When it comes to off-road boots, there’s an enormous range to tempt the rider’s wallet. From super-soft trials boots and chunky adventure models to stormtrooper style motocross footwear. But picking the right one can be tricky, requiring a real honest analysis of what type of riding you are going to be doing, and what type […]
When the cold weather sets in, it’s all too easy to park up the bike and go into hibernation mode until the sun makes a return. Faced with ice on the ground and gloomy weather reports on the TV, it can all too tempting to close the garage door, whack up the central heating and […]
It’s the New Year – traditionally a time to throw out the old and bring in the new. But when it comes to your dirt bike, trading in the faithful hack for something brand new and shiny really isn’t necessary, it’s just time for a motorcycle makeover! IT MIGHT BE A BIT GRUBBY, BUT A […]
Exploring the world on a motorcycle is, to our minds, one of the best ways to spend your time. Combining your love of riding bikes with experiencing new countries and meeting people from all corners of the globe means that adventure travel knocks a boring beach holiday into a cocked hat as far as we’re concerned. And […]
Never mind a neck brace – go back thirty years and the idea of going trail riding with anything more protective than a helmet and a jacket would seem absurd. Yet as protective gear has become lighter, better designed and easier to wear then the tables have turned. Now it’s rare to see anyone out […]
OK so your bike’s looking and feeling a bit tired. You want to show it a bit of love but funds are tight. So what’s the best way you could throw just £100 on your bike and make a significant difference? We’ve chosen half a dozen upgrades for you, each of which come in at […]
In an ideal world we’d all have a selection of brand new bikes in our garage. From the latest dirt missile to the most powerful adventure bike on the market, they’d be lined up in the man-cave, box fresh and ready to ride. But back in the real world, we can’t all afford to fork […]
Taking your bike off the blacktop and onto the trails is one of the best ways to enjoy yourself, but it can be tiring. And once the temperature starts to rise, the effects of physical exertion will be further increased for every degree on the thermometer. If you’re not careful a gentle bimble in the […]
Honda CRF250X Review… Off-road bikes have changed. Where once you could choose from a wide range of genuinely capable trail bikes from the four big Japanese manufacturers, now the sector has become a fierce battleground of incredible enduro machines, all of them made in Europe. Yet despite this, Honda’s trusty CRF250X continues to sell by the […]
When you are going out on your bike, either on the dirt or the black top, it’s good to have some snacks in your backpack. Whether it’s just to tide you over ’till a full meal at lunchtime or the end of the day, or to give you a boost of energy on the more strenuous […]