Best first motorbike after passing test
12 Sep 2012
Choosing your first motorbike after passing the test can be a daunting task with so many options made harder with the two different motorbike tests. If you have passed either your CBT or DAS and are looking around for the perfect ride, tell us in the comments below what your experiences are.
Prize Draw Numbers
10 Aug 2012
We haven’t had a winner for the Kawasaki KLX250 prize bike we are giving away so we are going to start drawing two numbers each week!
Overtaking on the inside
31 Jul 2012
I was riding my bike along the M40 when I got caught behind some biff in a car, who was hovering at between 69 and 71 mph in the outside lane. The two inside lanes were empty, and I was part of a queue of vehicles that were stuck behind this spanner.
Billing Bike Fest 2012
23 Jul 2012
Clare was at the Billing Aquadrome in Northamptonshire for the 2012 Billing Bike Fest.
Partnership Update
05 Jul 2012
We are sorry to announce that as of 22 June 2012 Paul Henry has retired from the partnership due to ill health. We wish him a speedy recovery and all the best in the future.
Forcefield Pro L2K Review
03 Jul 2012
I recently decided to accept that at my age I don’t have much chance of bouncing unhurt in the event of an accident :?, and therefore it would worth investing in a decent back protector to add to my hoards of kit.
RBLR1000 2012 – Congratulations Team White Dalton!
29 Jun 2012
Andrew, Cheffy, Martyn and pillions Rhiannon and Mandy all set off from Squires Cafe in Leeds at 0540 Saturday 23rd to ride 1000 miles for the Poppy Appeal
Yamaha R1 vs R125
The R125 meets its bigger brute of a brother, the R1. Martyn came into work on the latest Yamaha R1 this week and parked up next to Gavin’s R125, here are their thoughts
Tough Jacket Required
24 Jun 2012
Forget what Phil Collins has to say on the matter, you need a decent jacket in a crash
Givi E52 Maxia Top Box Review
31 May 2012
An unadorned motorbike tends to be a thing of beauty – but occasionally it takes on the role of workhorse. Chef bites the bullet and updates his luggage.
Weekend Ride Across Wales
Last weekend I went to meet up with my brother, Tim, and a friend, James, for his 30th birthday celebrations in Cardiff. As we all ride we thought we’d take advantage of the sunny weather and take a ride on the Saturday.
Motorcycle road positioning
29 May 2012
Today I found myself riding a large section of my journey with a lady on an SV650. Apart from firstly being pleased to see more women out there enjoying the road, then secondly thinking I far prefer my bike and kit (sorry bikerbuddy, just being honest!), I found myself noticing that her preferred position in […]
BMF Show Peterborough 2012
21 May 2012
This weekend, Martyn and I were manning the WDMS stall at the BMF show, Peterborough.
Shoei Qwest Review
17 May 2012
Feeling a little light-headed? Size matters – particularly when buying a helmet. Chef reviews his latest lid.
Triumph Tiger Explorer Review
I will cut straight to the chase. I had the Triumph Tiger Explorer out for two days and I bought one.
Adventure tourer comparison
The Triumph Explorer back to back with the Ducati Multistrada 1200, Honda Crosstourer and BMW R1200GS
Triumph Tiger Explorer as a pillion
11 May 2012
I have just been for a ride on the back of the Triumph Tiger Explorer, Andrew’s other choice of bike in the running to replace the Ducati. Andrew took me out to give the pillion seat a little test. You can read here what I thought of the Honda Crosstourer, and what I look for […]
