BREAKDOWN SPECIALISTS, Gem Motoring Assist, is to distribute a pocket-sized leaflet giving advice on some of the hazards associated with filtering and group riding, with a view to reducing the number of accidents when commuting or leisure riding

. He was a father of two.He had been on his usual Sunday afternoon ride with a gang of biker friends when the crash happened at 12.30pm. The group, who kept in contact through an internet site, had met as usual at the BP garage in Cottingham Road, Corby

Triumph Motorcycles, has announced a healthy increase in sales for the 2007 financial year.Sales grew by 10 per cent, to 41,125 units, giving the company an increased group turnover of £220 million " a 10% rise over the previous year. Pre

MOROCCAN-BASED off-road trail riding company Loco4Motos Maroc is to use the new BMW/Husqvarna in its bike range for 2011.Run by Tim Skilton (no, it's not me) the company organises unique adventures in Morocco, with individual off-road itineraries

from the centre four years ago. The group delivered their goodies to the canines, despite bad weather, along with more over £150 in donations.The centre has around 70 stray and abandoned dogs in its care and were very grateful for the motorcyclists

BASIC RIDING and motorcycle maintenance skills have been taught to 16 aid workers heading to Africa to help victims in the war-torn Congo region.The workers, who are heading to Africa to be part in the War Child programme, have also taken an driving

.And if 200 people join Mr Gibson's Facebook group on the Internet, he will ride around Oxford dressed as Batman.Mr Gibson, of Hurst Rise Road, Botley, said: "I thought I would dress up as Batman because the children of Mongolia need superheroes too."I could

. Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit (1996 - 2005) Many training schools use Bandit 600s for Direct Access, so opting for the bigger 1200cc version shouldn't prove too much of a problem for new riders with enough skill.The biggest difference when riding both bikes back

Yorkshire County Council has provided generous support and invested heavily in saving lives."The grant is being made under the 95 Alive partnership, which is run by a group of organisations in a bid cut road casualties.Insp Charlton said: "This is a high

. They're 40% cheaper too.Engine - Air-cooled 4-stroke OHV single, 124cc Fuel capacity - 13.5 litres Seat height -781mm Dry weight - 114kg Top speed - 68mphAverage fuel economy - 100mpgInsurance group - 4Others to consider: Yamaha YBR125, Suzuki GN125