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NEW KIT: Motorcycle Hoodie from Rekurv

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Mark Lancaster

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29th August 2024

The new C-11.05 riding hoodie by urban motorcycle clothing brand Rekurv bolsters its casual range, offering riders practicality, style and safety. Rekurv’s latest release is available now in the UK exclusively online at Louis Moto – Europe’s number one motorcycle clothing and accessories retailer. Casual CE safety-rated motorcycle garments have boomed in popularity in recent…
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KIT: TCX Climatrek Boots

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Mark Lancaster

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7th August 2024

£199.99 / www.tcxboots.com It’s a common complaint: bike boots which have zero grip on the soles, making them useless for any serious walking when off the bike. These TCX Climatreks address that head-on with a design that covers both biking and hiking. They’re short, with a tough textile outer shell, impact protection built into the…
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FOG OFF: VISIN heated visor inserts

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Mark Lancaster

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25th July 2024

Shoei Hornet ADV and Arai Tour-X4 and Tour-X5 benefit from fog-free vision with tailor-fitted VISIN heated visor inserts. Heated visor insert specialist VISIN has added three new helmet-specific inserts to its line-up. Joining the universal-fit sport and enduro inserts, as well as the Shoei helmet-specific inserts, are the brand-new fitments for the Shoei Hornet ADV…
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KIT: Blackbird ladies Dakota Nubuck Jacket

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Mark Lancaster

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24th July 2024

Kate Chorley has been looking for style and protection. Here’s her thoughts: I’m not bothered about all-weather textiles or full-on race leathers. I want a jacket that looks good on and off the bike, but still offers plenty of protection. That’s what this Blackbird number does. It’s made from top-grain cowhide leather which has been…
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KIT: Segura Mamba Jacket

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Mark Lancaster

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23rd July 2024

Dave Manning has a new favourite… What do you reckon to this styling? Love it, I do. Dunno why, there’s just something about it that screams classic cool and everyday comfort. Segura’s a French brand that’s been operating since 1967. Drawing on half-a-century of master leather craftsmanship, the design teams of today are constantly pushing…
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BUYER’S GUIDE: ‘Casual’ jackets

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Mark Lancaster

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22nd July 2024

While they might not match the outright protective qualities of a set of race leathers, or the all-weather ability of a good textile suit, there’s something special about a good-looking motorcycle jacket that you’re happy wearing both on and off the bike. Do casual jackets have e-Numbers? You bet. Just because a jacket is casual/lightweight,…
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JULY’S: Top 5 products

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Mark Lancaster

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12th July 2024

Dainese Misano 3 D-AIR race suit If the £4k Dainese Mugello suit featured last month is a bit rich for you, here’s the next best option from the Vicenza firm: the Misano 3 D-Air. Like the Mugello, it features the latest D-air RACING SHIELD 3X airbag that gives up to three consecutive activations and integrates…
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PRODUCTS: Mini-Ratchet set from Rothewald

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Mark Lancaster

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27th June 2024

This week, we rode out and met the representatives of German retailing giant Louis Moto. If you’ve not heard of them, here is a potted history: Eighty-five years ago, Detlev Louis took a small motorcycle repair workshop and, over the decades, shaped it into Europe’s largest company for motorcycle clothing and accessories. They’ve got a…
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KIT: ‘Tyrian’ AA-rated motorcycle jeans from Roadskin

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Mark Lancaster

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26th June 2024

Having to deal with a 140-mile journey in 23-degree weather, I definitely had concerns about maintaining comfort during the ride. This was especially important since I planned to take a break from riding for a few hours in the middle. Of course, my safety and protection were also top priorities. That’s why I opted for…
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KIT: Weisse ‘Sniper’ AA-rated retro-style textile riding jacket

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Mark Lancaster

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17th June 2024

Inspired by biker jackets of the Sixties, the new Weise Sniper looks every inch a classic, yet has a modern 600D fabric shell and is AA-rated to the latest EN17092-3:2020 safety standard. It comes with CE Level 2 shoulder and elbow armour and a Level 1 back protector fitted as standard, all of which…
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