Touring Bikes

  • Registration for Moto Guzzi Centenary Journey open until 31 July

    Registration for Moto Guzzi Centenary Journey open until 31 July

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    There is still time to sign up for the Moto Guzzi Centenary Journey, an all-inclusive road trip aboard the latest Moto Guzzi models. The Centenary Journey has been created to allow riders to travel the famous North Cape raid aboard a Moto Guzzi motorcycle. The trip was made famous in 1928 by Giuseppe Guzzi, brother…

  • Motorbikes 101: Every type of motorbike explained

    Motorbikes 101: Every type of motorbike explained

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    Back in the early days, a motorbike was an engine, two wheels, handlebars, and a seat. Nice and simple. And then someone inverted marketing. So now we have motorcycles for all purposes and images.

  • Specialist Spotlight: Furygan

    Specialist Spotlight: Furygan

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    French motorcycle clothing specialist Furygan was formed in 1969 by Jacques Segura. As the name implies (“gant” being French for “gloves”), they started out making gloves for the cycle, ski and motorcycling sectors. Mr Segura soon became involved with racers, finding solutions for their specific needs and so expanding the range available to the public.…

  • Specialist Spotlight: Cardo Systems

    Specialist Spotlight: Cardo Systems

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    Cardo Systems pioneered the motorcycle communications market 15 years ago, when it launched the world’s first motorcycle Bluetooth headset – and since then, the company has been constantly innovating to achieve its mission of ‘making your ride exceptional’. Originally founded in 2002 as a developer and manufacturer of Bluetooth earpieces for mobile phones, Cardo Systems…

  • SW-Motech Pro Blaze panniers

    SW-Motech Pro Blaze panniers

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    Riders of machines with limited luggage capability now have a versatile and cost-effective way to carry kit. The attachment system uses a clever Quick-Lock rail, which is discreet, light and doesn’t clutter the machine. The panniers and rails can be removed in seconds, leaving only the clamps behind, and the machine completely uncluttered. Made from…

  • Andy Strapz

    Andy Strapz

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    Safe, strong, super quick and easy to use, Andy Strapz are a game-changer for attaching luggage to bikes. They are stronger than bungee cords, 50mm wide so they won’t cut into or roll off cargo, they use heavy-duty Velcro for a strong safe join, and they are easily adjusted to suit changing loads. Designed and…

  • Richa Velocity boots

    Richa Velocity boots

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    The latest addition to Richa’s racing boot line-up, the CE-approved Velocity boots have a waterproof and breathable membrane, an off-set ¾ zip, a quilted leather flex zone on the ankle for comfort and reinforced TPU areas on the ankle, heel and shin. They feature a replaceable plastic and metal toe slider as well as metal…

  • Happy Retirement Biking – part 12: Technology in bikes

    Happy Retirement Biking – part 12: Technology in bikes

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    Technology in bikes. A couple of my older biking friends know everything there is to know about their classic bikes.

  • Happy Retirement Biking – part 11: Touring kit for all weathers

    Happy Retirement Biking – part 11: Touring kit for all weathers

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    In today’s column, I will be looking at some of the things we need to take into consideration when planning a tour in older age.

  • The best bike shows you need to watch on Prime Video!

    The best bike shows you need to watch on Prime Video!

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    Amazon Prime Video have a fantastic selection of motorcycle shows featuring amazing tour documentaries to fun, biker-themed films.

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