Riding in cities requires a completely different set of skills compared to the open road. There are more distractions, more hazards and more corners. To make sure you get the most out of your bike in the city MCN has produced a guide to urban riding in association with Spada. 1. Watch the road surface carefully. Drains, metal covers, road paint...
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- 25 October 2010
Bikes are great in cities; they are small, nimble and have power-to-weight ratios that would make even top sports cars wince. This means they are almost perfect for standing starts, or traffic lights. To make sure you get away from traffic lights safely and quickly MCN has produced a handy guide in association with Spada. 1. It may be tempting to focus...
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- 12 October 2010
To make sure you get the most out of your bike in the city MCN has produced a guide to urban riding in association with Spada. Riding in cities requires a completely different set of skills compared to the open road. There are more distractions, more hazards and more corners. This makes it more entertaining than a track day but without...
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- 01 October 2010
James Toseland filmed this guide to Cadwell earlier this month, as part of a trackday run by Bennetts. The trackday was hosted for 80 competition winners and also included tuition and bike-setup tips from TT winner Steve Plater. MCN editor Marc Potter was at the event and reckon%X92s JT%X92s advice is spot on.
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- 28 September 2010
%X91Full Control%X92, the 57-page bike skills guide credited with dramatically raising the standard of Norwegian riders above the global average has been published in English for the first time. The free PDF manual covers core motorcycle skills in a robust, physics-grounded and clear way, giving you a complete picture of why bikes (and riders) do what they do. It would...
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- 03 June 2010
A new book by biker Peter Wills packs everything you need for a bike tour of France. The new guide is currently on offer at %XA319.95 and comes with a detailed folding road map of France on top of its 10 meticulously detailed tours, 18 A5-size direction cards, GPS co-ordinates and practical information on everything from accommodation to packing lists and...
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- 09 September 2009
A new book by biker Peter Wills packs everything you need for a bike tour of France. The new guide is currently on offer at %XA319.95 and comes with a detailed folding road map of France on top of its 10 meticulously detailed tours, 18 A5-size direction cards, GPS co-ordinates and practical information on everything from accommodation to packing lists...
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- 07 September 2009
With just days to go before MCN Live!, we've created this digital sampler of the event entertainment guide. Start planning this weekend in advance and be sure not to miss anything. It's not too late - book your tickets for MCN Live! Scroll down and flick through the digital magazine to see the finished line up of events and activities. MCN Live! takes place at Butlins Skegness April 24-27....
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- 22 April 2009
In this week's edition of MCN, on sale Wednesday 28th, there's a free 24-page guide to the London Motorcycle Show. Scroll down for your free digital sample. The 2009 Show Guide is designed to help you plan your weekend in advance and ensure that you take in everything on offer at the ExCel this year. Book tickets to the London motorcycle show Get the...
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- 26 January 2009
Winter is here again and its time to make a decision- Put the motorcycle away until spring, or stick it out and prepare bike and body for some serious all-weather riding. Whatever you choose, you'll find all the advice you need this winter right here in our one-stop winter preparation guide. Storing a bike properly takes more work than you might think. If you're planning on...
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- 27 November 2008
