Mikko Nieminen
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BMW’s R18 Big Boxer is HERE. YOU can order one NOW.
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We knew BMW’s R18 big boxer was coming, but we didn’t know it was going to look this good. BMW has been teasing us with concepts, custom house specials, and even the new engine itself, but the Bavarians have finally pulled the covers off the new R18 – the 1800cc big twin created to secure…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Nine
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The long way home At the beginning of the trip it felt like seven days on a small bike in a hectic riding environment would be a long slog. But when the last day of our travels dawned it felt like the expedition had gone far too quickly, and I could have happily gone on…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Eight
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Tibetan flavour The night in the tent had been surprisingly comfortable. And waking up to the sound of the river was lovely. That noise was soon drowned by the Bollywood soundtracks blasting out of the kitchen, which was next to my tent. Still, authentic sounds I guess. The riding today was not much different to…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Seven
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Going local It may have taken a while, but by day five I felt like I had mastered the Indian approach to using the horn. It is basically your answer to any traffic situation. Want to overtake someone? Why mess around with indicators when you can just beep your horn. How about going round a…
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VIDEO: Triumph’s Factory Stories kicks off with Rocket 3
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Triumph has launched a new YouTube series, bringing you the best of the Triumph Visitor Experience while it’s closed during the lockdown. In the first episode, you can find out more about the advanced engineering that goes into producing the Rocket 3 engine, courtesy of Triumph Chief Engineer Stuart Wood. For more info, visit Triumph…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Six
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Finding the tourist trail So far, every day of riding has been different. The first day was a transition from the sprawling masses of Chandigarh to quiet back roads. It was also an introduction to lazy cows in the middle of the road, homicidal lorry drivers attacking from every angle, and the ever-present dust. The…
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VIDEO: Lockdown. Graham Jarvis style.
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We all know the lockdown is a necessary evil, but for all fun-loving motorcyclists staying away from the roads can get pretty boring. A lot of people have started to do little figure-of-eights and small rides in their garden to pass the time, but nobody has taken this to quite such astounding level as Graham…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Five
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Clear water and mucky kit Day three of riding in Himachel Pradesh was the best so far. We covered a similar distance to previous days, around 125km, but by the end of the ride I felt far less knackered than on previous days. This was thanks to today’s roads being (mostly) recently resurfaced, which made…
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Campaign to help fight COVID-19 in Africa
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As the global crisis deepens, Two Wheels for Life and Dorna Sports have come together to launch a campaign to raise £50,000 to fight the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa. Given how badly the disease has hit affluent countries with highly developed healthcare sectors, the consequences could be devastating for the world’s poorest continent. Here’s what…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Four
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Alpine apples Waking up in a palace puts you in a good mood right from the start, I find. So does watching wild monkeys play just outside your window. The second day of riding started with good omens and lots of chai. From Chail we headed towards Narkanda, which sits slightly higher in the mountain…
