Motorbikes don’t get stuck in traffic. It’s one of the biggest advantages of being on two wheels. Setting off for a half-hour journey knowing that
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Riding tips: Riding in the wet
Riding in bad weather is easy, but different from riding in the dry. Smoothness and forward planning is the key. Visibility is everything and
Read moreThe secret to cornering like a pro
Approach There’s a corner ahead. Woo-hoo, time for some fun. But first you need some information. How sharp is the bend, what’s the surface like,
Read moreRiding tips: Defensive riding
It’s easy to feel that everyone is out to get you on a bike. But the truth is actually the opposite. The biggest problem is
Read moreBecome an Advanced Rider with the Institute of Advanced Motorists
Carli Ann Smith completed her Skill for Life course with the IAM this year, here’s what she thought… “All advanced riders from the IAM are
Read moreRiding tips: How to overtake – safely!
One of the best things about a bike is not sitting in traffic. You’ll probably overtake more cars in your first month on the road
Read moreRiding tips: Turning round on a gravel car park
You’ve passed your test and are now a master of U-turns. Brilliant – until you have to spin it round in a gravel car
Read moreRiding tips: Carrying a pillion
Being a passenger on a bike can either be the most exhilarating experience of someone’s life or the most terrifying. It’s all down to
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