Mikko Nieminen

  • Day Ride: Classics in the Dales

    Day Ride: Classics in the Dales

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    Can old Brits tour? Well, the bikes certainly can… Four of us made the trip from Cornwall to Derbyshire – me on my 1959 Velocette Venom, Allan on his ’64 Triumph Trophy and Sid on his ’62 Norton 350. Plus Gunner, who was due to bring his Bonneville, but that seized just before departure, so…

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  • Test Ride: Suzuki VanVan 200

    Test Ride: Suzuki VanVan 200

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    LITTLE ENGLAND Taking a small bike on a big trip is a great way of seeing places in a new light. Round the world adventurer Nathan Millward heads down through Devon and Cornwall on Suzuki’s new 200cc machine… Suzuki’s VanVan 125 has been on sale in the UK for over a decade now. In that…

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  • Ride. Eat. Camp. Repeat.

    Ride. Eat. Camp. Repeat.

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    If you’re dreaming of a round-the-world motorcycle adventure, but don’t know how to get started, a Mini Mondo trip will set you on the right track. Travelling the world on a motorcycle, rough camping in the wild, and living every moment to the full is the stuff that all budding adventure riders dream about. But…

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  • Finding the Rhythm

    Finding the Rhythm

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    When Doug and Wendy took a big Harley on an organised tour of Europe their co-riders were a little suspicious of the capabilities with such machine. It didn’t take long to prove them wrong! After Wendy said “Let’s do another Motorcyde tour,” it took me a few moments to pick myself up off the floor…

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  • Joining the fellowship of the trails

    Joining the fellowship of the trails

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    If you’re new to trail riding, joining the Fellowship (TRF) might be just the thing to get you started. You just need to be willing to put up with a bit of mud… Okay, a lot of mud I got bitten by the dirt bug last summer when I joined adventure rider and film maker…

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  • MSL February 2018 out now!

    MSL February 2018 out now!

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    The latest issue of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure is out now. Get yours at any discerning newsagent or subscribe to get yours delivered to you each month. Here’s a quick summary of what’s inside this issue… NEWS & OPINION News: The latest two-wheeled news Products: Kit yourself out for the new season Your letters: Our…

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  • MSL FEBRUARY 2018 – ISSUE 689 – DOWNLOADABLE .GPX SAT NAV MAPS

    MSL FEBRUARY 2018 – ISSUE 689 – DOWNLOADABLE .GPX SAT NAV MAPS

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    Motorcycle Sport & Leisure has the best real-world touring and adventure of any magazine. Locally, we have routes in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, while globally our adventures span touring across Europe; France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium and beyond. Africa, America, New Zealand and more are also covered, so for the very best in world-wide touring, not…

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  • Wemoto’s Jurby T-shirts raise £22,000 for MGP Helicopter Fund

    Wemoto’s Jurby T-shirts raise £22,000 for MGP Helicopter Fund

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    On Sunday, 26th November at Motorcycle Live, a £22,000 cheque was presented to the legendary John McGuinness, on behalf of the Manx Grand Prix Supporters’ Club. The money, raised by Wemoto, will go towards funding the club’s life-saving helicopter ambulance and injured riders support on the Isle of Man. The Manx Grand Prix Supporters’ Club…

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  • MSL January 2018 out now!

    MSL January 2018 out now!

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    The latest issue of Motorcycle Sport & Leisure is out now. Get yours at any discerning newsagent or subscribe to get yours delivered to you each month. Here’s a quick summary of what’s inside this issue… NEWS & OPINION Show news Latest kit Your letters Subscription offer Leon Mannings: Bad air bubble Maynard Hershon: Hailwoods,…

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  • MSL JANUARY 2018 – ISSUE 688 – DOWNLOADABLE .GPX SAT NAV MAPS

    MSL JANUARY 2018 – ISSUE 688 – DOWNLOADABLE .GPX SAT NAV MAPS

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    Motorcycle Sport & Leisure has the best real-world touring and adventure of any magazine. Locally, we have routes in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, while globally our adventures span touring across Europe; France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belgium and beyond. Africa, America, New Zealand and more are also covered, so for the very best in world-wide touring, not…

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