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LET L-PLATERS LANE-SPLIT

Published on September 7th, 2016 | by Boris

You do know, of course, that L-platers on motorcycles are not allowed to lane-split. I understand this applies in all the civilised states where lane-splitting is permissible by law to those with a full license. And... Read More


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2016 VICTORY OCTANE – THE GREY EMINENCE

Published on August 29th, 2016 | by Boris

When I first attended the unveiling of the Octane some months ago, I was, hand on my heart, underwhelmed. I had seen Victory’s Project 156 hurtle up Pike’s Peak and I had seen Urs Erbacher’s concept... Read More


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‘BUT IT’S NOT MY FAULT!’ Um, yes. It is.

Published on August 29th, 2016 | by Eva Cripps

Motorcyclists, as a general rule, are not particularly good at accepting responsibility for their own safety. No doubt this generalisation will cause some angst among the ‘brothers (and sisters) of the handlebars. However, the reality remains... Read More


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EUROPEAN VACATION – PART THE SECOND

Published on August 25th, 2016 | by Boris

In which I consider the superb quality of German life, the wonderful efficiency of cowbells, mowing as a national imperative, how banning McDonalds from erecting giant advertising beacons for its food is a sign of national... Read More


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MUTES NOT INSULTED

Published on August 22nd, 2016 | by Al

The beer was flowing in measured quantities, and I was telling a non-rider that sure it was dangerous, but that was part of the attraction... Read More


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EUROPEAN VACATION – PART THE FIRST

Published on August 21st, 2016 | by Boris

In which I consider the cleansing properties of Arab saliva, the power of a white djellaba, some history, some geology, a grit-eyed return to The Continent three decades in the making and only one week in... Read More


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