Riding Guides

Braking
The Queue Stopped. You Did Not.
A stopped line of cars is not an empty lane. Doors open, gaps close, and the driver behind is watching brake lights,...
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Morning
The First Mile Is on Cold Rubber.
A tyre that sat overnight does not have the grip it had when you parked. Give it a gentle mile before you...
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Grip
Wet Leaves and White Paint. The Front Tyre Goes First.
Wet leaves, white paint and a metal cover take the front tyre before you notice the slide. Set the speed on asphalt...
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Daylight
The Clock Change, How to Finish a Ride in Daylight
Europe puts the clocks back on 25 October 2026, and most of the US and Canada on 1 November. How to shorten...
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Seasonal Riding
Animals on Autumn Roads, Deer, Boar and Livestock
October and November are when deer, wild boar and loose stock use the road at the same hour you do. How to...
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Cold Weather
Layering for a Ride That Starts Cold and Finishes Warm
A cold start and a mild afternoon are two rides. What to wear so you can vent and shed a layer without...
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Culture
Motorcycle Shows, What to Expect and How to Use One
Trade fairs, consumer shows and season openers do different jobs. How to plan a show day, what a stationary bike really tells...
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Culture
Major Motorcycle Rallies and Events, How to Choose One
Town rallies, race-anchored weeks, touring rallies and club runs are different events. What Sturgis, Laconia and Americade are built around, and how...
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Culture
How to Watch Motorcycle Racing, Coverage and Live Timing
Find official coverage for each championship, set up live timing so the formats make sense, decide between circuit and road race trips,...
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