Duke Video have recently released a box-set of their coverage of the 1984-89 Paris-Dakar rallies. It costs £54.99 for the six-DVD collection, and covers a whopping 547 minutes of off-road action. And plenty of cigarette advertising; those were the days. Here's a clip to whet your appetite… To buy the DVD set, visit www.dukevideo.com.
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- 17 November 2011
Proskins Moto Gilet, £59.99 Miles covered/time: 700/two months What’s good: This is a very lightweight body warmer that’s designed to be worn beneath your regular riding kit, and it does a very good job of living up to its windproof boasts. It’s been enough to keep the chills at bay on autumn commutes so far this year. The soft, stretchy ...
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- 02 November 2011
Oxford Rider Grips, £26.99 Miles covered/time: 200/two months What's good: My wife absolutely swears by this method of pillion carriage. For the rider's part, you put this wide belt around your waist and secure it with a satisfyingly large plastic buckle; the passenger then hops on the bike and is kept secure and comfortable by holding on to the two ...
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- 27 October 2011
Miles covered/team: 200/one month What's good: For decidedly bitter mornings and evenings this autumn, this merino wool/polyester cap has gone on my head before my helmet. And on a number of occasions it's been a godsend. Being seamless, it's comfy enough so that you'd barely know you're wearing it, and it insulated you just enough from the inevitable flow of ...
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- 27 October 2011
Barbour are well known for the classic International motorcycle jacket in its many variants, but this autumn they've also gone all out with biking-themed casual wear like an ISDT merino jumper, bag, cardies… Here's the video. Or slideshow, to be precise. For more info on the colossal range, visit www.barbour.com
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- 14 October 2011
This year’s dirt bike show, taking place at Stoneleigh Park on November 3-6, will give you a chance to get up close and personal with plenty of new bikes. The new Suzuki RM-Z250 will make its UK debut at Stoneleigh, the 2012 Husqvarna enduro range will be there, as well as the latest metal from Gas Gas, KTM and Kawasaki ...
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- 13 October 2011
A meal with MotoGP bad-boy Marco Simoncelli at the Valencia GP is just one of the amazing experiences you can bid for in a charity auction to raise funds for the CJ Riders Fund being held at the last round of BSB this weekend. The auction is being held at 6pm (race schedule-dependant) on Saturday, October 8 at Brands Hatch's ...
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- 03 October 2011
Beta Tools T-handle wrenches, from £7.90 to £13 (£84.90 for a set of 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10mm) Time used: Three months What's good: These T-handle wrenches are solid, well-built, seat perfectly in their respective Allen bolt heads, and attract covetous remarks whenever my Halfords Professional roller cabinet’s drawer is opened to reveal them laid ...
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- 26 September 2011
Velobici PBP Tivoli seamless collar, £30Miles covered/time: 650/one month What's good: Sometimes two worlds collide and have something to teach each other. This neck warmer is actually designed for cycling, but has many features that make it great for motorcycling in colder weather. The makers say its design “marries durability with comfort, practicality and European chic”. Neck warmers for sale ...
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- 22 September 2011
I have a KTM Superduke and need to replace both tyres. I ride quite hard so need something that inspires confidence, but often get caught out in the wet, so need something that doesn’t slide all over at the first drop of rain. But with money tight I would like something thatlasts around 2500 miles for a rear without breaking ...
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- 08 September 2011
