Month: January 2026
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I was casually scrolling through Netflix when an advert stopped me in my tracks. Skyscraper Live a documentary and live event featuring climber Alex Honnold free-soloing Taipei 101. One image of this iconic skyscraper was enough to relight my desire…
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Triumph’s 2026 update to the Tiger Sport 660cc triple represents a meaningful performance step forward, and in my opinion, one that opens the door for a new Tiger 660 Rally Pro midweight adventure bike.
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There was a particular kind of freedom that came with being seventeen in the early 1990s, a freedom measured in 125 cubic centimetres. Join me on a nostalgic trip down memory lane.
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When I was younger, I was utterly obsessed with sports bikes, especially those from the 1990s. Two-stroke or four-stroke, it didn’t matter. There was something magical about that era; however, that love didn’t last for ever.
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Mental Health Motorbike is a UK charity that offers mental health support specifically for the motorcycling community. This blog details how the charity helps to raise awareness, reduce isolation, and foster a supportive environment for riders facing mental health challenges.
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After some thought, I’ve decided to sell my 1978 Honda CB750 café racer. This is not an unfinished project, but a bike that runs, rides, and has been regularly used since being modified. See the sale details here.
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Sometimes the best touring bike isn’t the one that can go anywhere. It’s the one that fits where you actually go. But lately I’ve been questioning whether an adventure bike is actually the best fit for the way I tour,…
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The year was 1992, yet I still remember the excitement of that day clearly. I’d only just started riding and decided to take my Suzuki RG125 to Donnington Park with a few friends for the British Motorcycle Grand Prix. It…
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For many motorcycle YouTubers, the idea of earning money from content sits somewhere between aspiration and curiosity. This post looks at what YouTube actually requires before a channel can earn money.
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Nestled in the heart of the Peak District, Monyash is more than just a stop on the map – it’s a perfect pause for bikers exploring the region’s scenic routes. Offering the ideal combination of rest, refuelling, and rural charm…
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As winter draws to a close, many UK riders start thinking about getting back on the bike. Whether your motorcycle has been laid up or only used occasionally, a proper seasonal check is essential. Here are 10 essential tips to…
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Moving up to your first big bike is an exciting milestone, but choosing the right one is important. With more power, technology and options than ever, this 10-step guide helps UK riders upgrading from smaller bikes or returning after a…
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On the 7th January 2026, the UK Government published its latest Road Safety Strategy, the first major update in over a decade. The strategy sets out an ambition to significantly reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads by 2035…
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Some motorcycles stay with you long after you first see them. Not because they are the fastest or flashiest, but because they offer a style of riding that feels genuine and rewarding. For me, that motorcycle is the Honda XL600LMF,…
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The condition of UK roads has deteriorated with potholes, poor road surfaces and faded road markings being all to common. For motorcyclists in particular, it has become a serious safety issue.
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Choosing a new motorcycle helmet is one of those decisions that always takes longer than expected. It’s not just about safety ratings or brand names – it’s about how it feels on your head, how it works in the real…
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Blood bikers are trained volunteers who transport urgent medical items such as blood, samples, donor breast milk and medical equipment between hospitals and healthcare sites. They operate across the UK, providing a service 24 hours a day, every day of…
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On a somewhat cloudy summers day, four bikers rolled out with a simple plan: ride into Wales, head to the Mach Loop, and see if we were lucky enough to catch an aircraft tearing through the valleys below us. We…
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Some bikes fade quietly into the background of your memory. Others never really leave. The Yamaha SDR200 belongs firmly in the second category for me. I must have been around seventeen when I first became aware of it. Back then,…
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I first came across Jonathan Hull & Son Motorcycles at the 2022 Bike Shed Show. At the time, I was building, a 1978 Honda CB750 café racer project and found myself instinctively drawn towards any classic CB models on display…
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Over the past two years, and especially through 2024 and 2025, the UK adventure bike market has exposed a simple truth. When riders become more selective with their money, they do not automatically default to established European or Japanese brands.…
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The end-of-year registration figures always give us a useful snapshot of how healthy the UK motorcycle scene really is. According to figures reported by Motorcycle News (MCN), and supported by official Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) data, 2025 turned out to…
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Classic adventure motorcycles from the late 1980s and 1990s are experiencing a clear revival. While modern adventure bikes dominate showrooms with advanced electronics and ever-increasing power, many riders are deliberately choosing older machines that prioritise durability, simplicity and real-world usability.
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Motorcycles have been around for ages, yet there are still plenty of myths about them. Most of these come from people who have never actually ridden a bike. Let’s clear up some of the most common ones.
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Last Saturday, was one of those crisp winter mornings that makes riding feel extra rewarding, my friends and I headed out for a ride through Shropshire with a clear destination in mind: Dragon Soul Projects, a biker café and custom…
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Less than a day after I’d written my last blog post, the forecasts stopped being theory and started becoming reality. Overnight, the Peak District was quietly transformed. Snow settled in thick, soft layers, muting the landscape and changing the familiar…
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There’s something quietly brilliant about riding a motorcycle in winter. Most people pack the bike away once the gritters come out and the mornings turn white, but that’s exactly when it starts to get interesting. Yes, it’s more dangerous. There’s…
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I recently made the decision to refresh my logo with a new design – it just felt like the right moment for a change. The previous logo had been with me for a long time, but as I’ve continued creating…
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Motorcycling has always been about stories. Conversations at cafés, tales swapped at campsites, long chats in workshops and paddocks – riders have always learned from one another. In recent years, those conversations have moved into a new space, and motorcycle…
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If you’ve ever watched a motorcycle vlog with crystal-clear audio and zero wind noise, just know this – that rider didn’t get there easily. Because honestly? I’m fed up. Not with riding. Riding is the fun part. It’s the audio…
