Local brothers Ben and Tom Birchall have made history after winning the 2009 FIM Sidecar World Championship. Sponsored by Two Wheel Centre (Mansfield) Ltd, the brothers took home the title after finishing in second place to outgoing champions Pekka Paivarinta and Adolf Hanni at the prestigious Le Mans circuit yesterday. But the win re-wrote history […]
Caberg Helmet Price Increase – October 2009
From 1st October 2009, all Caberg helmet prices will be increasing by £10 to £20.* The range of Caberg helmets, including the ever popular Justissimo GT and Trip flip front helmets, will see a long-anticipated price increase as the impact of inflation finally catches up with the Italian brand. Caberg have been valiantly putting off […]
Suzuki Launch ‘Where To Ride’ Moto-X Scheme
Suzuki have struck a golden idea with their new ‘Where To Ride’ scheme. Aimed at motocross riders, the new search engine, found at the Suzuki GB website, offers a wealth of information on moto-x tracks available for hire all over the UK. Complete with detailed information on each track, such as the distance from your […]
AGV GP-Tech Valentino Rossi Five Continents Replica Helmet
You can always rely on Rossi to wear the most outspoken, vibrant and eye-catching helmet. His latest helmet, the new AGV GP-Tech Five Continents is no exception to this rule, and it is proving supremely popular with Rossi fans everywhere. Scoring a 5 star rating in the SHARP safety tests, the GP-Tech is AGV’s premier […]
SHARP Helmet Testing – What’s It All About?
The Department of Transport SHARP (Safety Helmet Assessment and Ratings Programme) helmet testing series is definitely something to consider next time you buy a helmet. The mass of legislation that surrounds the production of motorcycle safety helmets is largely hot air, a few basic rules to be adhered to. Currently, helmets in the UK must […]
Shoei XR-1100 Now In Stock
The all new Shoei XR-1100 has landed. Drawing to a close the speculation about the successor of the XR-1000, we can now confirm that the XR-1100 is as good, if not better, than the stock images portray. It is exceptional. Featuring the all new Q.R.S.A visor system, remodelled aerodynamics and a re-designed ventilation system, the […]
Lincolnshire Bike Meet – Sunday 6th September 2009
Don your leathers, and head out to a bike meet this weekend in the name of a good cause. The Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Services and the county’s Road Safety Partnership have teamed up to invite all biking enthusiasts to meet at the North Lincoln Fire Station to discuss everything bikes, including motorcycle road safety […]
Motorcycle Commuting Is A Big Favourite
It is widely known that motorcycles are far more economical than cars, but now we have some tangible figures that denote just how economical and popular they are, especially for commuting. A national travel survey has recently found that, out of their entire use on the roads, 52% of trips made by motorcycles were to […]
Shoei X-Spirit 2 Helmet – New Release
We have exciting news for Shoei enthusiasts! Early next year, the Japanese helmet manufacturer is set to release the all new Shoei X-Spirit 2. The X-Spirit 2 is due to take the place of the reigning X-Spirit, which has proven to be a popular choice among riders who want the upmost safety, comfort and protection. […]
Lorenzo Grinning After Victory At Indy MotoGP
Jorge Lorenzo has hushed his critics by speeding away with the Indianapolis leg of the MotoGP championship. Grinning like a Cheshire cat, Jorge took the top podium spot after his team mate (and rival) Valentino Rossi crashed out in lap 10. As well as losing his front end, Valentino now needs to be careful he […]