Sep 23, 2020
We’re celebrating Te Wiki o Te Reo Maaori (Maaori language week) by incorporating some Maaori kupu (words) into our kawerongo (newsletter), we hope you will join us in our efforts to support one of Aotearoa’s official languages - Kia Kaha Te Reo Maaori (Let’s make the Maaori language strong).
Sep 16, 2020
Two tiny contact patches are all that separate you from disaster. Here's some sound advice on what to look for when choosing and using motorcycle tyres.
Jul 09, 2020
After our search for biking myths post on Facebook, we got a lot of suggestions. Here’s part two, considering some more of them.
Jul 03, 2020
Winter or not, it's great to be out riding again isn't it? We've been on a bike tour around the far north and it was sensational. You can read a bit about that below, plus we've got an update on our cashback incentive, news that Yamaha might be considering turbo bikes, the latest on Intermot and a whole lot more besides. Hope you enjoy it!
Jun 26, 2020
We recently posted about biking myths on Facebook, inviting suggestions. Here’s some of those that turned up
Apr 08, 2020
He’s spent decades studying gangs, but a crash when out riding with some members made Jarrod Gilbert take out some special insurance: Ride Forever coaching.
Mar 18, 2020
Did you get to any of the Shiny Side Up events?
Those who did had a blast and the attendance was fantastic. We've got a wee piece about it below.
One of the key contributors to SSU was broadcaster Ray Heron, who produces a regular podcast about all things motorcycling, now part of the Kiwirider stable, which we also feature. Plus there's a list of 17 wonderfully obscure motorcycles and a discovery of buried treasure in an ex-motorcycle store in the UK.
Hope you enjoy it.
Feb 11, 2020
The regulations covering the lights on your motorcycle are many and complex. Little wonder then that riders can get confused about what’s legal. A recent enquiry prompted us to do some digging…