Riding Advice
Riding Advice
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Decisions, decisions: Budgeting for a new bike
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Riding on two wheels is one of the most enjoyable experiences you can have. Chris Sykes, from finance company, Moneybarn, offers some useful advice to help you on your way.
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Riding off-road: From the outside looking in
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Whether you’ve never ridden before, or you’ve got a road licence and have never had a blast off the tarmac, there are plenty of reasons to get involved.
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HOW TO prepare for a motorcycle road trip
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Going on a motorcycle road trip is one of the best ways to enjoy the open roads and the freedom they offer.
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Motorcycle riding skills: Think yourself faster
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Ever had a mental block about an aspect of your riding and wondered how to get over it? Meet psychological coach, Simon Darnton, who may be able to help… “It’s all about rhythm” says Simon Darnton when asked what’s the most common theme that he works on with riders. He’s a psychological coach and before…
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So can I ride my motorcycle in the snow?
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It’s that time of year again when some asking ‘can I ride my motorcycle in the snow?’. We spoke to the Institute of Advanced Motorists Chief Examiner, Peter Rodger, who gave us his top tips for riding in the snow… Make sure you are warmly dressed, all over. If you don’t have a mist-clear arrangement on…
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On the right track: British Superbike School
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The British Superbike School calls Blyton Circuit in Lincolnshire a home – not a bad spot for teaching people to ride fast and safely. The school is dedicated to helping riders advance their riding skills and bike control – cornering, braking, throttle control, lines, steering and balance. Master that and you’ll be more confident and a…
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Video: Honda Africa Twin Adventure Centre
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If you like the new Honda Africa Twin, you’ll love the Honda Adventure Centre! Honda Adventure Centre in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, is a great place to hone your off-road motorcycling skills. The school is run by three-times motocross world champion, Dave Thorpe, so you know you’re in good hands there. The school has a fleet…
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School of speed: California Superbike School, Level 1
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The California Superbike School runs rider training in all corners of the world, but in the UK, they use iconic circuits such as Silverstone, Cadwell Park and Brands Hatch. I had booked myself on a course at the Silverstone Stowe circuit. It’s a perfect environment for rider training, offering a selection of different bends and…
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Ron Haslam Race School review: Part 2, Premier Experience
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When I approached Donington Park for my Ron Haslam Race School Premier Experience, I wasn’t feeling fast, confident or even particularly excited. I had just battled the hellishly busy M1 in heavy rain, I was wet and cold. Things started to brighten up as soon as I got in the vicinity of the race school…
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Going off-road: Honda Adventure Centre
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When Honda launched the reborn Africa Twin earlier this year, much emphasis was put on the argument that this was a genuinely off-road-capable big adventurer. Now Honda has put its money where its mouth is and launched a Honda Adventure Centre on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Wales. The centre is…
