More and more of you are taking to the mud, with enduro and motorcross training days full to capacity across the country and new schools launching all the time. Many riders swear by the skills they learn offroading, and indeed many racers use it as a way to keep sharp over the long winter. But does it benefit road riding? ...
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- 03 January 2013
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
Lamba Motorcycles is a family run business and has been established for over 40 years. We have been situated in Carshalton High Street for 42 years and within the last few years we have developed our online shop to run along side our high street presence. In 2011, we became an Premier Exclusive Yamaha Dealership, offering new Yamaha Motorcycles ...
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- 25 May 2013
The air is warm again, the tarmac shimmers and the sun strokes the back of every rider’s neck. Leathers hang patiently, helmets seem to buzz in anticipation and garage doors are poised on standby. At no point in this fantasy is it cool to walk outside in your finest attire and straddle a filthy, gunk-clad bike. Sometimes we tell ourselves ...
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- 22 May 2013
This week’s issue, on sale 22 May, includes my full report from the recent trip to Normandy. I thought you might find it interesting to see the routes we took each day. Day One http://goo.gl/maps/oAeEv Day Two http://goo.gl/maps/tAjBp http://goo.gl/maps/P6BhK Split into two links first is the ride till our lunch stop, second is the afternoon ride. Day Three http://goo.gl/maps/Ji7nt Watch ...
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- 20 May 2013
You might think your licence would be safe on a scooter but I’ve already been in trouble with the rozzers a week after picking mine up. The Suzuki Burgman 650 ABS Executive has two automatic modes: Drive and Power. The latter is surprisingly, addictively brisk. Pulling out of a petrol station on the way to work yesterday morning, ...
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- 08 May 2013
I arrived back from my trip to Normandy with the bike a little over the first service mileage of 600 so instead of being out in the lovely sunshine, getting more miles under my belt and practising my skills, the bike’s been in the garage waiting for a quick trip to Yamaha. It’s not a bad thing that I’m stuck ...
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- 06 May 2013
Overlanders website Horizons Unlimited are once again hosting the UK’s premier travel event, the HUBB UK. In its 13th year the popular gathering will take place from May 30 to June 2 at the Donington Park Farmhouse Hotel. Whether you’re an experienced traveller brimming with advice and tales, planning on hitting the road or just love being surrounded by adventurous ...
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- 25 April 2013
Cal Crutchlow’s expectation management skills went into overdrive again in Qatar tonight after the British rider finished second in the opening MotoGP practice session under the Losail International Circuit floodlights. After topping the timesheets in the last test winter test session in Jerez last month, Crutchlow has been tipped to be a consistent podium threat in his third premier class ...
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- 04 April 2013
The Welsh countryside is caked in a pure white snow. The heaters from my car ooze warm air as music flows from the speakers. I don’t believe in wasted journeys, the scenic views from my car window are better than the monotonous, grinding M25. Ah well, at least it was a nice drive. There was definitely way too much snow ...
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- 25 March 2013
