For me, fast road riding has never been about on the limit braking, knee down action or the rear tyre wiggling while nailing the throttle on a corner exit. I’ve always liked to save that stuff for the track and, if the truth be known, be it lack

NIALL MACKENZIE1986 HRC test, SuzukaOur own 'Spuds' Mackenzie had been riding an Armstrong 250 in GPs and ridden the Skoal Bandit RG500 in the last few 500cc races of the year. Then he got a call to go to Japan for a private test with the mighty HRC

I used be of the opinion that riding in the rain is like going to work, I can do it but I don’t particularly want to. I couldn’t grasp where the enjoyment came from getting cold and wet while constantly thinking that my bike could disappear from

DUCATI UK are offering test rides of the 1199 Panigale along with the full range of models as part of their Roadshow.The Ducati event and demonstrator fleet will travel the length and breadth of the UK visiting popular biking destinations

over time. You probably won't notice 'wind roar' when you're learning to ride, as the majority of schools use intercoms, but once you've passed your test you may want to consider earplugs as part of your everyday riding kit.So where does the noise come

Just got back from a sunny Silverstone where we’ve been given the chance to sample Triumph’s Riding Experience. Very nice it was, too.It’s not a track day. That’s what track days are for. And while you do get two twenty five minute sessions

This weekend you could be riding the bike of your dreams, and it won't cost you a penny. All you need to do it dress right, talk right and head into your local dealer armed with a good attitude and he will give you a bike with a full tank of petrol

DUCATI have announced their plans for the Ducati Riding Experience in 2012.DRE caters for all types of riders, from those new to bikes to those looking to squeeze out a few split-seconds on track.The school offers a Basic and Intermediate non

Riding bikes with your mates is a right laugh. In fact, a shared biking experience - whether it's blasting an Alpine pass or simply having a Sunday run to a nice boozer - is much better than a solo one.Plus there's nothing better than riding around

Growing up around the Cotswolds you learn two things. First, how to go fast on small, twisty country roads, and second, if the horse shit on the road looks fresh then cover a brake because the hunt is probably around the next bend!When I go back I usually stay with mates in Chelt...