Hello all and welcome to our June Newsletter. It’s the height of summer in the UK and so far, it’s stopped raining for at least three hours in the last month. After the tropical temperatures last year, we’ve been spoiled, so the constant and torrential rain is beginning to grate a tad on the nerves. […]
Finding the right riding jacket can be a pain. What works for the road doesn’t necessarily work for the trail, they’re either too hot or too cold and finding one that actually lives up to the promise of being waterproof is like finding the Lord Lucan holding the Holy Grail while sat on Shergar. But […]
May 2019 Newsletter Another month goes by and with the weather in the UK slowly getting warmer, it’s getting into prime riding time back here and Julian’s struggling to find time to split between his burgeoning bike collection. At the Ride Expeditions base in sunny Cape Town there’s little change to the glorious sunshine, but […]
Choosing the correct luggage for a bike trip is important, and when it comes to backpacks it’s essential. So that’s why we really like the GIVI Waterproof backpack. It’s a simple and well designed bag that does exactly what it is supposed to do. And when you are on an big trip – that matters! […]
When you spend a lot of time on a motorcycle, having the right kit matters. And that’s why were pleased to have the latest addition to the wardrobe in the form of the LS2 Nimble Road Trousers, part of the all-new clothing range released in late 2018. Despite the odd name – the brochure actually […]
Hello everyone once again – it’s March and time for our second Newsletter of the year. In the UK the tiny shoots of spring are beginning to appear, which is maybe all the fresh greens we will have to eat if we don’t sort out some kind of deal with Europe by the end of […]
With adventure bikes topping the sales charts worldwide, then it’s no surprised that adventure helmets are enjoying a similar surge in popularity. And with flip front helmets also on trend, the Premier X – Trail MO Flip Front adventure helmet ticks all the boxes. We had to give it a try … HEADS UP THE […]
After over two years in development and an endless stream of half-launches and reveals, you can finally buy a Yamaha T7 Tenere. And what’s more, it you are quick about, you can even score and additional discount on the already super-cheap £8699 price tag. Looks like the wait has been worth it And fresh off […]
We love dirt bikes and we love a properly done custom build, so this stunning Africa Four from Honda dealers Brivemo Motos is ticking all our boxes – it’s a beauty! Taking inspiration from Hondas all-conquering Africa Twin, the mechanics at the Swiss dealership have created a monster scrambler, and what’s more they’ve made it […]
No matter how much you look after your bike, components are going to wear out. And while it’s easy to see how your tyres or brake pads are wearing, then things like bearings are a tad more tricky. On the Ride Expeditions KTM EXC250, the rear suspension was beginning to feel decidedly off-colour. It was […]