Riding Advice
Riding Advice
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Beat the cold! Choose the best motorcycle neck tube
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Some riders never ride without one, even in summer, and not wearing one in winter is just plain mad. Neck tubes not only keep draughts and rain out of your jacket, they can also reduce the amount of noise getting into your helmet. Aside from standard tubes, there are ones specifically designed for winter use.…
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Beat the cold! Choose the best motorcycle base layers
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Base layers are a must. Simply layering Tshirts and jumpers under a jacket won’t keep you as warm and can be too bulky, restricting movement. The best option is a technical thermal base layer: these work by having a multi-layer construction, with the top layer designed to keep the cold out and the rest of…
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18 Reasons why riding Route 66 will change your motorcycle life
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Riding 2400 miles across America from Chicago to Los Angeles is an unforgettable experience. MCM’s Steve Rose gives you 18 reasons why riding Route 66 will change your life
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How to stay warm on your motorcycle this winter
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These two blokes know a lot about winter riding. One is a bike journalist who’s ridden every day through every one of the last 25 winters and the other is a courier who does more miles in a week than the average UK rider does in a year. Both have a system for making winter…
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10 European roads you must ride on your motorcycle
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Former policeman Mike Coleman has ridden about half-a-million miles since he took up motorcycling. His first bike was a Honda C70 step-thru. He was 18 and needed wheels to get to work. Thirty-two years later he rides a Triumph Tiger 955i and ‘work’ these days includes leading motorcycle tours.
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How to make motorcycles safer
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Motor Cycle Monthly gained an exclusive invite to what could be one of the most important conferences in recent biking history. John Milbank presents the call to action… If we want to help motorcycling grow and be safer, the responsibility lies with us, as much as the government. That was the overwhelming message to come…
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How to get more mpg – your guide to fuel efficiency
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With soaring petrol prices, there are many ways to get the most out of your miles per gallon… How to increase your overall fuel economy Even if you think your mpg is good, there are still ways of improving your bike’s fuel efficiency per mile. ■ This may be boring, but changes in how you ride…
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What to do in a motorcycle accident
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Solicitor and biker Steven Hinchliffe outlines some of the issues that should be considered following the unfortunate event of a road accident, plus offers guidance on the initial steps to take. What to do immediately after the accident Before you think of anything else, switch off your bike and get away from any fuel spill.…
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Winter riding tips and advice
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Riding a bike through winter can be pleasurable. I am not talking about negotiating deep snowdrifts or skating on black ice. When the conditions are that bad it is best to leave the bike tucked up in the garage, but on dry sunny days, winter riding can be enjoyed as long as both you and…
