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‘Be Seen’ - Motorcycle Safety Initiative Free High-Vis Rider’s Kit - Lincolnshire

Motorcycles and scooters represent only about 1% of vehicle usage on our roads but the riders represent about 21% of those who are killed or seriously injured. Small motorcycles and scooters are particularly susceptible to being overlooked by other road users and the riders are prone to suffer injury if a collision does occur. Riders of larger motorcycles often wear dark clothing, which can also make them harder to see...

Harley-Davidson UK and Ireland appoints Carole Nash for insurance services

Motorcycle insurance provided direct by Harley-Davidson Insurance Services will be provided by the UK and Ireland’s biggest motorcycle insurance specialist, following the appointment of Carole Nash on 1 January 2010.

Go Green with Kawasaki

While all around is white, Kawasaki is encouraging riders to think Green in 2010.

Caistor Goes Hare & Hound

With the festive season wrapped up for another year, it’s time to get Hare & Hound fever back with www.rideoffroaduk.co.uk.

Sixth Place For Lampkin

Britain’s Dougie Lampkin finished in a slightly disappointing sixth place at the opening round of the 2010 SPEA FIM Indoor Trial World Championship held at Sheffield Arena.

Free show

After its success last year the Heart of England bike show returns to Warwickshire on Sunday 9 May at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon (J12 – M40).

Parrish signs up for Thundersprint

Steve Parrish, BBC TV’s star MotoGP commentator, will be riding at Thundersprint 2010 – which will be held in Northwich, Cheshire, over the weekend of 8-9 May.

The Weise Nomad

Weise has introduced this Nomad four season jacket. The Nomad is waterproof, has a ‘max airflow’ system, Isotex® waterproof, windproof and breathable drop lining.

Beyond Bucharest

We get inundated with books in the office but this one kept me enthralled.

Jawa-bout that!

F2-Motorcycles is proud to launch the revitalised Jawa 350 Classic.

Weise wind tunnel testing

The new range-topping Nomad textile jacket from WEISE® has been put through its paces in the MIRA automotive test facility's climatic wind tunnel.

SDOC 100 Protection

Although noted for its food preservation properties, salt does little to conserve the finish of motorcycle components. Rock salt is mined in several UK locations and during winter one mine alone supplies up to 100,000 tonnes of salt per week for the authorities to de-ice our roads.

We need you

Have you done a fair few miles on your current bike? Are you starting to search for your next used bike? Or do you have a bike touring story to share? If so we want to hear from you.

taking control

Parents in Warwickshire are being urged to send their kids on a free, dedicated training course to help them stay safe on the roads. Research has shown that 16 to 19-year-old motorcyclists are the most vulnerable road users and many still feel nervous and cautious when they first travel on two wheels; even though this heralds an exciting, new-found freedom.

bikers getting tougher?

The official end of summer is no longer an excuse to pack your bike away for the winter, according to the Motor Cycle Industry Association. The MCIA’s analysis of new Government data shows that more and more UK bikers are committing to the benefits of biking all year round.

Mortons Acquire Classic American Magazine

Lincolnshire publishers Mortons Media Group Ltd have purchased Classic American magazine from the Trader Media Group. The magazine is the market-leading title for all things relating to classic American cars...

New from Oxford

Oxford Products have been busy over the summer...

Foggy back on a Ducati

Ducati racing legend Carl Fogarty recently took delivery of a gleaming new Ducati Hypermotard S from premier Ducati dealer Ducati Manchester.

IN STOCK NOW: Encyclopaedia of Classic Motorcycles

Highly detailed hardbacked book covering over 850 classic marques, in a clear A-Z format.

Be adventurous in 2010

Following on from the success of the first motorcycle tour permitted into Tibet since the border was reopened (on Royal Enfields), H-C Travel has launched four more adventure tours for motorcyclists for 2010.

Rain dampens sales

As predicted, the new motorcycle test has had an impact on this summer’s bike sales figures.

Free Magazines

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TCX Competizione RS – £249.99

I’ve been wearing these all through summer and I’m well impressed. My old boots squeaked like mad, let water in and were starting to look a bit tatty so it was time for a change.

Britain’s oldest biker?

Celebrating Devitt’s ‘Keep Britain Biking’ Campaign and showing the passion a person can have for motorcycling, 86-year-old Mr Lewis from Yately, Hampshire is Devitt’s longest customer, having been with the insurer for 70 years.

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