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This journey begins, as many adventures do, with a nostalgic yearning for home. I grew up in Plymouth and sadly,

Continue readingHarley-Davidson Street Glide Ultra – Grand American Touring

The resurrection of the Honda Hornet name, a moniker heavy with the expectation of street-fighting finesse, is a moment that

Continue readingHonda Hornet 1000 SP: The Apex Predator

Perched high above the dramatic embrace of the South Devon coastline, The Cottage Hotel in Hope Cove stands as a

Continue readingThe Cottage Hotel in Hope Cove, South Devon – A Harley-Davidson Tour

In an era where technology often overshadows the art of the ride, the Honda CBR650R emerges as a compelling statement

Continue readingThe Honda CBR650R – Descent With Modification

On Sunday, 13th July, at 4.15 am, I quietly pushed the Honda CBR650R press bike out of the garage, trying

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“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt. Norton was born in

Continue readingNorton Motorcycles: Welcome To A New Era

On a scorching hot weekend at the end of June, Ragley Hall was the venue for the Adventure Bike Rider

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Gary Birtwistle is a multiple Flat Track champion. He is the 2018, 2019 and 2020 UK Hooligan series champion, the

Continue readingThe Royal Enfield Slide School