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2moroRider, Rhys rides into the record books
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Rhys Lawrey, aka 2mororider, has ridden into the record books, smashing the existing tally for “The Most Consecutive Capital Cities Visited by Motorcycle”. Riding his trusty Triumph Tiger 800XC – called Tigger – 23-year-old Rhys, AKA 2moroRider, had already travelled 42,000 miles across Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Americas, before starting his record…
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Spring clean your bike with new kit
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SDoc100 – German specialists in premium bike care products – have put together a cleaning kit that contains products specially created to treat the wide range of materials found on both modern and classic machines. Tough on dirt and grime, yet completely PH neutral; gentle on delicate painted and metal surfaces, yet formulated to…
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New Alpinestars Waterproof Jacket
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Alpinestars T-GP R Waterproof Jacket RRP: £229.99 Info: www.alpinestars.com Made from 450D poly-fabric for increased abrasion r esistance, the multi-layer T-GP R jacket has a fixed, full mesh lining and a seal-taped waterproof membrane and a long-sleeved removable thermal jacket. There are CE-certified elbow and shoulder protector s as well as pockets for chest and back protectors…
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Round-the-world rider narrowly avoids Villarrica volcano
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Chile nearly got too hot too handle for round-the-world rider Rhys ‘2moroRider’ Lawrey, when the country’s most active volcano erupted, throwing ash and lava up to 1,000m into the air! “I’d been camping in the National Park near the Villarrica volcano and chose to leave a day earlier than planned. I woke the next morning…
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A day of motorcycle fun at Prescott Bike Festival in aid of Blood Bikes
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The Prescott Bike Festival will take place on Sunday, April 12 at the home of the prestigious Bugatti Owners Club in Cheltenham (GL52 9RD). Advanced tickets are £12 and cost £15 on the gate – all event proceeds go to the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes and Severn Freewheelers. The 2015 Festival will feature large displays…
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Agostini to headline International Classic show at Cadwell Park
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Motorcycling legend Giacomo Agostini will join a host of two-wheeled stars for a major new event, the International Classic, at Lincolnshire’s Cadwell Park on 25/26 July. The most successful rider in World Championship history will meet fans and ride a 500cc MV Agusta at the venue’s two-day celebrations of its long and distinguished association with…
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Scrapped Vincent HRD now up for sale
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The penultimate pre-war 1939 Vincent HRD Series-A Rapide motorcycle rescued from scrap is now being offered, fully restored, for an estimated £220,000-260,000 at Bonhams Stafford Sale, taking place 26 April 2015. The Vincent Series-A twin offered is the penultimate machine dispatched from the marques Stevenage factory before the outbreak of World War Two in 1939.…
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Mash Roadstar 400 review
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Mash Roadstar 400 review | £3799 | 29bhp@7000rpm | 22lb-ft@5500rpm | air-cooled 4-valve single Tested by: Peter Henshaw Photos by: Mykel Nicolaou The Mash is that rare thing in motorcycling; an entirely new brand. Yet the Roadstar 400 is based around 1980s technology. This bike is really about its cool retro styling – a…
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2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 review
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2015 Kawasaki Versys 650 review | £6749 | 69bhp@8500rpm | 47lb-ft@7000rpm | 649cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin four-stroke Tested by: John Milbank Designed to be more sporty, whilst offering even greater touring potential, 2015’s Versys 650 loses the ‘functional’ styling with a healthy injection of Kawasaki DNA. “All roads. One bike” is the new machine’s tagline, yet…
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15 Great Christmas motorcycle book ideas
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If you’re anything like me, you’re starting to get a little nervous about Christmas being so close! Have you got everything covered… have you forgotten something, or does everyone know what YOU would like?! I’ve rounded up a stack of books that would make fantastic gifts for a motorcyclist. Choose something for the biker in…
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