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Running for the Hills of Scotland
By John Cantlie on 05/10/2003 10:07:39
From the twisting, forested passes of Loch Tay to the winding mountain roads near Cape Wrath, grippy tarmac and stunning views await riders brave enough to make the trip up to Scotland
and C) some guides who knew where they were going. Two out of the three were sorted as my mates Jez and Martin - based at the RAF Tornado squadrons up at Lossiemouth near Inverness - were arranging a two-day ride through the Highlands of Scotland. I have
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Scotland's Coast by Coast
By Gordon Ritchie on 22/08/2004 16:43:18
Gordon Ritchie finds the finest four days of biking he's had in a long time. Keep the salt air on your left and batter on 'til sundown
All the best ideas are simple. All the most ill conceived ideas are just a bit too simple. Being even simpler still, I was the one with the great idea of doing a tour round the entire mainland coast of my homeland Scotland on my BMW R1150R
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Scotland the Brave: Mackenzie V Four bikes V Scottish roads
By Niall Mackenzie on 19/08/2004 12:47:31
Niall Mackenzie re-lives his youth and heads for Bonnie Scotland, with four very different bikes
It's been a few years now since I moved from Scotland to south of the border but, as any ex-pat Scot will tell ye, the draw back home can be strong. The wind (and, yes, rain) in your face, coupled with the smell of the heather brings it all back
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Road deaths in Scotland plummet
By Visordown News on 16/01/2008 17:21:16
Speed cameras claimed success in Scottish region
A REPORT to the Scottish Northern Joint Police Board has revealed the number of people killed or seriously injured at 29 camera sites on the region's roads has plummetted from 37 to one. John Smith, Northern Constabulary's head of policing and the partnership's manager, told repo...
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Scotland fears unlicensed biker boom
By Visordown News on 21/04/2008 10:51:34
Riders tempted to skip test due to lack of DSA centre facilities
FEARS OF unlicensed riders taking to the roads on big bikes because of a drastic reduction in the amount of motorcycle test centres have been voiced in Scotland. New European requirements for motorcycle driving tests to be introduced later
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Scotland keen to attract bike touring business
By Tim Skilton on 23/10/2007 17:30:01
New website facilities to help motorcyclists plan vacation
Scotland...some of the best biking roads and scenery in the worldSCOTLAND IS one of the most popular destinations for motorcycle tours. Its fantastic roads, lush scenery and warm hospitality is enjoyed by thousands of bikers each year - and this has
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Scotland faces tough new drink-drive laws
By Visordown News on 07/12/2010 11:47:39
Proposed lowering of drink-drive limit and vehicle seizure initiative for first-time offenders
DRINK-DRIVING offenders may face having their car or motorcycle confiscated under tough new measures by Scotland’s police chiefs.The initiative, which already applies to repeat offenders and disqualified drivers, could also be brought into action
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Scotland plans £7 million spend on new-style speed cameras
By Visordown News on 30/11/2009 09:46:00
New dual-use digital cameras planned for Scottish road network
THE SCOTTISH Safety Camera Programme (SSCP)is planning to spend over £7 million of taxpayers' money to convert the country's network of old-style fixed speed cameras to digital within the next seven years.A total of 225 fixed cameras will need to be replaced within the next five ...
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£3000 fine for killing two bikers
By Visordown News on 04/07/2011 10:14:04
French tourist fined after killing rider and pillion in Scotland last August
A FRENCH tourist has been fined £3000 for killing a Harley-Davidson rider and pillion after driving on the wrong side of the road.The incident occurred after Roland Bayon, 61, believed that he was still travelling on a dual carriageway when he overtook a slower car on the A9, nor...
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Worst places to breakdown in the UK
By Visordown News on 29/11/2011 09:07:34
M40 motorway and the Aberdeenshire region of Scotland recognised as the worst places for vehicle recovery
BREAKING down anywhere on a motorbike can be rough but the M40 motorway has been identified as the worst place for recovery in the UK, along with the Aberdeenshire region of Scotland.According to data released by startrescue.co.uk, these areas were
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