Riding Advice
Riding Advice
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So can I ride my motorcycle in the snow?
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It’s that time of year again when some asking ‘can I ride my motorcycle in the snow?’. We spoke to the Institute of Advanced Motorists Chief Examiner, Peter Rodger, who gave us his top tips for riding in the snow… Make sure you are warmly dressed, all over. If you don’t have a mist-clear arrangement on…
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On the right track: British Superbike School
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The British Superbike School calls Blyton Circuit in Lincolnshire a home – not a bad spot for teaching people to ride fast and safely. The school is dedicated to helping riders advance their riding skills and bike control – cornering, braking, throttle control, lines, steering and balance. Master that and you’ll be more confident and a…
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Video: Honda Africa Twin Adventure Centre
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If you like the new Honda Africa Twin, you’ll love the Honda Adventure Centre! Honda Adventure Centre in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, is a great place to hone your off-road motorcycling skills. The school is run by three-times motocross world champion, Dave Thorpe, so you know you’re in good hands there. The school has a fleet…
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School of speed: California Superbike School, Level 1
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The California Superbike School runs rider training in all corners of the world, but in the UK, they use iconic circuits such as Silverstone, Cadwell Park and Brands Hatch. I had booked myself on a course at the Silverstone Stowe circuit. It’s a perfect environment for rider training, offering a selection of different bends and…
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Ron Haslam Race School review: Part 2, Premier Experience
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When I approached Donington Park for my Ron Haslam Race School Premier Experience, I wasn’t feeling fast, confident or even particularly excited. I had just battled the hellishly busy M1 in heavy rain, I was wet and cold. Things started to brighten up as soon as I got in the vicinity of the race school…
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Going off-road: Honda Adventure Centre
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When Honda launched the reborn Africa Twin earlier this year, much emphasis was put on the argument that this was a genuinely off-road-capable big adventurer. Now Honda has put its money where its mouth is and launched a Honda Adventure Centre on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. The centre is…
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Ron Haslam Race School review: Part 1, On Track Experience
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Where do you go if you want to improve your road riding? On track! It might sound like running before you can walk, but there’s a lot to be said for improving your road riding skills on a race track. First of all, there are no other road users, distracted by their phones or car…
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California Superbike School, Level 1 – video review
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A day of track training can make you faster, safer and more confident, whether you’re a beginner or a track day veteran. If you fancy improving your riding skills this summer, the one-day courses at California Superbike School are a great option. The guys at California Superbike School know what they’re doing, they let you have plenty of time…
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Top tips for wet weather riding
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Nobody particularly enjoys riding in the rain, but most of us end up spending some time on wet roads. Here’s some advice from Mark Lewis , director of standards at the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) on how to make your riding experience in wet weather a safe and enjoyable experience. Always begin with pre-ride…
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VIDEO: Nathan Millward’s brilliant motorcycle touring adventure film
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“The world is a much brighter place than we’re led to believe.” Motorcycle travel writer and journalist Nathan Millward has launched a short documentary about his 35,000 mile trip from Sydney to Alaska on a 105cc Aussie post bike. The film uses original footage from the trip as well as newly-shot film to tell the story…
