenomenon called ‘object fixation’ i.e.......