Mikko Nieminen

Day Ride: Riding Kintyre

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Mikko Nieminen

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8th November 2018

Two day rides in one trip – Dumfries and Galloway up to Kintyre plus Glencoe. Sometimes the best bike trips are those where you pretty much go on the spur of the moment. Finding I had a spare day or two, I dug out the map, looked for roads marked as scenic and chose a…
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School of Speed

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Mikko Nieminen

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5th November 2018

Can you improve your road riding on track? California Superbike School says you can! California Superbike School Founded by the legendary Keith Code in 1980, the California Superbike School offers a step-by-step method of technique-oriented rider training in the art of cornering motorcycles. The four California Superbike School training levels are completed in order, with…
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Dguard – The world’s first eCall system for motorcycles

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Mikko Nieminen

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1st November 2018

New emergency alert technology could save lives across Europe. German electronics giant Digades is rolling out the world’s first eCall system for motorcycles across Europe. If you’ve not heard of eCall technology before, it’s a European initiative that aims to bring rapid assistance to motorists involved in collisions anywhere in the EU. In the event…
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Tried & Tested: TCX X-Groove GTX boots

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Mikko Nieminen

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29th October 2018

Tested by: Mikko Nieminen|£159.99|www.nevis.uk.com The X-Groove GTX boots are easily the most comfortable urban biking boots that I have worn. Why? Because while a lot of urban boots offer water protection, they rely on the manufacturers’ own systems, which aren’t always as breathable as you would like, and you end up with sweaty feet on…
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Tried & Tested: RST Pro Series Adventure III jacket & trousers

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Mikko Nieminen

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25th October 2018

Tested by: Mikko Nieminen|Jacket £289.99/Trousers £219.99|www.rst-moto.com I have been a fan of RST kit for a while, and their latest adventure textiles continue to impress. The Pro Series Adventure III jacket and trousers are an evolution from the last generation Adventure II suit, with subtle but useful upgrades, such as the large external TPU shoulder…
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Touring & Adventure – The Garbage Run

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Mikko Nieminen

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22nd October 2018

Looking for adventure in their own back yard, 27 strangers ride from Land’s End to John o’Groats. It started as an open invitation to anyone interested in riding from Land’s End to John o’Groats. I was going to do it the slow way on the same 105cc Honda CT110 that I’d ridden from Sydney to…
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VIDEO: Charley Boorman and mates ride to France on Triumphs

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Mikko Nieminen

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18th October 2018

He may be best known for long-distance bike trips, such as the Long Way Round and Long Way Down with Ewan McGregor, but in this video Charley Boorman shows that you don’t have to go very far to find adventure. All you need is a couple of mates, nice bikes, and a trip to France.…
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Touring & Adventure: Yamaha Ténéré Experience

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Mikko Nieminen

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18th October 2018

Is it riding a big adventure bike off road a realistic prospect, or is it just manufacturers’ marketing spin? We headed out to Wales to find out… Some days are better than others. The one at the Yamaha Ténéré Experience in mid-Wales has to go down as one of the better ones, as I was…
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Long Ride: Not All Roads Are Equal

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Mikko Nieminen

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18th October 2018

Alex Carnegie rode a Kawasaki Versys 650 around the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand. This is his story… For most people, riding in New Zealand would mean a two-week tour, or perhaps an organised adventure, but because our trips down under are to visit our daughter and her family, holiday biking is usually limited to…
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Mid Ride: 70 Plus

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Mikko Nieminen

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11th October 2018

Forty years ago, Steve Pighills toured the Eastern Alps by Triumph Spitfire – this time he rode an MT-07. When you pass 70 it’s a good policy to concentrate on doing things, rather than finding a justification for lethargy. In my case, it was the excuse for exploring the Eastern Alps – Austria, Slovenia and…
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