Published on March 15th, 2016 | by Boris
So before we start inserting thundering evil into the Magnum’s guts, we needed to establish a baseline quarter-mile time. Traditionally, this is done by racing your mates late at night after you’ve left the pub. But... Read More →
Published on March 9th, 2016 | by Boris
Did you know there’s a part of the Sahara that’s named after Yamaha’s Super Ténéré? I certainly didn’t. This Ténéré is 400,000 square kilometres of sand bounded by the Aïr Mountains in the west, The Hoggar... Read More →
Published on March 3rd, 2016 | by Boris
I spent a recent Australia Day weekend on a mate’s property, engaging with dirt bikes, high-powered rifles and whiskey-based water-drinks. On the second afternoon, one of the kids face-planted off his Honda 230 and was inside... Read More →
Published on March 1st, 2016 | by Boris
Be calm. I realise that some of you might have thought you were looking at a green-and-black Deadpool riding a Tenere. But it’s not him. It’s me. I have caparisoned myself in the latest Held body... Read More →
Published on March 1st, 2016 | by Boris
Once in a while, a special bit of riding kit comes along, and you think to yourself: ‘This will take the world by storm. I should buy shares. Think of all the expensive women I’ll be... Read More →
Published on February 23rd, 2016 | by Boris
Everyone loves a parade. Such displays have been part of human history and social cohesion since the first whip opened the first slave’s back. And there are parades which are meaningful, or poignant, or redolent with... Read More →
Published on February 23rd, 2016 | by Boris
Let me raise your awareness for a second. Let me demonstrate how awareness should be raised, and then we can all go about our business with grace and dignity, fully cognisant of life’s many ironies. Recently,... Read More →
Published on February 21st, 2016 | by Boris
I’m fussy about sunglasses. There are two reasons for this. 1. I value my eyes, because even if they cut my arms and legs off, I’ll still work out a way to ride a bike, but... Read More →
Published on February 21st, 2016 | by Boris
Last night I was privileged to attend the world unveiling of Victory’s new Octane. Yep, a world-unveiling in Ashfield, Sydney, Australia. Quite a PR coup for the Aussie Victory blokes to pull off, I would think,... Read More →
Published on February 15th, 2016 | by Boris
Do you know what it’s like to walk into a bike shop and say to the manager: “Greetings, you fabulous champion. I would like to trick this bike up and you are to spare no expense!”?... Read More →
