Touring Bikes
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New World Order – Ténéré 700 World Raid
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If you like your wheels out of line, your riding off the limiter and if convention makes your head ache, you’ll probably like a taste of what Yamaha’s new Ténéré 700 World Raid has to offer.
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Fuel prices: The French showing us how it’s done?
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A series of discounts in France means that fuel in the country could be as much as 60 pence per litre less than in the UK. Earlier this year, the French authorities announced a government-subsidised fuel discount of 18 cents per litre. It was due to end in July, but the Government has just…
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‘Noise Camera’ fines for loud exhausts (Not yet!)
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It was announced recently that the Department for Transport would be trailing noise cameras aimed at catching and fining drivers and riders with loud exhausts across four areas in England and Wales. Understandably, many bikers were concerned, particularly those who adhere to the adage, ‘Loud Pipes Save Lives’, and believe that making a bit of…
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VIDEO: The best of the Dales
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Not sure where to ride next? You will be once you have a look at this issue of MSL that features a FREE 32-page guide to the best roads, trails and sights of The Yorkshire Dales. The Dales are a bikers’ paradise, with amazing routes and stunning scenery all around you. If you have ridden…
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Lincolnshire Police’s appeal for dashcam footage
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Operation Snap encourages road users to send in footage of ‘dangerous or careless’ riding on the county’s roads.. Lincolnshire Police has just appealed to the public as part of Operation Snap, asking them to send in dashcam footage of bikers that are dangerous, careless or out of control. In the name of improving safety and…
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BECOME AN ELITE RIDER
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The Motor Cycle Industry Association has announced a new Elite Rider training scheme, in an effort to increase the amount of riders who undertake post-test advanced training. Only one per cent of all road miles covered are by motorcyclists, but shockingly we account for 20% of all people killed or seriously injured on the roads…
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Summer’s coming – but you need to know about these
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Toasty toes.. If you’ve never worn heated socks before you should give ’em a try. The Mrs suffers with cold feet and now has two pairs of heated socks. If she likes them, you’ll like them! The Keis S302 heated socks are made from a thin, lightweight and breathable soft-shell material, Keis Heated Socks are…
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TOP READ! Twenty Travellers’ Tales from Around the World
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One of our favourite adventurers and authors, Sam Manicom has announced his latest celebration of motorcycle overlanding. Pulling together the expertise and experiences of 20 authors, ‘The Moment Collectors’ takes readers on a journey to the big sky plains of Mongolia; African deserts; the majesty of the Pamir Highway; the far reaches of Alaska; the…
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Legal Q&A – Police Biker takes a tumble..
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Q My Mum and Dad were both in the Police and my sister and I have followed suit. I suppose it’s ‘in the blood’. Around three years ago, I qualified to join our area traffic section, specifically so I could ride the police motorbikes. You have to jump through quite a few hoops, but having…
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MILENCO Dundrod U Lock!
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Milenco’s Dundrod ++ U Lock is a versatile bit of kit. It can be used as both as a chain lock or as a disc lock without a chain. Constructed from high quality twin wall steel, it comes with a high visibility, noncorrosive plastic cover, a sleeve for scratch protection and a pick-resistant lock. It’s…
