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  • TT 2020: It’s happened. The Classic TT has been CANCELLED too.

    TT 2020: It’s happened. The Classic TT has been CANCELLED too.

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    A statement has been released which confirms that this year’s Isle of Man Classic TT has been cancelled as a result of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The decision was made by the Isle of Man Government and the Manx Motor Cycle Club – and although the news won’t come as a massive surprise, there will…

  • GET ON 2 WHEELS: Part One. Compulsory Basic Training.

    GET ON 2 WHEELS: Part One. Compulsory Basic Training.

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    Thinking about getting on two wheels? The first step is to get booked in for a CBT and gain some experience on a small bike. THE FIRST STEP – CBT Ok, so you’ve decided you’d like to ride a motorcycle. The first step is to complete your Compulsory Basic Training. Don’t think of it as…

  • The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Five

    The Best Exotic Marigold Expedition – Day Five

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    Clear water and mucky kit Day three of riding in Himachel Pradesh was the best so far. We covered a similar distance to previous days, around 125km, but by the end of the ride I felt far less knackered than on previous days. This was thanks to today’s roads being (mostly) recently resurfaced, which made…

  • PATENT: Honda’s TELESCOPIC side stand.

    PATENT: Honda’s TELESCOPIC side stand.

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    Honda’s thinking outside the box again, filing patents for a new telescopic side stand system which is made up of three sections that fit into each other. We all know how a motorcycle side stand works. It’s a tried and tested design that’s been unchanged for many years – and there’s a reason for that;…

  • Bike tyres: All you need to know

    Bike tyres: All you need to know

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    Few of us are passionate about tyres, but cleverly engineered rubber is the only thing keeping you upright as you go round a bend, in the wet, on varying road surfaces.

  • Footwear Advice

    Footwear Advice

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    Given that it’s a motorcyclist’s legs and ankles that must support the weight of a heavy motorcycle on uneven, wet and challenging road surfaces, it’s important to wear a pair of quality riding boots.

  • WSB: Redding tops frantic FP2 session as 2020 kicks off. Rea sixth quickest.

    WSB: Redding tops frantic FP2 session as 2020 kicks off. Rea sixth quickest.

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    The BSB Champion leads the way with 12 riders covered by just a second after Day 1 in Australia. After the first Free Practice session, topped by Scott Redding (ARUBA.IT Racing – Ducati), ran in mixed conditions, the second session was completely dry. It was a disrupted session following a Red Flag ten minutes into the session for…

  • WSB: Rea edges Baz as Phillip Island Official Test ends with a flurry

    WSB: Rea edges Baz as Phillip Island Official Test ends with a flurry

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    The Northern Irishman fought back and heads the way, whilst the top 17 riders are covered by just 1.5 seconds The final pre-season test for the 2020 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship has been completed with the action too close to call ahead of the first round of the season. The spectacular Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit brought in…

  • WSB: Razgatlioglu fastest after day one at Phillip Island

    WSB: Razgatlioglu fastest after day one at Phillip Island

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    Phillip Island hosted the final Official Test for World Superbike ahead of the season opener with Toprak Razgatlioglu ending the day fastest after a rain-affected second session. The opening day of the 2020 MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship Official Test came to an end with Toprak Razgatlioglu (Pata Yamaha WorldSBK Official Team) leading the field after posting a time…

  • Hero MotoCorp boss says yes to possible partnership with Harley-Davidson

    Hero MotoCorp boss says yes to possible partnership with Harley-Davidson

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    This could be some significant news in the future of Harley-Davidson and publicly at least one of the big bosses involved says he’s up for it. Indian company Hero MotoCorp is being widely rumoured to be joining up with the iconic American brand for a range of small and mid-capacity motorcycles. Speaking to the Times…


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