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Ride Across Dangerous Countries and Survive
By John Cantlie on 21/04/2010 16:28:46
When the call of adventure draws you somewhere you shouldn’t go, a war-torn Arab state perhaps, don’t worry. It’s never as bad as you think
Regardless of where you are, places are never as dangerous as people will tell you they are. Just because the police carry AK-47s and there was a bombing once doesn’t necessarily mean you’re about to be beheaded on video with a rusty spoon. Outside
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Stoner: Safe circuits = dangerous riding
By Visordown News on 25/06/2010 12:12:25
Not afraid of a bit of controversy, Casey speaks out again
CASEY STONER reckons that the increasing culture towards larger areas of run-off is creating a mentality that tracks are safe and therefore riders are taking bigger risks.The former MotoGP champ thinks that riding would be better and safer if riders
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Want to add a bit more danger to your trail ride?
By Ben Cope on 01/03/2010 10:55:07
If these guys invite you out for a trail ride. Just. Say. No.
I don't know about you, but the times I've been trail riding I haven't needed a massive drop-off to feel like I'm risking life and limb. Clearly, these guys like that added risk but I'll stick to having fists waved at me by Berghaus wearing walkers
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New hard-hitting army motorcycle safety video
By Visordown News on 21/07/2008 15:29:50
British Army video seeks to warn soldiers of the dangers of riding irresponsibly
The Army's new video's aimed at biking soldiersCLICK ON the link above to see a new hard-hitting video attempting to warn soldiers that riding irresponsibly on a motorcycle can be more dangerous than front line action.The video, created by Golley
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Kevin Schwantz - motorcycle safety guru
By Visordown News on 07/05/2009 13:55:53
US Government use former 500cc champ to lecture servicemen on the dangers of riding bikes
refers to his racetrack battles, but emphasises there's a time and a place for riding fast:"They were battles fought on the racetrack. It may look intense but it’s actually a very controlled environment. And that’s nothing like the battles our brave
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Five bikers charged over group riding deaths
By Visordown News on 16/03/2011 09:42:42
North Yorkshire police bring charges of causing death by dangerous driving after a couple are killed during a group ride.
Five riders have been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a rider and pillion in their group died after a collision with a car.Dean Slater and his wife Helen were thrown from their motorcycle and killed instantly after hitting a
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Bad, bad, bad riding
By mark forsyth on 20/07/2010 15:40:46
Don't expect to see this guy on Mastermind...
From our friends at FTWCO.com.A graphic lesson in what not to do on your Superbike on a Sunday afternoon.What a bulb.
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Top 10 reasons that make riding worth it
By Visordown Oracle on 13/07/2010 11:32:05
Riding bikes is unbelievably dangerous and a confusing to people the reasons behind straddling the two-wheeled time bombs, the omnipotent voice of Visordown collects the top ten reasons why people are passionate about motorcycles
), there would be no challenge to riding, no thrill at pushing your abilities, and no reward in getting it right. And without any danger we'd be stuffed because bikes would then be safe and everyone would be at it. Your nan would be popping over on a GSX-R1000
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Group riding death bikers cleared
By Visordown News on 06/12/2011 08:50:07
Judge uses common sense in decision over tragic case
dangerously or caused him to continue to ride dangerously.“Mr Slater, on the evidence, made a voluntary and informed decision to ride in the way that he did rather than in another way. The cause of death was the free, deliberate and informed decision of Mr
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Assen warning for British bikers
By Visordown News on 27/06/2012 12:06:13
Be sensible, or else...
and Friday to catch anyone who's been tempted to have a couple on the boat, and that there will be patrols out between Thursday and Sunday on the look out for illegible licence plates, speeders or dangerous riding. Anyone stopped, regardless of the reason
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