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  • Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers dies aged 66

    Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers dies aged 66

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    TV chef Dave Myers, best known as one half of the Hairy Bikers, has died at the age of 66, according to a statement from his co-star Si King on social media. He found fame alongside King, his friend of 30 years, as part of the motorcycle-riding cooking duo. He reached new fans in 2013…

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  • EVENT: Get revved up for Suzuki Live!

    EVENT: Get revved up for Suzuki Live!

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    The trackday-cum-festival is back at Cadwell Park this summer – and there’s a packed programme of biking brilliance going on across the weekend Suzuki Live has gone from strength to strength over the past few years; growing from a one-day trackday to a weekend-long party for fans of all things Suzuki. If you like your…

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  • FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401

    FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Husqvarna Svartpilen and Vitpilen 401

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    Following swiftly on from the launch of the newest generation KTM 390 Duke, Husqvarna’s asked us to fly South and throw a leg over it’s updated pair of stylish roadsters. The Duke has rightly earned its place in the hallowed halls of the Naked Bike Hall of Fame. The range continues to sell exceptionally well…

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  • Top Roads: County Durham

    Top Roads: County Durham

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    If you like your riding beautiful, but a bit bleak, County Durham’s a must visit. You’ll be treated to panoramic views of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and surprisingly quiet, fast, flowing roads which are perfect for motorcycling. We’ve highlighted three cracking roads which cut through the county and, best of all,…

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  • What we Wear: RST Pathfinder Waterproof Motorcycle Boots

    What we Wear: RST Pathfinder Waterproof Motorcycle Boots

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    Our Simon’s been wearing these since early 2023. Here’s what he’s found: British firm RST has carved out an enviable reputation for creating quality kit that doesn’t break the bank, and these Pathfinder boots fit the bill perfectly. I’ve had a couple of pairs of RST boots in the past, and they’ve not let me…

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  • Road Test: Ducati Scrambler Icon 800

    Road Test: Ducati Scrambler Icon 800

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    Base model brilliance from Ducati, so editor Ross says… Ducati has hit gold with its Scrambler range. It sells a ton of bikes to the types of riders who probably wouldn’t have been interested in the Italian firm’s more traditional sporty output. With a couple of engine sizes to choose from, and a host of…

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  • What we Wear: Held Annone GTX Waterproof motorcycle boots

    What we Wear: Held Annone GTX Waterproof motorcycle boots

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    The Held Annone GTX Gore-Tex Motorcycle Boots are a premium offering from German manufacturer Held. These boots are designed to provide maximum protection, comfort, and durability – and I’ve been using these now for about 10 months, through all weathers! One of the standout features is the full-grain leather construction. Full-grain leather is known for…

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  • RIDER SKILLS: Riding on Motorways

    RIDER SKILLS: Riding on Motorways

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    Motorways are great for covering distance in no time, but they come with a whole set of considerations that you need to appreciate to make your progress safe. We talked to Harrison Browne from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to get an idea of the key areas to concentrate on… Although motorways are the UK’s safest roads,…

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  • Quick Spin: Triumph Tiger 900

    Quick Spin: Triumph Tiger 900

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    The middleweight adventure bike market is seriously competitive at the moment. Triumph’s Tiger 900 has never really been the go-to choice for those who like riding on the rough stuff, with other, more stripped-back machines getting the headlines. But maybe it deserves a closer look. That’s just what our editor Ross has done… A relaxed…

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  • First Impressions: Moto Guzzi Stelvio

    First Impressions: Moto Guzzi Stelvio

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    Editor Ross has been the Moto Guzzi Stelvio in Spain. What does he think? Here’s what you need to know: We’ve been out in the hills near Almeria in Spain to find out what the new Moto Guzzi Stelvio is made of. Named after the legendary Italian pass and based largely on the much-lauded V100…

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