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First ride: Energica Ego
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Are electric bikes the future or an abomination? Can you have the same riding enjoyment when there is next to no engine noise and you don’t feel the pistons pumping life into the machine? Can they be cost effective? There are many questions that us ‘traditional’ riders ask when faced with electric bikes, but…
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TT fans, heads up. Metzeler Village campsite is happening in 2018 and you can book it NOW
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For the 99th edition of the Isle of Man TT, the METZELER VILLAGE will once again be set up at the Douglas National Sports Centre for the easiest way to stay at the road racing event with the least amount of hassle. Situated next to the Quarterbridge corner which allows direct access to spectate next to the closed roads during the…
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Review: Hood K7 Jeans
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Hood K7 Jeans Tested by: Ross RRP: From £122.99 // Sizes: Mens: 30”- 44”, Ladies 8 – 18 // Colours: Blue, Navy or Black I have to confess, I’ve got a bit of a thing for bike jeans. I love the versatility and generally wear them day-to-day – and even in a downpour I would…
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Ahhh… wikihow… with your tips on post-motorcycle crash etiquette, you are really spoiling us…
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Well, thank you Wikihow.com. Your extensive list on what to do (and how to handle yourself) after a motorcycle accident has certainly dropped some entertainment and fun into our morning. Have a look at the entire article for yourself HERE. Just a couple of things that might jump out at you though: 1: Why…
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Revealed: Suzuki’s inter-vehicle plans for group riding safety in the future
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Here’s the latest part of Suzuki’s ‘connected’ vehicles plan – where motorcycles and other vehicles talk to each other in real time as they move along a road network. Basically this latest design development is centered around a group of motorcycles travelling together. This is significantly different to previous plans which focused on live…
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SHOCK Video: London Ducati rider’s bike gets crushed under truck! Scary stuff
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Check this shocking video out from our archives – a Ducati rider in London missed being squashed under the wheels of a truck by inches. The rider’s on-helmet camera caught the terrifying incident. The lorry driver turns into the road and runs directly into man and bike and then, to make matters worse, tries to…
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Review: Richa Cyclone Jacket and Trousers
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Richa Cyclone Jacket and Trousers Tested by: Ross Trousers – RRP: ££299.99 – £329.99 // Colours: Black or Grey // Sizes: M – 6XL Jacket – RRP: £399.99 – £439.99 // Colours: Black, Fluo Yellow or Grey // Sizes: S-6XL I’m quite partial to a bit of Richa gear – I’ve been using a pair…
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Review: Draper 400A Lithium Jump Starter/Charger
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Draper 400A Lithium Jump Starter/Charger RRP: £119.94 This is a brilliant piece of kit from Draper Tools, invaluable for touring and perfect tucked away on your bike for emergencies. In short; it’s a compact and powerful jump-starter/charger, but really, it’s much more than that – with USB outputs and a work lamp with multiple settings…
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Video: Now THAT’S how you load a motorcycle on top of a bus… sheesh…
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Video: Now THAT’S how you load a motorcycle on top of a bus… sheesh… This video isn’t new, we’ve seen it a while ago now, but it’s doing the rounds again so seeing it has reminded us that we should show it to you. It’s pretty amazing stuff. Shot by a punter in India it…
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Review: Eigo Waterproof Back Pack
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Eigo Waterproof Back Pack RRP: £59.95 // Colours: Black/Fluo Tested by Nick Mowbray There’s only so much you can say about a backpack – but the Eigo Waterproof Back Pack deserves a special mention – partly for its ability to hold up in some seriously severe weather, and partly because of its excellent value for…
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