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The motorcycle jeans destruction test
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With high-street supermarkets now selling motorcycle jeans, John Milbank finds out if you really do ‘get what you pay for’… Photos Joe Dick Here at MoreBikes we don’t like to look at the negatives of biking, but having fallen off a bike myself (ermm, a few times), I’ve got to admit that it does happen.…
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Overland Rider – the England to Cape Town adventure
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Despite having very little true off-road riding experience, ‘Overland Rider’ Jonathan Blackburn did not let that stop him from embarking on a journey of a lifetime as he rode from England to Cape Town, South Africa. Using a modified KTM 690 Enduro R – kindly supplied and prepared by P&H Motorcycles (who also prepped his…
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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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Book your BikeSafe motorcycle training course now!
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Here at MoreBikes we’re huge fans of the Police BikeSafe course. Now before you click off, thinking “That’s not for me, it’ll be boring and I don’t want a copper following me around”, check out Carli’s feature here. Having both been on the course, I can honestly say it’s a LOT of fun, hugely rewarding…
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How to ride your motorcycle in high winds
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As if rain, sleet and snow weren’t enough to deal with, often they are coupled with high winds which can make for even more of a challenging ride. Whether it’s raining or not, high winds can sap your concentration and make you feel unsteady on two wheels. We spoke to the Institute of Advanced Motorists…
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Advanced motorcycle training: The best £45 you’ll ever spend
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Whatever your experience, skill or confidence, BikeSafe is a fantastic way to brush up on your riding skills. Staff Writer Carli Ann Smith went out with the Cambridgeshire traffic cops, and she’s sharper than ever! Words: Carli Ann Smith Photos: John Milbank I was being followed closely as I weaved my KTM 390 Duke around…
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Know how: Running in an engine
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We asked engine and suspension specialist, Rob Talton, from Rob Talton Performance for his take on the murky world of caring for a new motor, or an engine that’s had a rebuild… What is ‘running in’ and why is it important? “Engine components are manufactured to a certain tolerance and when assembled together they could be…
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How to pack your luggage for a motorcycle adventure
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Young British adventure motorcyclist Rhys Lawrey, AKA 2moroRider, is approaching the half-way mark in his 50,000-mile round-the-world trip on a Triumph Tiger 800XC called ‘Tigger’. You might think that you need a lot of luggage for a year-long journey across 75 countries and six continents, but Rhys likes to travel light. Here’s how he does…
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How to ride motorcycle green lanes
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Ask around your mates and you’ll probably find that quite a few of them have already clocked onto the joys of motorcycle green lanes (or trail riding). And with good reason too – often there’s no better thing to do than whip out a local Ordnance Survey map and figure out where the nearest byways…
