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AM to PM: Spending the longest day in Iceland
By John Cantlie on 26/07/2010 11:07:06
Summer Solstice in June means loads of warm weather and daylight to go riding in. But what happens when you go to a place where the sun never sets? 24hrs of non-stop riding in Iceland
’d be singing.But nothing lives up here apart from the odd hardy plant and the moss that covers most things in Iceland. So as I look to my right and see horses and sheep grazing on 3,000 year-old lava crops, I smile inside. “Silly horses,” I say. “You
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Icelandic Volcano 1 - 0 Yoshimura Suzuki
By Visordown News on 21/04/2010 21:16:11
Worldwide travel delays halt Yoshimura Suzuki from debut appearance at Assen WSB
THE KNOCK ON effect of the Volcanic fiasco has resulted in Yoshimura Suzuki's withdrawal from this weekend's Assen World Superbike races.The Japanese team, who were scheduled to make their debut appearance at the Dutch track, will now not have enough time to transport and set up ...
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Motegi MotoGP postponed until October
By Visordown News on 18/04/2010 20:19:32
Another victim of the Icelandic volcanic eruption
UNOFFICIAL news winging its way from Japan in the last 12 hours claims next weekend's Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi has been postponed until October due to disruption to European flights caused by the Icelandic volcanic ash clouds.Fiat Yamaha team
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The SAAB-engined motorcycle
By Visordown News on 24/01/2008 09:17:47
Visordown gets a shot of an unlikely Icelandic conconction
Best use of a SAAB, we reckonTAKE A look at the unlikely combination of a SAAB 900 engine powering a custom-built motorcycle chassis.The builder, based in Iceland, has used the 4-cylinder car engine because the bank of four cylinders lean at a 45
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Pizza delivery man's motorcycle (and pizza) stolen
By Visordown on 10/09/2012 11:44:54
I bet the bloke who's pizza it was, wasn't happy either.
A PIZZA delivery rider was punched and robbed of his motorcycle - and piping hot pizza - by four men in Buckhurst Hill, Essex.The victim was delivering a pizza when he was approached by the four men who pulled him from his Honda motorcycle and punched him to the ground before mak...
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Around the World in 180 Days video - part 2
By Tim Skilton on 31/12/2007 08:55:24
The second chapter in a 6-month worldwide motorcycle advent
SIT BACK and enjoy the second instalment of BMW-tv's 'Around the World in 180 Days' video, which takes us through parts of Iceland.It's not very long - but a convenient bit of brief escapism if you're sat bored at work.Enjoy!
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BMW R1150GS prepared for war
By Robin Goodwin on 18/08/2010 17:28:52
Hidden away in the urban jungle is this camo BMW
This BMW R1150GS has made a few covert appearances near the office and is somewhat out of place in the middle of London, even if the Iceland car park does resemble a warzone.
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FIM confirms Japan MotoGP postponement
By Visordown News on 19/04/2010 10:25:35
Mother nature shows who's boss as Japan MotoGP gets postponed until October
THE FIM has confirmed the Japanese round of MotoGP, scheduled to take place this coming weekend, will now take place in October, due to the flight restrictions imposed following the Icelandic volcano eruptions.FIM President Vito Ippolito and Dorna C
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Used Review: BMW Trailguard jacket and trousers
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John Cantlie on 01/11/2009 13:57:19
Used product showcase from Visordown
Ride a BMW, wear the official gear.The Trailguard is one of their top-range textile two-piecers. Fitting brochure is mind-bogglingly complicated, I went into Vines of Guildford and got them to measure me up instead.The suit went straight to Iceland
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Dorna lays on extra measures to ensure Jerez MotoGP goes ahead
By Visordown News on 23/04/2010 10:31:48
Three Boeing 747s to transport 270 tonnes of MotoGP
FOLLOWING THE cancellation of this weekend's Japanese MotoGP from Motegi, due to the knock-on effect the Icelandic volcano eruptions, the governing body of MotoGP has put in place special measures to ensure the next round of the championship, from
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