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Lap Mallory on a GSX-R1000 for free... sort of

Go on Whitham trackday and get 20 mins on a GSX-R1000 thrown in

The most memorable motorcycles

We all remember our favourite bikes, and they usually hold a special place in our heart. But it's not just mortals like us - even racing's elite have a soft spot for the bikes that mean the most to them

Niall and Whit's Trial & Error

Niall Mackenzie and James Whitham rediscover their racing rivalry - this time on trials bikes at the Lampkin Action Day Experience in Yorkshire

Whitham's Moped Marathon

Coast-to-coast smokey strokers, Whitham style

Whitham remembers a wet Silverstone in 2002

When our Whit and his Belgarda Yamaha team-mate Paolo Casoli crashed and still finished 1-2 at the 2002 World Supersport race at Silverstone

1994: How Foggy rode the 916 to title no.1

The most successful World Superbike racer ever and Ducati's number one son talks about his first year racing the 916

Foggy and Whit: Givin' it Gas

See Britain's comical bike racing duo on their 2010 tour

Massive bunnies

Massive bunnies

Why Can't Southerners Race?

Born down South? An analysis of the North = quick theory to see why Northerners are better than you at racing

James Whitham Column - Feb 10

This intrepid columnist has spent half a lifetime trying not to make the same mistake more than one hundred times. And failed. Here’ the latest window into his world...

James Whitham Column - Jan 10

James talks granny flaps (bingo wings to us), bee stings, puss-filled arms and the disrespectful nature of pit lane humour. But picking Guy Martin up on tea making...

Whitham rides the 2009 WSB bikes

We send Whit to Portimao to put the WSB bikes through their paces. Tough life for our Whit, hey?

James Whitham Column - Oct 09

James can’t help be massively impressed by the phenomenon that is Ben Spies and his ability to learn and adapt. And an errant mouse causes him to lose a big sale...

Split the Difference

Despite being brilliant to ride, to many riders bikes are little more than an efficient form of transport.

James Whitham Column - Aug 2009

James’ socks were blown clean off by the Superstock bikes at the TT, and he’s also been impressed by the electric machines in the TTXGP. All they need now is a little noise

Toseland honoured by Sheffield University

MotoGP racer to receive honorary degree later this year

James Whitham awarded honourary doctorate

Former WSB racer, Visordown columinst and TV presenter honoured by Huddersfield University

James Whitham Column - Jul 2009

Tidy, small enough to park in a multi-storey and cheap – what’s not to like about Whit’s new van? Oh, the gearbox. Reminds him of an unhappy adventure on a Ural...

James Whitham Column - Jun 2009

Mr Whitham makes the trek down from ‘Uddersfield to London to not win a literary prize for his fine book, and is completely aghast at the price Southerners pay for a cab ride...

Lucky Stars - Superstitious racers

Rossi, Foggy, Sheene - In this age of space technology, it's comforting to know that bike racers are a desperately superstitious bunch

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