To flip up or to shut down?
17 Apr 2014
Flip up helmets. Beloved of couriers, BMW owners, police riders and smokers. But what is the legal consequence of riding with your helmet flipped up? If you get stopped, pointing out that half the officer’s colleagues in the Met Police ‘Flipped up’ is probably not the best starting point…
The law cannot provide you any protection
05 Feb 2014
The law is simple as to what we motorcyclists must wear. Speedos and a buckled, type approved helmet will meet the legal requirements but would look foolish and not really work in our temperate island. Lady riders would do well to put a bikini top on to avoid public decency arrests but that is all […]
Hit and don’t run
26 Dec 2013
If you’re in the wrong, you’re in the wrong, there’s no getting away from it…
Biker Down Bucks & Milton Keynes
15 Aug 2013
Whether you ride with a group of friends or on your own, there may be a time when you are the first person at the scene of a fallen biker.
Shoei Qwest Review
17 May 2012
Feeling a little light-headed? Size matters – particularly when buying a helmet. Chef reviews his latest lid.
Pillion on the Honda 1200 Crosstourer
04 May 2012
I must now have a fair few thousand pillion miles under my belt. And it is true to say that whilst I really enjoy being a pillion, there is no doubt that my enjoyment is affected by the bike itself!
AGV Stealth SV review
27 Jul 2011
I have now done about 500 miles in the new AGV Stealth SV, in matt black, badged Ducati (have I become a Ducatesti? I fear so) and have ridden in it enough to form some early views. The drop down visor is really useful, and means I don’t have to cart around a spare visor. […]
Arai Quantum DNA Review
07 Apr 2010
I decided to treat my head to a nice new helmet last week. There is no other feeling than slipping a new lid on for the first time. I have always been a big Arai fan and was delighted to see that Arai had re-launched their Quantum range of helmets.
Race Helmet Graphics
12 Mar 2009
Just a quick preview of how the race helmet will look with the White Dalton logo and ‘barrister on a bike’ cartoon image.
