Motorcycle Sport & Leisure

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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Going Wild: Ireland’s Atlantic Coast

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Sam Hewitt

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26th October 2018

Ring of Kerry, Cliffs of Moher and lots of clifftop tarmac – it’s Ireland’s Atlantic coast.
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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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BMW R 1250 RT for 2019 unveiled

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Sam Hewitt

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18th October 2018

This is the new-for-2019 BMW R 1250 RT – the top-flight tourer that’s been a staple of the Germanic brand.
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Redfox Grinta: Make it yourself?

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Sam Hewitt

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18th October 2018

Assembled to race at the Classic TT, this motorcycle is one you could make yourself.
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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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