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Learning to ride a motorcycle: Getting started
By Ben Cope on 28/07/2011 17:03:12
Apply for your motorcycle licence and discover the different categories for riding
Restricted licence – for machines below 33bhp (25kw)The practical test for this category must be taken on a motorcycle of between 121cc and 125cc, that’s is capable of at least 62mph (100kph). On passing, the licence holder can ride any motorcycle without L-Plates up
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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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Learning to ride a motorcycle: Post-test training
By Ben Cope on 28/07/2011 17:47:29
Tips for developing riding skills, road craft and post-test advanced riding school training
you used to riding your new machine. This is a far better option than suddenly finding yourself in the fast lane of the M1 with a sales rep right up your chuff at 90mph (believe me, it’s happened).We’d suggest accumulating your initial post
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Ben Spies riding secrets
By Ben Cope on 10/09/2009 14:33:47
See how Ben Spies approaches each track with his formula to win
I make no excuses for this video. Yamaha have been on the sauce again. It's worth watching though, especially to hear what Toseland has to say about Donington and see Valentino stroking a cat at the end. Weird? Very.
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Get out and ride! £1000 motorcycles
By Ben Cope on 02/05/2012 18:08:44
Don't find excuses not to ride. Find an excuse to ride with these cheap reliable bikes
You love riding, but you don't want to ruin your pride and joy. So I've put together five bikes for under £1000 that cost peanuts to run, both in terms of fuel, maintenance and insurance. So here's your excuse to squeeze another bike in the garage
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Ride to Work Day viral vid
By Ben Cope on 12/06/2012 10:17:03
...show your friends
Ride to Work Day is closing in on us again; this year it's on Monday 18th June, a day after Father's Day.The motorcycle industry have produced this viral video to highlight the day and encourage more people onto two wheels.Charge up your battery
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7 tips for city motorcycle riding
By Ben Cope on 23/08/2011 21:44:14
Scooter commuter? Bought a motorcycle to cut your commute time? Check in here
I first commuted into London 10 years ago. I'd only been riding a few months and can still remember the first time I took on the rush-hour traffic in one of the busiest cities in the world, it was quite a challenge, with a lot to watch out
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Learning to ride a motorcycle: Practical test
By Ben Cope on 28/07/2011 17:43:39
Advice on how to pass the riding portion of your motorcycle test from Module 1 to Module 2
application - £50Theory test - £31Hazard Perception test - £15CBT - £80 - £150Module 1 - £10 weekday or weekendModule 2 - £70 weekday £82 evening or weekend
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Cool 'don't drink and ride' advert
By Ben Cope on 25/11/2010 17:22:08
It get the message home...
I came across this advert on my travels. It's from Portugal and it's quite good. Get the message home without being too blatant. Now, who can name the bike?
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Ride to Work Day: let's make it better
By Ben Cope on 27/06/2011 14:55:04
Is this the best we can do?
Did you ride to work last Monday? Good for you if did. You might not have even known it was Ride to Work Day, it could just be what you do every day.As I rode into work on Ride to Work Day, I didn't notice any more motorcycles on the road than usual
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