11th May 2009
Some riders like to travel alone, and if you can cope with the solitude, this has many advantages. You decide the route, the duration of the tour and you get out of bed when you please, be it early or late. If you’re heading down the motorway in France,...
07th May 2009
The Red Sea, it's name coming from the red tinted mountains that surround it, is said to be one of the 7 Wonders of the underwater world, narrow, elongated in shape and its incredible depth (9,350ft) have led to an unequalled diversity of marine life.
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06th May 2009
History sometimes throws up some strange truths, no more so than that which tells us, that the most British of motorcycles owes its existence to a German. One Seigfried Bettmann, an immigrant from Nuremberg, began a company named the ‘S.Betmann & Co. Im...
05th May 2009
Due to its importance as the highest navigable point on the River Guadalquivir, Cordoba became a city of great importance. Founded by the Romans, the city boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage. It was the birthplace of three famous philosophers -...
05th May 2009
As with the story of many other motorcycle manufacturing companies, Kawasaki’s history began on entirely different lines. Although by 1949 they were producing engines that could be adapted for motorcycle use, the first real motorbike didn’t appear unt...
16th April 2009
Although the first Yamaha motorcycle didn’t appear until the mid fifties, the company’s history dates back to 1887, when the father of the company, Torakusa Yamaha began producing red organs. The Yamaha Motor Corporation sprang into life on July 1st 1...
09th April 2009
If you’re planning a trip down under, try to visit some or all of these outstanding attractions.
FRASER ISLAND
This, the largest sand island on the planet became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1992. Lush rainforests, impressive sand cliffs and m...
07th April 2009
In 1926, Adriano and Marcello Ducati founded a company that specialised not in motorcycles, but the production of radio components. During the war years, they turned their attention toward electronic military equipment. This move made their factory a targ...
20th February 2009
Contrary to popular belief, Suzuki produced cars before they moved into the two wheeled market, but the early days of the company were devoted to the production of weaving looms. The father of the company, Michio Suzuki, the son of a Japanese cotton farme...
16th February 2009
Even during the days of the Roman Empire, Jamon Serrano, or Mountain Ham, was considered a delicacy and its popularity hasn’t diminished in these times of fast food. The preparation of this dry-cured, Spanish ham is anything but fast, but it’s well wo...
09th February 2009
It easy to rush into things once you’ve decided to buy a new motorbike, but have a little patience and save yourself a little grief and a lot of money.
DECIDE WHICH BIKE IS BEST FOR YOU
Notice here, I avoided the word ‘want’, because what yo...
02nd February 2009
Pssst…I’m going to let you in one of Spain’s best kept secrets. You can enjoy a three course meal with wine for the price of a snack, if you know these magic words; Menu del Dia, which means simply Menu of the Day. Normally served between two and th...
20th January 2009
Selecting a Tourer is a very personal thing, and I’m not saying that these ten machines are the best. Some may not be still in production, but they are all available, albeit second hand.
HONDA GOLDWING GL1800
The only bit of kit that Honda’s ...
16th January 2009
Paris, one of the most famous and historical capital cities, has much to tempt the discerning visitor. Her are ten of my favourite must-see attractions of the most romantic city in the world.
THE EIFFEL TOWER
If you’re looking at an image of Paris...
12th January 2009
There are hundreds of fantastic motorcycle routes in Spain. This country, which God must have been created with the biker in mind, offers everything from winding coastal roads to awe inspiring mountain passes. Here are ten of my favourite routes.
SANTA...
