Touring
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DAY RIDE: On three very different bikes
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We’d planned a 300-mile round trip around the North Norfolk coast via Snetterton Race Circuit and had the pleasure of riding three very different bikes to conquer Norfolk. The video below is Part 1: The ride to Snetterton, which included parts of the fabulous Thetford Forest. ‘Twas a fun day out! The bikes were a…
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KIT: Luggage buyer’s guide
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There’s some cracking bits of kit on the market that’ll make lugging around your gear a doddle. To help you work out what’ll be best, we’ve knocked up a buyers’ guide and brought together some tests of our best-loved kit from the past 12 months. Where should I start? Let’s start small and build up.…
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TOP ROADS: Cumbria calling
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The Lakes are one of the UK’s top destinations for bikers, for good reason! Here are three circular routes which take in its most iconic passes. William Wordsworth described the Lake District as ‘a sort of national property, in which every man has a right and an interest who has an eye to perceive and…
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NEWS: Royal Enfield’s ‘Rentals and Tours’
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Royal Enfield’s just launched a cool new ‘Rentals and Tours’ service which makes it easy to snag the keys to a range of its rides the world over… The Indian firm’s gone from strength to strength over the past few years. While its old-school back-to-basics thumpers have always proved popular among riders of a certain…
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NEWS: Why AI speed cameras are good news for bikers
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It might be illegal, but plenty of motorists still seem to think it’s okay to use their phone when they’re behind the wheel. The good news is that the National Highways agency is investing in technology which can catch out serial scrollers in an effort to make our roads safer. Riding a motorcycle forces a…
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TOP ROADS: Devon
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There’s some spectacular riding down in the south west corner of the UK. With two distinct coastlines and two National Parks, Devon’s the place to go if you’re looking for dramatic scenery and top riding all in one spot. From dramatic seascapes and wide-open moorland to nadgery little lanes and picturesque towns and villages, this…
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Moto Guzzi’s Touring Trio…
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We’ve finally got the full lowdown on how much cash you’re going to have to splash to get your hands on one of three new versions of Moto Guzzi’s much-loved middleweight adventure bike. The Italian firm has kept its cards pretty close to its chest when it comes to its new and updated range of…
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MOTORCYCLE TRAVEL: Minding the pennies
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Budget travel can be tricky. But if you already own a bike and you’re happy to be flexible, there’re lots of ways you can save cash when you’re out exploring, without compromising your experience. Editor Ross tells us how… ACCOMMODATION Unless you’re going to be wild camping under the stars, you’re going to be spending…
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TOP ROADS: Rutland
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You’d be forgiven for not giving Rutland much of a look in when you’re contemplating where to go riding. But England’s smallest county actually has plenty going for it… Tucked neatly between Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire, the 147 square mile patch of rural England offers a surprisingly saucy selection of top roads to explore which…
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TECH: The bike of the future?
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Chinese firm CFMoto has filed a patent for some clever technology which links a camera with an electronic suspension system… With each new model year, we’re seeing ever more technology-advanced motorcycles making it to market. The biggest names in the game continue to push the boundaries and come up with clever solutions to make riding…
