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New French Motoring Law – Compulsory Breathalyser Kit

Yet more legislation is coming into play that we as bikers are going to have to incorporate into our riding habits. It is France that yet again has started the ball rolling on potential European wide laws.

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Top 5 Bikes to Test Ride This Season

Top 5 Bikes to Test Ride This Season

                        Here are my top 5 bikes to test ride this season…..

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THINK BIKE. THINK BIKER. New TV ad.

THINK BIKE. THINK BIKER. New TV ad.

Having just seen the new THINK BIKE advert on TV thanks to road safety minister Mike Penning, its great that we as bikers are getting some air time. Even though the advert is based on biker safety, it should at [...]

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Slow Riding Techniques – Yes – Slow!

Slow Riding Techniques – Yes – Slow!

Riding bikes fast is what most of us enjoy and probably one of the main reasons we own bikes. There is nothing like coming around a bend, seeing a clean straight and pinning it, or when you approach some slow moving [...]

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Following a BMW R1150 GS and a BMW S1000RR

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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  • Hastings May Day Run 2012
    The annual Hastings May Day Run will be taking place on bank holiday Monday 7th...
  • BMW S1000RR Test Ride Review
    The BMW S1000RR was top of the test ride list for us this season. In...
  • BMW R1200GS Test Ride Review
    Coopers BMW in Tunbridge Wells offered us a test ride of the R1200GS. In this...
  • Manchester Bike Show 2012 Review – by Guest Blogger Marcus Tillbrook
    Fans of Paul’s senior and junior and OCC rejoice! We have our very own...
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    I managed to test the efficiency of the new R&G crash protection I had fitted...

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