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No! to EU Anti-Bike Legislation

I’m hoping that Brussels does not get its way with the ridiculous anti-bike legislation covered by the proposed EU plans due to take effect from 2014.

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Motorcycle Live NEC Bike Show 2011 Review

Fresh from a visit to Motorcycle Live 2011 at the NEC in Birmingham, I have well and truly feasted my eyes on all the new bikes currently in production or due for a 2012 release. After weeks of being teased by [...]

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Lifesaving Motorcycles

Lifesaving Motorcycles

I was recently thinking about how essential motorcycles are and the important roles they play in the world. There are times when motorcycles save lives and I thought I’d share my thoughts on the subject.

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Winter Riding Is Back!

Frost on the cars, radiators switched on, dark outside first thing…this means one thing – winter is upon us! From now on it is time to adapt my riding style.

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Why learn to ride a motorbike?

I often read articles where people share their views on the constant changing of the motorcycle test process saying it is too difficult, too dangerous, too expensive… This may be the case for some. However if you have not taken the [...]

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You’ve found the Swinton Bikes blog - the place on the web where our bike-mad Luke Renton will be posting updates on the journey of the first Swinton Bike. You’ll also find lots of images and posts from Luke on all things bike related.

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