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Learn to ride: Choosing the right training school
By Tim Skilton on 09/07/2007 22:01:41
Like any business, there are good motorcycle schools and bad ones. Here's Visordown's guide to finding the best school in your area
're trainingUseful ContactsKevin Williams www.survivalskills.co.ukBikesafe01492 510969 www.bikesafe.co.ukBSM0870 902 1700 www.bsm.co.ukBMF Rider Training 0800 328 9609 www.bmf.co.ukInstitute of Advanced Motorists0208 996 9600Driving Standards Agency0115 901
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Learn to ride with Visordown: Choosing a helmet
By Tim Skilton on 13/09/2008 14:01:12
How to find the right helmet for you
helmet, even if it's cheap, as it could have been involved in an accident. A first class full face can be picked up for £150 - £200.Which helmet brand's the best fit?Remember that everyone's head shape is different. Just because your mate's helmet fits
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Get on track at Cadwell for £1
By Visordown News on 03/06/2011 11:59:13
New scheme by circuit's owners aimed at getting new faces on track
CLUB MSV, the in-house trackday arm of race circuit owner MotorSport Vision, will be offering 20 minute taster sessions at Cadwell Park on Thursday 30 June to riders who have not been on track before for just £1.The offer is being run
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125cc Triumph range in the pipeline?
By Visordown News on 07/01/2011 14:31:33
Small capacity Triumph spied testing. Could Triumph be after a slice of the emerging markets?
at two separate tests in the UK and Spain where Triumph was running several of its 2011 and 2012 prototype machines. While a small bike seems at odds with the firm's existing range, it could explain a gaping gap between the firm's current line-up and its
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Your First Trackday: Tips & Advice
By Ben Cope on 06/09/2011 15:21:54
Read our guide and be prepared for your first on-track adventure
experience, a lot of pressure people feel on a trackday is down to them thinking they need to be fast. You don't. If you're on your first trackday, you should be in the novice group. In this group you'll be in with people who are of a similar experience
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Fact: Castle Combe provides thrills and spills!
By George Chapman on 23/08/2010 14:15:56
Castle Combe race track in Wiltshire rattles my senses during inaugural track day outing.
One of the longest established race curcuits in the UK, Castle Combe, has encouraged novices to take part in their in-house motorcycle track day programme for the past 15 years. Due to very strict noise regulations they allow only 12 riders on track
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Free trackday with Focused Events
By Visordown News on 27/06/2007 15:21:12
Get in quick, to sample track time for nowt
TRACKDAY organisers Focused Events are putting on a novice only track day at Mallory Park on the 5th of August. With a difference - it's free!If you've never ridden a track day before here's a chance to have 20 minutes on track for precisely £0
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Calling all Harley-owning, Olympus-toting shopaholics
By Visordown News on 23/02/2010 15:27:53
Are either of you interested in this?
-Davidson motorcycle brand in four distinct styles,' says Olympus.The camera company continues: 'Whether you’re a two-wheeled novice, a seasoned road warrior or just enjoy the look, the new Harley-Davidson accessory cases are for you.'Mmmmm.The limited-edition leather
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UK Motorcycle Trackday Calendar - June 2008
By Ben Cope on 24/10/2008 10:18:08
Trackday dates across the UK and Europe 2008
) £79 Focus Events 05/06/2008 Thursday Mallory Park £89 Focus Events 06/06/2008 Friday Oulton Park - Novice Session £159 MSV 07/06/2008 Saturday Mallory Park Full Circuit £105 No Limits
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Aussie Government clampdown to curb bike deaths
By Visordown News on 12/11/2008 10:33:14
Queensland Government takes tough action after 79 per cent increase in bike-related deaths
be changed."We'll replace that with a restriction based on a 150-kilowatt power to weight ratio and a 660cc upper engine capacity limit," Ms Bligh said. "This will limit the access of novice riders to powerful and unsuitable bikes.""We are therefore moving
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