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Royal Enfield recreates history with record ‘top to tip’ time
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Fifty years after Royal Enfield, embarked on its first ever 24 hour ‘Top to Tip’ sprint ride, the brand recreated its iconic challenge to celebrate the launch of Royal Enfield’s first exclusive store in the UK. This marks a major turning point in Royal Enfield’s history and presence in the country. The brand has…
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Challenge 125: Danny John Jules and Steve Keys set off for another great series
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Wednesday 21st May, 10.30pm – on Sky 539, Virgin 233, Freeview 63, FreeviewHD 109, Freesat 651, BT Vision, BBC iPlayer and online: www.communitychannel.org Danny John Jules(Red Dwarf, BBC’s Death in Paradise) and motorcycle entrepreneur Steve Keys are back on the open road, this time accompanied by a novice biker, for the second series of their…
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Most motorists don’t want 20mph zones
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Drivers are against the idea of a blanket 20mph speed limit on urban roads, according to research published today by road safety charity, Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). Half of drivers from the UK are against a blanket 20mph speed limit with under a third willing to embrace the idea and a fifth are…
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EXCLUSIVE | 2mororider – Week 1: Into Asia
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Young globe-trotting adventure motorcyclist Rhys Lawrey has completed the first week of his year-long quest to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe. The 22-year old left London on Saturday 3rd May 2014 and a week later rode into Istanbul, having crossed the Bosporus strait that separates Europe from Asia.“It feels like I’ve been…
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Leon Haslam and Tom Sykes turn to football
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The Media Event of the fourth round of the World Superbike season took place today in front of a vast and enthusiastic crowd at the Romeo Galli stadium in Imola. The “SBK Dream Team” squared off against the “Imolese All Stars”, a team representing the city of Imola, for a charity football match. The…
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2moroRider: First video diary
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22-year old Rhys Lawrey – 2moroRider – left London on the 3rd May, setting out to break the Guinness World Record for the ‘Most Consecutive Capital Cities Visited by Motorcycle’ as well as setting a new World Record for ‘The Youngest Person to Circumnavigate the World by Motorcycle’. The current record for the most capital cities visited is…
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2moroRider: Around the world and into the record books!
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Twenty-two-year-old Rhys Lawrey left the Triumph motorcycle factory in Hinckley earlier today (Friday 2 May) to begin an epic record-breaking ride around the world. Under the 2moroRider banner, Rhys plans to spend the next 12 months riding his Triumph Tiger 800 XC across six continents, travelling through 73 countries and covering 50,000 miles. When he…
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Suzuki supports Guy Martin’s Big Brew
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Suzuki GB is pleased to be supporting Guy Martin’s Big Brew charity event as part of its latest sales campaign, with a donation made for every new bike sold as part of the promotion. The latest offer sees the Japanese manufacturer offer a £750 cash deposit on eight new models, and highlights Suzuki’s commitment…
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IAM calls for safety rating on motorcycle clothing
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Road safety charity the IAM is calling for protective motorcycle clothing to have clear labelling for the amount of protection it gives. The call comes after research from 700 respondents shows that motorcyclists find it difficult and time-consuming to find the right clothing at the right price. Eighty-five per cent of motorcyclists consider protection the…
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2moroRider: Inspiring 22-year-old biker set to break 2 world records
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On the 3rd May 2014, 22-year old Rhys Lawrey will be leaving London and setting out to break the Guinness World Record for the ‘Most Consecutive Capital Cities Visited by Motorcycle’ as well as setting a new World Record for ‘The Youngest Person to Circumnavigate the World by Motorcycle’. MoreBikes.co.uk will be closely following…
