If you ride smoothly while staying relaxed but sharp, then getting into trouble should hopefully be a rare occurrence. Having said that, tricky, unexpected situations will always unfold occasionally, so this month I’ll try to explain what action I take when things go wrong.Althou...

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

an ad campaign in USA which had an English bull terrier with a black eye called Spuds Mackenzie. He cracked me up. He got all the girls and even skateboarded. He's retired now in an old dogs' home for has-beens. What are you up to Niall?You've been four

themselves as the manufacturer with the best supersports bike for the road and the racetrack. The lack of mid-range punch was always evident when comparing the current CBR with the competition, but saving weight and increasing torque have gone hand

would save all my dirty ear plugs then wash them in a sock.  His reply to that was, ‘that’s because you are and and always will be, tight’. Fair comment.   

is racing the same bike this year so you'll be able to see him enjoying the same benefits if you visit any of the BSB rounds. Some teams and riders would like to see advanced electronics banned, but I disagree. One day this technology could save lives

maneuver, Mackenzie fashion. This technique may or may not be perfect for everyone, but I've never had any scares and I'm still alive (wife says different) so it works well for me.As I'm approaching any vehicle that I intend to overtake, first I like

An erratic work schedule combined with a full season of kids racing means, there aren’t many opportunities during the summer months for the Mackenzie family to grab a holiday. Instead, we tend to save our pennies and head off somewhere sunny

125 chassis. Strict Moto 3 rules dictate that your engine has to be pretty simple and the Oral is no exception. The single cylinder 250cc four stroke has a four valve head, sits bolt upright in it's chassis and in another cost saving exercise existing

(Metzeler Tourances are favourite), only given the slightly saggy suspension you'd be advised to keep your dirt-pace steady. Serious off-road types will also find the standard gearing high, so a change of front sprocket would be needed to save the clutch