Having moved to Christchurch, NZ to work on the earthquake repair I bought a car to get my tools to work only to find I can leave them locked up on site. So with a great summer upon us I quickly sold the car and bought a Honda Dominator in good nick for about £750. Last weekend I went on ...
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- 28 March 2013
When photographer Serdar S. Unal left Los Angeles a few years ago for a five month expedition to Latin America, little did he know that there was no going back. In the following years, the epic adventure now nicknamed "LA2BA" would cover 42,000 miles through 15 countries, providing a vast supply of exceptional photographic opportunities and a rare chance to ...
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- 27 March 2013
These photos of me and my mate Andy prove you can tour the Scottish Highlands by motorcycle any time of the year. We toured the Cairgorms and Glencoe during the middle of February in temperatures barely above freezing point.
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- 05 March 2013
Riding near St Tropez I came to a tricky left and immediate right junction. As I crossed the line I realised I was supposed to stop but I didn't have time. 100 yards ahead Jean Claude and five of his uniformed mates stepped out and stopped me. Seeing my GB plate they went into a huddle and came up with an on the spot fine ...
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- 29 November 2012
My son and friends recently took a motorcycling trip to Spain and one of the friend's sons did this spoof magazine article on their return.
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- 08 October 2012
Adventure travel firm Nomad Biker is running a two-day course in Hostile Environment Training, designed to give you the skills you need to conquer your fear of the unknown. The course, run by ex-Commandos, covers some pretty hardcore lessons such as mine clearance and kidnap/capture scenarios, as well as some essential basics such as bike maintenance in the field and ...
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- 04 September 2012
This was our three day riding experience with Redtread. It was the best holiday I have ever had! The facilities were really good; clean rooms, pool and a top bar with hosts Adrian and Lesley who made you feel like family and would go the extra mile. This included fresh homemade cakes after every ride! The guides Bart and Digger were superstars. FridayWe ...
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- 30 August 2012
Have I just witnessed the end of an era? If my information is correct, then the spectacle of Supermoto in the French Alpine village of Alpe d’Huez has had its day. No more will the thunder need to compete with the thoroughbred race bikes bark, or the residents need to rub shoulders with the temporary influx of adrenaline fuelled petrol ...
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- 11 August 2012
Spyder Club organise short break, fly-ride European motorcycle tours for members and like minded non-members with limited time. Arrive and ride a range of superb motorbikes from the Spyder Club fleet on Europe’s best roads for a hassle free, cost effective and enjoyable motorcycle experience. We can also arrange for guests to join us on a Spyder Club motorcycle tour ...
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- 30 July 2012
Here's me and a few mates on a biking weekend trip to the Isle of Skye. at the end of May. As you can see the weather was fantastic, the scenery was awesome and the roads were even better. It's Eilean Donan Castle on the A87 by the village of Dornie. That's me on the S1000RR.
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- 31 May 2012
