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Winter is here again and its time to make a decision- Put the motorcycle away until spring, or stick it out and prepare bike and body for some serious all-weather riding. Whatever you choose, you'll find all the advice you need this winter right here in...
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My daughter Boo Boo flying the flag for MCN at Ernest Hemingways favourite mojito bar in Havana, Cuba.
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Here is a video overview of the on track tuition work I have done with some clients. Enjoy!
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An effective neck warmer is essential equipment for cold weather riding. Stay snug this winter with this guide to some of the most comfortable, functional and toasty neck tubes, compiled by MCN's sister title RiDE magazine. For this test, RiDE enlisted the help of the experienced...
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They may not look as good as leathers but a textile suit is the most practical way to stay warm, protected and dry this winter. Here's a list of the top 10 2-piece textile suits, compiled by MCN's sister title RiDE...
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Ran into a man who knows more about Bikes than hair styles at the NEC! Great guy, got to see his tin pot bike... well, enough said about that! Well done Charlie, the only style you have is for travel.
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Bike builders on both sides of the Atlantic are leading a new trend in customising – the veteran or vintage-inspired look. Their aim is to build original bikes with all the style of original machines, but with the reliability today’s...
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Thomas Harvey’s Racer is designed to run a Harley-Davidson Sportster 883 or 1200cc Evolution engine, but the firm will fit other engines depending on customer’s specifications. Buying a complete bike from the firm will set you back £13,000, but it...
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Miller Motorcycles has come up with the ‘33’ which is intended to mimic machines from the early 1900s. It’s built around the Harley-built, 492cc, air-cooled single-cylinder engine from the US-only, learner-friendly Buell Blast and will cost £9,999 when UK importer...
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Ridley Motorcycles has three new bicycle-style machines for 2009 with small 49cc or 70cc engines. A small fuel tank is located on the cross-bar of the bike’s rigid frames, and drive comes from a pair of chains – the one...
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Ducati was honoured with the double scalp of machine of the year for its Desmosedici RR and manufacturer of the year with Ducati UK at the MCN Awards at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham last night. The prestigious awards...
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The NEC motorcycle show kicked off yesterday with the press day and the MCN News Reporters were on hand to get the low down on the bikes, babes and bargains you can experience at Britain's biggest bike show. Here's a...
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Body armour is losing its bulk, as manufacturer Knox unveiled a new range of protection at the NEC show today. Shop for motorcycle products The firm’s 2009 range includes new back protectors, safety shirts and shorts, and updated armour for...
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Seven members of the Outlaws motorcycle gang are to be sentenced later today over the murder of Hell's Angel Gerry Tobin. Yesterday, the jury gave their verdict on the remaining two suspects. Ian Cameron, 46, Karl Garside, 45, Dean Taylor,...
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All seven Outlaw gang members convicted of killing Gerry Tobin have been jailed for life. The judge called the murder “appauling”, noting the only reason he was gunned down while riding home from the Bulldog Bash in 2007 was that...
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James Whitham, Niall Mackenzie and Leon Haslam will be on the Odeon Entertainment stand at the NEC bike show signing copies of the new DVD, 'The Official BSB Season Review'. James Whitham and Niall Mackenzie will be on the Odeon Entertainment...
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For the first time ever bikers are being offered the chance to traverse the whole of China on a motorcycle expedition. Globebusters unveiled the plans for its new Silk Road East tour, which covers 10,500 miles in 10 weeks, at...
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SHARP, the Government’s helmet test body, is believed to be in the final stages of testing open face helmets, a source at the NEC bike show revealed today. This news comes just days after the agency announced ratings for flip...
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BMW Rider Training has launched a series of new ladies only rider skills courses at the NEC show today. The training school based in Wales already offers women’s only off road skills courses and is adding three new road riding...
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TT legend Ian Lougher has revealed at the NEC Show that he will compete in his 100th TT race next year. The rider who has already has six TT wins under his belt will ride for Yamaha at next year’s...
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It is believed that Transport for London will launch a new code of practice to encourage bikers to ride considerately when bus lanes in London are opened to them in January. London Mayor Boris Johnson is behind the move to...
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The custom motorcycle being built at the NEC Show has fallen behind schedule. The £30,000 motorcycle, being built by custom specialists Hawg Haven, is in to the second day of its build. Jon Quantrell said: “We are running a little behind...
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I am trying to set the wheels in motion for a Motorbike run next April (26th) 2009 in Ireland, all welcome! The target is to get 1000 bikes to go 500 miles round the North part of Ireland in one...
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Maria Costello - the fastest woman around the Isle of Man TT circuit is set to appear on Radio 2, at around 5:30pm today (Friday, November 28). Costello will be appearing on the drive time show with Chris Evans to...
How to prepare yourself for winter
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In winter you need to protect yourself from the cold and damp as well as from other vehicles. You can ride anywhere and anytime as long as you’re warm, dry and have good visibility. Read on for useful advice from...
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