Off-Road Adventure Bike Riding – 10 Basic Tips
Julian - March 6, 2020 - Motorcycle Riding Techniques - 3 CommentsOff-Road Adventure Bike Riding – 10 Basic Tips… So you’ve bought yourself an adventure bike and you are thinking about venturing off-road for the first time. And why not? Your bike is capable of tackling some pretty challenging terrain so it would be a shame not to explore away from the tarmac. But before you […]
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LS2 Bond Textile Jacket – The new Trail Master?
Julian - February 4, 2019 - Motorcycle Gear, Motorcycle Product Reviews - No CommentsFinding the right bike jacket is a tough job. You want something that makes you look as cool as hell, but keep you as warm as toast on those chilly winter rides. That’s why the all new LS2 Bond Textile Jacket is ticking all our boxes in the Ride Expeditions test HQ. It could very […]
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Roadbook navigation – A simple guide for beginners
Julian - January 26, 2019 - Motorcycle Riding Techniques - No CommentsSo you’ve bought yourself a bike and you’re keen to explore its full potential by entering a rally. And then you read the words – Roadbook Navigation and your brain goes straight into panic mode, imagining you’ve inadvertently sighed up to some Dakar style nightmare. ‘It’s too complicated’ – ‘I can’t manage all that’ – […]
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Maxxis Trial Maxx Hybrid Review: The perfect trail riding tyre?
Julian - January 2, 2019 - Motorcycle Product Reviews - No CommentsChoosing the correct tyre for your motorcycle can be a difficult process. Whether you’ve got a sleek sportsbike or a monster adventure machine, there’s no shortage of options out there, and just about everyone has a different opinion on what’s best. But when it comes to trail riding, we’re big fans of the Maxxis Trial […]
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Husqvarna slash UK prices in ‘VAT free’ promotion
Julian - December 18, 2018 - News & Events - No CommentsHusqvarna have fully embraced the Christmas spirit in the UK, announcing a fantastic ‘VAT free’ offer saving a massive 20% on certain models in their off-road range. The offer applies to the entire 2019 enduro catalogue from the punchy 250s right up to the 500cc monster, and if you’ve got rugrats to look after, all […]
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The Twelve Days of Dirt bike Christmas: Tiny jobs to fill the holiday
Julian - December 15, 2018 - Motorcycle Maintenance - No CommentsWe all know that Christmas is a time for family, but there’s no need to forget your bike! When you are faced with a week of lolling around stuffing your face with chocolate coins and mince pies and being nice to distant relatives, it’s good to have a plan to keep you sane and give […]
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Leatt Dual Axis Knee & Shin Guards Review
Julian - November 12, 2018 - Motorcycle Product Reviews, Motorcycle Safety - No CommentsWearing proper protection when you are riding is important. From choosing the right helmet to picking the correct boots, preventing injuries before they happen makes sense. So that’s why we are big fans of the Leatt Dual Axis Knee and Shin Guards. LEATT KNEWW AND SHIN GUARDS. Image Leatt BRACES OR PADS? OK when deciding […]
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BMW G310 GS Review: Adventure light
Julian - September 5, 2018 - Motorcycle Reviews - 2 CommentsWith an unasailable hold on the big bike market, it was inevitable that BMW would want a slice of the emerging market for lightweight adventure bikes. Step up the BMW G310 GS, a small but perfectly formed younger sibling to the world-conquering R1200 GS. But with manufacturing transferred from Bavaria to Bangalore, can the entry […]
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Changing the chain and sprockets – The easy way
Julian - August 20, 2018 - Motorcycle Maintenance - No CommentsThe chain on the sprockets on your bike are integral to the way it performs. You cannot expect to get the best out of that finely tuned motor if you don’t look after the bits that convert all that power into forward motion. Yet a swift look round your average bike park will reveal a […]
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Repacking your dirtbike end can – The easy way
Julian - August 13, 2018 - Motorcycle Maintenance - No CommentsThe end can on your dirt bike’s exhaust system has a miserable life. It gets bashed, scraped, scratched, clouted and generally abused every time you go out on the trails. But that length of alloy is a precision designed item, carefully crafted to get the best performance out of your motor. And as time goes […]
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