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TRACKDAYS: Getting the most from them

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Mark Lancaster

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8th July 2025

Once you’re at the track, there’s a lot to consider if you’re wanting to make the most of your day. Dean Ellison tells us what we need to know. Arriving at the Track If you want some garage space then you really need to get there early. At some circuits that means getting there the…
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MOTORCYCLE ELECTRICS: Wiring looms

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Mark Lancaster

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16th September 2024

Our pals at Classic Bike Guide are a dab hand at bringing old bikes back to life – but they’ve been known to come unstuck when met with a mass of wires. To find some sense in the chaos, they’ve joined forces with Abel Motorworks to demystify wiring looms. Here’s what you need to know. …
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RIDING SKILLS: Stay safe and avoid hazards

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Mark Lancaster

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4th June 2024

Motorcycling is amazing, but riding on our busy roads is not always free from danger. Adopting a defensive riding style and a keen eye for potential hazards can make your ride more enjoyable – and keep you safe at the same time. We talked to Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) trainer Ian Burchell from Phoenix Motorcycle…
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RIDING SKILLS: Get Planning!

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Mark Lancaster

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5th May 2024

Riding a motorcycle is one of the best things you can do – we all know that. But if you have been riding a little while, you also know that it’s not always easy, and advancing your riding skills is essential to keep yourself safe. The clever way to take your first step towards advanced…
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RIDER SKILLS: Taking to the Trails!

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Mark Lancaster

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22nd March 2024

Riding ‘off-road’ might look intimidating from the outside looking in, but it doesn’t have to be, particularly when you’re being shown the ropes by Phoenix Trails. Fancy a bit of trail riding but don’t know where to start? With centre’s close to the legal-lane abundant Salisbury Plains, North Downs, West Pennines and Peak District, the…
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RIDER SKILLS: Riding with a pillion

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Mark Lancaster

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18th March 2024

There are many ways to enjoy riding motorcycles, but there’s something pretty special about sharing the experience with a pillion. However, it does take a little planning and a bit of skill to make it work seamlessly. We talked to Steve Metcalfe from Phoenix Motorcycle Training to find out exactly how to go about it……
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RIDER SKILLS: Emergency Stops

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Mark Lancaster

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14th March 2024

Going fast is easy, just roll the twist grip. But what goes fast must eventually slow down, and braking effectively can be a bit of a challenge. Here’s how to get it right… Experienced riders sometimes talk about ‘roadcraft’, a set of skills that enables them to read the road and traffic around them, and…
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RIDER SKILLS: How to U-Turn

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Mark Lancaster

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13th March 2024

It’s not the sexiest move you can pull on two wheels, but mastering the technique will get you out of many a sticky situation… When you first get your licence, practicing U-turns is probably pretty low on the list of things you want to be doing. But while riding into the sunset may be the…
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RIDER SKILLS: Braking IN a corner

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Mark Lancaster

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7th December 2023

It’s one thing to brake hard on a straight bit of road, but what happens when you have to do it while riding through a corner? This is what… We’ve all been there: ridden into a corner a bit too fast, and found ourselves wanting to slow down while the bike is banked over. The…
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HOW TO: Read the road

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Mark Lancaster

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5th April 2023

Want to know the key to fast, safe riding? We all want to be great riders. Of course we do. But being a great rider doesn’t just happen overnight. It takes a lot of commitment. And it takes the right approach. To give us a fighting chance to get this right, we asked Ryan Decarteret,…
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