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How to ride with a pillion

MCN Technical Staff, 29 November 2006 15:19

First things first How many times have you seen a pillion wearing some shonky old lid and casual clothing while the rider is dressed in top-of-the-range safety gear? There’s no reason to treat your pillion’s health and comfort any less seriously than your own so make sure they’re kitted out with a decent, good-fitting helmet and proper protective gear. The ...

Riding skills: Turning from a stop

Guy Procter, 24 June 2011 16:07

The ever-watchable Captain Crash has some useful advice on how to pull away from a standstill turning, rather than straying too far into (potentially) harm's way.

How to prepare yourself for winter

RiDE magazine, 26 November 2008 10:16

In winter you need to protect yourself from the cold and damp as well as from other vehicles. You can ride anywhere and anytime as long as you’re warm, dry and have good visibility. Read on for useful advice from RiDE magazine on staying warm and safe this winter. OK, so riding in the colder weather does require a steely ...

How to transport your bike safely

MCN Technical Staff, 29 November 2006 14:33

Why put a bike in a van? For trackday riders it can be a lot less hassle to have the bike carted to the event and back in a van. Why? Because: 1) it’s easier to get the bike and you home if you’re unfortunate enough to crash, 2) tools and spare wheels aren’t a problem, and 3) friends and ...

How to prepare your bike for winter

RiDE magazine, 25 November 2008 18:57

You can ride regularly in winter without ruining your bike – if you take steps to protect it. Here's an easy to follow guide from RiDE magazine on how to look after your bike and make sure it comes out of the cold season looking as good as it did going in. There can’t be many riders who don’t regard ...

Riding skills: Top three learner rider complaints

Rupert Paul, 11 July 2011 15:45

It’s tempting to go for the cheapest bike training course you can find. Here are three reasons why that might not be a good idea. 1. The bikes Training school bikes have a hard life. But they should still be reliable, of good quality, and come with a reasonable spares backup in the event of a drop. Many riders who’ve ...

MCN's guide to urban riding: Filtering

MCN, 29 September 2010 14:48

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 ...

New Rider: Master the art of riding your motorcycle slowly

Liam Marsden, 07 August 2008 12:09

One of the trickiest skills to learn on a motorcycle is the ability to ride and handle your motorbike at walking pace. Infact this is the time when novice riders can be most at risk from dropping their motorcycle, particularly if you're trying to execute moves like a U-turn. Here are some tips that should help you master the technique of slow riding. ...

Video: Information and Planning

Angus Farquhar, 22 December 2007 00:00

Dan from Rapid training shows you some basic riding skills which you can employ to improve your safety margins and make your riding more enjoyable. Todays lesson is gathering information and turning them into plans to avoid hazards. Zoom & Watch more videos on MCN | TV http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1119137831http://www.brightcove.com/channel.jsp?channel=711881422 // By use of this code snippet, I agree to the Brightcove ...

What happens when you get caught speeding over 100mph

MCN, 13 August 2010 15:41

If you are caught speeding at over 100mph on a national speed limit road, you are probably looking at a ban, even if your job relies on you having a driving licence. For speeding the penalty is between 3-6 points, with a fine not exceeding £2500 on a motorway or £1000 on any other road. Alternatively, the magistrates can give a ...