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Roadskin Ladies Paranoid Rain jeans review
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Roadskin Ladies Paranoid Rain jeans review | £99 | www.grinfactor.com / 01288 275002 | Tested by Helen Milbank I want to feel safe on the bike, but when husband/editor John and I nip out for a quick ride while our daughter’s at school, I don’t always want to tog up in my full textile riding…
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Glow in the dark motorcycles on the way?
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Nissan has become the first manufacturer to apply glow-in-the-dark car paint to one of its cars – could this signal the beginning of glow in the dark motorcycles? Being visible on a motorcycle – especially at night – is an issue for riders. Some chose to combat it by wearing hi-visibility clothing, fluorescent helmets or adding…
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New street bike – the Sinnis SP125
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Sinnis Motorcycles has launched a new machine; the SP125. Based on a Yamaha YBR, the 125cc motorcycle is designed for commuting, making 9.5bhp @ 8000rpm from the four-stroke, single cylinder, air-cooled 124cc engine and 5-speed gearbox. A seat height of 760mm and a dry weight of 114kg make it a manageable size for most riders.…
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Alex Lowes takes first place in day one of World Superbike WSBK testing
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Two 120-minute sessions kick started the WSBK Official Test at Phillip Island, with Alex Lowes (Voltcom Crescent Suzuki) sitting pretty atop of the combined times. With almost perfect weather conditions the 25 protagonists who will do battle in Sunday’s 22 lap-races relished the opportunity to fine tune their machines across the opening two timed…
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The incredible story of the most inspirational motorcycle riders
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Photos: Sean Micklethwaite and John Milbank Video: John Milbank It’s easy to take riding for granted, but many disabled motorcyclists can end up believing that biking is a thing of the past. It doesn’t have to be. In April 2011, The Bike Experience (www.tbex.co.uk) was formed by inspirational paralympian Talan Skeels-Piggins, along with his friend Russ O’Neil…
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Paper driving licence to be scrapped in June
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The DVLA has confirmed that, from 8th June 2015, the ‘photocard licence counterpart’ – the [paper sheet that pairs with your plastic licence card – will not be valid, and will no longer be issued by DVLA. When DVLA stops issuing the counterpart, you should destroy yours but you still need to keep your current plastic…
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Signed BSB tyre up for auction in aid of Riders for Health
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Motorcycling charity Riders for Health is giving race fans the chance to own a unique British Superbike tyre, signed by past and present stars of the sport. The tyre, which has 19 signatures in total, wis being auctioned on the Riders for Health eBay page from until 23rd February. To place bids visit stores.ebay.co.uk/riders-for-health The tyre is signed…
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Vespa, Piaggio, Gliera and Aprilia scooters gain two-year breakdown cover
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Piaggio UK has announced a new level of breakdown cover for owners of Vespa, Piaggio, Gilera and Aprilia scooters over 100cc, as well as all Piaggio MP3 and Gilera Fuoco three-wheelers. ‘Strada Sicura‘ brings the benefits already enjoyed by buyers of Aprilia and Moto Guzzi motorcycles to the scooter customers, with the new scheme applying to machines registered from 1st January…
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The charity tall-ship adventure to the IoM TT races
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TT fans are invited to join the crew of the Lord Nelson tall ship for an incredible adventure across the Irish Sea. The Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) is a registered charity that promotes the integration of people of all physical abilities, through the challenge and adventure of tall ship sailing. Both able-bodied and disabled people…
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Triumph Tiger Special Edition revealed
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Triumph has revealed a Special Edition of the Tiger Explorer XC. There will be just 50 of the 137bhp, 1200cc bikes on sale from April, to celebrate the company’s partnership with motorcycle expedition experts, Globebusters. In keeping with the bikes that will be used by Globebusters’ worldwide overland tours in 2015, the special edition Explorers have been fitted with a number of upgrades and modifications.…
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