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Stafford Classic Motorcycle Show

So as I said in my last post, I've just spent the weekend in Stafford at the Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show! There's actually a similar show to this at the same venue in Stafford that happens in...

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All-season diehard, perhaps?

Throughout the last week or so I've been out conquering the icy and snowy roads! Considering it was the first time I've been on my bike in such conditions, and it was actually surprisingly easy.Well, I...

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My first motorcycle accident!

Ok so last Friday I was on my way home and I suddenly lost control of my bike. Before I had time to brake I was thrown off the road!Thank God it turned out to be just a puncture and my bike was not too...

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Getting my motorcycle back on the road

Since my motorcycle accident a couple of weeks ago, my new tyres finally arrived so I got back on the road yesterday.Even for a small bike like mine, 2 tyres, 2 inner tubes and 2 rim bands cost me over...

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A Bloggers Centerline Day

Gary France came up with this great idea! Check it out:"Maybe you would like to join in with this...A Bloggers Centerline Day, or ABCD, will take place on Sunday 1st May 2011.The plan is to inspire as...

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A Bloggers Centerline Day - My Photograph

Following my last blog post on 'A Bloggers Centerline Day' (ABCD), I came up with an idea for a photograph. Admittedly, it might have been better to take and publish the photograph this morning,...

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The dreaded swerve test - What do you think?

I don’t know how many of you have heard about the swerve test or ‘hazard avoidance’ as they like to call it, but it’s a manoeuvre that was introduced last year into Module 1 of the motorcycle test over...

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Stella Alpina Rally

I thought I’d write about this rally as it is coming up in the next couple of months, and it might be something that some of you are interested in.The 'Stella Alpina Motociclistica Internazionale',...

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Catch-up Part 1

After approximately one year of not publishing any blog posts, I have finally come back!Unfortunately, work started to take up too much of my time and I found myself rather dedicated to meeting...

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Catch-up Part 2

You may remember me talking about a motorcycle event held in the Italian Alps called the ‘Stella Alpina Rally’. After attending this as a pillion for the last 3 years, I have made the decision to ride...

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My Magazine Publication

Hello all!This post is about my first magazine publication in a motorcycle magazine called Hertfordshire Biker (exciting stuff)!  This issue was published at the start of May, so I have been rather...

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My trip to the Stella Alpina Rally

2012 – The year I rode to the Stella Alpina Rally on my own motorcycle!Having attended this event for the last 3 years as a pillion rider, travelling there on my own motorcycle was really a dream come...

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Upcoming changes to motorcycle tests and licences in January 2013!

It has been a well known fact for a while now that, as of January 2013, the motorcycle test and license group will change significantly.However, one misconception that a lot of people have had about...

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My New Motorcycle

Despite having a reputation for being hopelessly obsessed with motorcycles from the 70’s and 80’s, I recently decided to look at something more ‘modern’ as I’ve found myself needing a more reliable...

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More leathers!

Yay! I just thought I'd share my joy at acquiring a new set of leather dungarees!I'm pretty pleased with these as I've never really found it comfortable zipping trousers to jackets and at least if I go...

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Ride Free

This weekend was incredibly busy for me, going up to Stafford for the Stafford Classic Bike Show, down to Orpington, Kentfor a motorcycle club reunion and then back up to Bedfordshire for a local...

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Oxford 'Mini T' Disc Lock Review

Recently I decided to upgrade the security of my motorcycle a little and buy a disc lock.I always find it quite hard to choose a lock when I'm shopping around for one because they all boast similar...

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My CB250N Super Dream For Sale!

Alas, now that I am riding my recently purchased Suzuki GS500, it is time to sell on my trusty Honda CB250N Super Dream to a new owner.It is currently listed on eBay with a rather tongue-in-cheek...

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2013 - A Brief Account of my Fifth Year at the Almighty Stella Alpina Rally

Other Stella links:What is the Stella Alpina Rally?My Trip to the Stella Alpina 2012First up, apologies for the lack of blogging on here lately - I have been super busy as there's been some exciting...

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