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Top Internet Stories – 3 September 2010
Posted on 03. Sep, 2010 by admin.
Here are some motorcycle articles that appeared over the last week that may amuse you. - Rider Etiquette - Motorcycle Travel Tips - Official: Cycle News Stops Publishing - Claiming Compensation After A Motorcycle Accident ...
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Londonbikers.com does The Ron Haslam Race School at Silverstone
Posted on 31. Aug, 2010 by admin.
Afro - Eugene - was dispatched to the Haslam School to sample the legendary racer's track instruction school now it's moved down south to Silverstone. Here's his report.
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An Excerpt from ‘Tortillas to Totems’ – the New Sam Manicom Adventure.
Posted on 25. Aug, 2010 by admin.
Adventure motorcyclist Sam Manicom is the author of the motorcycle travel books ‘Into Africa’, ‘Under Asian Skies’ and ‘Distant Suns’. We have managed to obtain an excerpt from his new book ‘Tortillas to Totems’ which was launched at the world famous Ace Cafe London on the 18th of September.
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Moto 2 Coming Up Number 1 For Entertainment
Posted on 31. Jul, 2010 by admin.
The new FIM approved Moto2 Championship may only be two races old, but already it has managed to create quite a stir in the motorsport sector. Several journalists, insiders and fans, including myself were slightly sceptical and critical about some of the proposed changes to the quarter litre class for 2010, but I’m pleased to report that after two fascinating and exhilarating races I’ll gladly eat humble pie and say that Dorna have managed to formulate a Championship that should open up doors to a far greater array of motorcycle riders.
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Held – in my Defence
Posted on 31. Jul, 2010 by admin.
I have only ever had one textile jacket, it was my first biking garment, but since then had considered leather as the way to go, principally because of the increased abrasion protection it usually offers over textile equivalents, but also because, hey! Leather jackets - they're cool!. However, I was recently given the opportunity to try a textile jacket from Held and my opinion of textile jackets changed for the better.
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Can Luggage Stay On The S1000RR? Yes When It’s Ventura
Posted on 31. Jul, 2010 by admin.
So, a long weekend trip to Le Mans for the 24 hour bike race is booked and the new BMW S1000RR is sitting happily in my garage. The guys are all excited about the trip and the weather is looking like it's going to be great, but hang on I don't have any luggage apart from my rucksack to take my stuff! I contact BMW to see what they have to offer and also Bagster.
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Why Valentino’s Highside Has Thrown The GP Paddock Into Disarray
Posted on 31. Jul, 2010 by admin.
Just when you think the season is starting to fall into a pattern, a weekend like we just experience at Mugello happens and everything is thrown up into the air. Valentino Rossi’s 100mph plus monster highside and damaged femur has thrown the season and contract negotiations into the air
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Sunshine, Cricket Bats, Racers and Sunglasses – AirAsia British MotoGP Launch
Posted on 31. Jul, 2010 by admin.
Today, Wednesday 16th June saw the AirAsia British MotoGP pre-race press conference take place at Lords Cricket Ground near St John's Wood in London. As customary it's a chance for the press to talk to the riders about their seasons so far and what they reckon their chances are for the up coming British round of the MotoGP which this year is being held at the newly modified Silverstone circuit.
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Summer Gloves – £75 versus £160 – A Fair Fight?
Posted on 31. Jul, 2010 by admin.
Summer’s here and bikers across the world have shed their thick clumsy winter oven mitts in favour of their long lost summer gloves, likely as not grubby and stiff from a winter in the garage.
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Ben Spies – A Rookie In Name Only
Posted on 31. Jul, 2010 by admin.
He is known as the Texas Terror and if you look at the stats from his Superbike riding career you will see that it is a nickname that is very apt. Spies terrorised his opposition into a state of submission as he amassed three back to back AMA superbike titles, before moving across the pond to take on the Worlds best Superbike riders on a machine that was new and completely alien to anything he had ridden before, on tracks that were new and despite all of this he managed to amassed a record number of pole positions within one calendar season and 14 race victories