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  • Harley-Davidson: Croatia for the 2025 HOG Rally

    Harley-Davidson: Croatia for the 2025 HOG Rally

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    Harley-Davidson® has announced that the highly anticipated 31st iteration of its annual European Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.TM) Rally will take place June 12-15, 2025 in Medulin, Croatia.   The European H.O.G. Rally moves to a different location every year, reflecting the Group’s continent-wide membership, and is regularly attended by Harley-Davidson riders and fans from across…

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  • THE BIKERIDERS With Tom Hardy

    THE BIKERIDERS With Tom Hardy

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    It’s not very often you get to see motorcycles in the mainstream, but a new film with some seriously big names is out in cinemas right now. The Bikeriders tells the story of The Vandals, a fictional 60s motorcycle club which descends into chaos as its members become involved in gambling, drugs, murder, and gang…

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  • ROAD TEST: Harley-Davidson Sportster S

    ROAD TEST: Harley-Davidson Sportster S

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    A grunty V-twin motor, fat tyres and feet-forward pegs. It could only be a Harley. Matt Hull does some serious rumbling on the Sportster, here’s Matt’s musings… Life is now about what you look like. What social media will judge you on. How ‘friends’ you’ve never met see your position in society. To hell with…

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  • Indian: New 2024 Roadmaster Elite

    Indian: New 2024 Roadmaster Elite

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    Indian Motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, has unveiled its latest Elite model – a showstopping Roadmaster combining high-end sophistication, upscale fit-and-finish, and world-class touring capabilities. Indian Motorcycle designed the 2024 Roadmaster Elite to deliver an authentic, custom-inspired paint scheme for riders looking to turn heads and stand out from the crowd. In 1904 Indian Motorcycle…

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  • Long Termers: Indian Challenger

    Long Termers: Indian Challenger

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    Motorcycle Sport & Leisure Magazine Editor Dave Manning feeds back on his five months with the Indian he intercontinental ballistic cruise missile that is the Challenger has now returned to Indian. There are a few things that I’ll not miss, as I slide my weary behind on to any one of a number of significantly…

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  • Used Bike Guide: Triumph Rocket III (2005-2008)

    Used Bike Guide: Triumph Rocket III (2005-2008)

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    £5000-£10,000 The original Rocket’s not the most obvious choice if you’re looking at more conventional cruisers… but the bad-ass 2.3-litre monster from Triumph has bags of attitude, masses of torque and a whopping rear tyre (which was the biggest on a production bike at the time of its release). That’s all the same core ingredients…

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  • New kit: Munro Armoured Motorcycle Shirt from Roadskin

    New kit: Munro Armoured Motorcycle Shirt from Roadskin

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    Named in tribute to legendary motorcycle rider Burt Munro, this shirt offers AA-rated protection for motorcycle riders while remaining lightweight and comfortable. With its Kevlar® lining, this product is meticulously crafted to safeguard against unforeseen mishaps, allowing you to fully relish the joys of life on two wheels, all the while looking stylish and turning…

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  • What we wear: ‘Leather Leg Bag’ from Roadskin

    What we wear: ‘Leather Leg Bag’ from Roadskin

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    Sometimes, I don’t want to carry a rucksack, but I will always want my specs, wallet, phone and keys with me. Stuffing the pockets of my jacket and jeans on the bike isn’t always ideal, so I was very happy to try out the leather leg bag from the folks at Roadskin. The Roadskin motorcycle…

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  • What we wear: ‘Easyrider’ short motorcycle gloves from Roadskin

    What we wear: ‘Easyrider’ short motorcycle gloves from Roadskin

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    Initially designed for Special Forces use, the Roadskin Easyrider CE Approved Level 1 Glove has since been fully adapted as a motorcycle glove.So, what’s the marriage of Special Forces Gloves and Motorcycle Gloves actually like? There’s clearly a need for comfort and a huge demand for safety, whether you’re battering down doors or getting some…

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  • Donations wanted for Ace Café London’s Christmas Toy Run

    Donations wanted for Ace Café London’s Christmas Toy Run

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    Ace Café London’s annual Xmas Toy Run is back in December for it’s 25th year.

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