Mikko Nieminen
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Brembo donates €1 million to fight coronavirus
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The impact of this crisis has been felt across the world, and across all industries. Motorcycling is no different. That’s why several companies have taken an active role in fighting back. One of them is Brembo. And they have put a good chunk of money into this… Brembo is continuing to provide support for research…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Three
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Hey, ho, let’s go! The morning in Chandigarh was what we had all been waiting for – this was the start of the seven days of riding in Himachal Pradesh. The weather looked nice and sunny, but it was intensely hot and humid. The good news was that the monsoon rains hadn’t caught up with…
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Watsonian puts the Mod in modern cooking
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We thought that we’d seen it all, but this is new to us – a Watsonian scooter sidecar to bring Asian street food to the UK public. Cornish chef Adrian Jones travelled extensively in Asia over the past six years and was inspired to bring the flavours of freshly-cooked street food to the British public.…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Two
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Delhirium If I’m honest, the first few hours in Delhi were a bit of a shock. I felt overwhelmed by the enormity of the city (the estimates vary, but the population without including the urban surroundings is close to 20 million), the intense heat, the chaotic traffic, the hoards of beggars and the fact that…
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Is Honda about to reveal a new BIG 1100cc Rebel?
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The dust has barely settled after BMW revealed its new R18 cruiser, but already there’s talk of another. This time from the unlikely direction of Honda. We haven’t heard anything about this from the factory, but our Japanese colleagues from Young Machine magazine are certain that this will happen. And they are usually on the…
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The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day One
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What’s it like exploring the foothills of the Himalayas on a Royal Enfield Himalayan? We found out! Touring in India is like sipping a fine cocktail – it fills your mind with an intoxicating mix of colours, smells, sounds and flavours. Except that you can’t just delicately get your lips wet for a little taste…
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Stuff to do while you and the kids are stuck at home
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Yamaha and KTM are keeping bike-mad families busy during the lockdown with games and activities In a space of just a few weeks, our lives have changed dramatically as we follow the government’s advice to stay at home. In an effort to keep people entertained during this time, Yamaha Motor UK has released a variety…
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Royal Enfield extends expiring warranty policies beyond lockdown
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What happens if your bike’s warranty runs out during the current lockdown? If you are an owner of a Royal Enfield, that’s not a problem because they have just extended the cover for those whose policies are about to expire. Sounds fair, right? Here’s how it works: Royal Enfield has announced that they will be…
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Independent MotoGP teams get a cash boost
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As we all know only too well, motorsport has ground to a complete halt as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. It’s rubbish for us, but much worse for the teams involved in the sport – no racing means no money, and that can only last so long. Luckily Dorna Sports has secured what they…
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Devon Freewheelers help NHS staff get back to work by delivering COVID-19 tests
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The current Coronavirus outbreak has highlighted the importance of volunteer organisations, such as Blood Bikers. Here’s how one branch of this organisation is making a difference… Emergency Voluntary Service, Devon Freewheelers have fast-tracked the ability for NHS workers to get back onto the frontline by collecting COVID-19 test samples from the homes of personnel in…
