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  • Devon Freewheelers help NHS staff get back to work by delivering COVID-19 tests

    Devon Freewheelers help NHS staff get back to work by delivering COVID-19 tests

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    The current Coronavirus outbreak has highlighted the importance of volunteer organisations, such as Blood Bikers. Here’s how one branch of this organisation is making a difference… Emergency Voluntary Service, Devon Freewheelers have fast-tracked the ability for NHS workers to get back onto the frontline by collecting COVID-19 test samples from the homes of personnel in…

  • The New BMW R 18

    The New BMW R 18

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    The new BMW R 18 mega-cruiser is BMW’s first foray into the cruiser market in a good few years, and has a newly developed 2-cylinder boxer engine with a displacement of 1,802 cc, peak power of 91hp, and over 150 Nm of torque. The styling is based on the 1936 R5, and uses telescopic fork…

  • FETTLING FRIDAY: How to CHANGE your bike’s brake hoses.

    FETTLING FRIDAY: How to CHANGE your bike’s brake hoses.

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    In the second episode of our new Basic Motorcycle Maintenance series our trusted mechanic Rob Bean shows you exactly what it takes to change your bike’s brake hoses, taking you through the process step-by-step. If you’ve always fancied getting your hands dirty and giving your bike a service, but never had the confidence to get…

  • April’s Stafford Classic Bike Show postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

    April’s Stafford Classic Bike Show postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

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    Following the recent announcement from the UK Government, Mortons Events has had to postpone the 40th Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Show which was due to be held on April 25-26. A spokesperson for Mortons Events said: “The safety and well-being of our visitors, exhibitors, partners, contractors and staff is the most important factor and the key…

  • PRODUCTS: Furygan’s NEW range of luggage solutions.

    PRODUCTS: Furygan’s NEW range of luggage solutions.

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    Furygan’s revealed its latest range of luggage, for when your pockets just aren’t enough. Here’s a look at two of our favourites. Looking for a simple solution to keep your essentials tucked away when you’re out on two wheels. Furygan’s got you covered. Priced at £24.99, its two-litre capacity Jump bag can be clipped around…

  • VIDEO: How to amuse yourself during coronavirus isolation. The Toni Bou way.

    VIDEO: How to amuse yourself during coronavirus isolation. The Toni Bou way.

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    You might be trapped indoors, but Trials supremo Toni Bou’s on hand to show that you can still have some fun on two wheels. You’ll need some serious skills though.     

  • NEW helmet safety regulations on the way. Changes to testing to make helmets SAFER.

    NEW helmet safety regulations on the way. Changes to testing to make helmets SAFER.

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    The UN body which sets safety standards for motorcycle helmets is updating its key approval regulation this year. The ECE 22-05 test regime has been in place for nearly two decades now, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (ECE) has been working on a new ECE 22-06 test regime, to keep up with…

  • STREAM the WORLD LAUNCH of KTM’s 890 Duke R. Right HERE at 4pm.

    STREAM the WORLD LAUNCH of KTM’s 890 Duke R. Right HERE at 4pm.

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    It’s nearly time. KTM’s getting ready to launch its 890 Duke R to the world, and you can watch it right here. The action kicks off at 4pm – so you’ve got less than an hour to wait for the inside line on the Austrian factories latest naked. First seen at the big bike shows…

  • VIDEO: SuperBikers 1982. Road racing, flat tracking and motocross in ONE RACE.

    VIDEO: SuperBikers 1982. Road racing, flat tracking and motocross in ONE RACE.

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    We’ve just been watching this brilliant piece of archive TV from 80s America; the 1982 SuperBikers Race. A made-for-TV special event thought up by the team at ABC’s Wide World of Sports – the SuperBikers race combined road racing, flat tracking and motocross in one single race. It’s a fantastic watch, if you’ve got 20…

  • PRODUCTS: Arai’s LIMITED EDITION Isle of Man TT RX-7V helmet. Get YOURS now.

    PRODUCTS: Arai’s LIMITED EDITION Isle of Man TT RX-7V helmet. Get YOURS now.

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    Arai’s just released its newest RX-7V helmet design to celebrate the Isle of Man TT. And you can get your hands on one NOW. Despite this year’s road racing calendar being hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, Arai’s still releasing its limited edition Isle of Man TT RX-7V for 2020. It’s a great looking lid,…

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