2015

Video: Protect your bike this winter

Video: Protect your bike this winter

Once you’ve got all the thick, horrible winter road grime off your pride and joy you’ll need to make sure you protect it, to keep corrosion over the winter months down to a minimum. Make sure your...

Have you got any bright ideas for high-viz clothing?

Have you got any bright ideas for high-viz clothing?

Q. Now I’m commuting in the dark, my other half wants me to wear high-viz. What’s best? Phillip Brewer, Dorset  Answered by Tony Hoare, MCN Consumer Editor There are several things you can do to make...

Coping with extreme cold

Coping with extreme cold

Riding in cold weather can be more dangerous than in hot. As your body redirects your blood to protect vital organs our brains fall into ’emergency-mode’ and sensible cognitive thought becomes a...

Stay visible this winter

Stay visible this winter

The nights are drawing in, and for most people it’s now dark on the way home from work. If as a new rider you’ve never ridden in the dark, it can be quite a daunting prospect, especially if you add in...

The route to getting your licence

The route to getting your licence

The motorcycle licence system in the UK can be confusing and daunting at first, depending on your age and riding experience.  The interactive flow chart here will make your journey to getting your...