Feature Articles
Road Test: BMW F800 GS - A mini adventure
15 September 2010
The GS range celebrates its 30th Birthday this year and the model has matured very well into what is THE enduro/ adventure bike to be seen on. Words and photos: Iggy
Do you own one of these?
15 September 2010.
If you own a modern Triumph Bonnie, or Honda CB1300 we want to hear from you.
Readers' rides
7 September 2010.
If you've ever fancied getting your mug in the mag why not fill in one of our Rider Files?
Readers Fact Files
7 September 2010.
If you've ever fancied getting your mug in the mag why not fill in one of our Fact Files?
Get out and ride: A corner of a foreign field
25 August 2010.
Motorcycle touring with a small group of friends is an unsurpassed way to visit new places. Everyone has the freedom of individual transport and personal space, while enjoying the comradeship of his fellows and able to draw upon help if necessary. Our ‘Adventures’ are an annual event, planned up to six months ahead.
Words and photos: Rob Davis
Get out and ride: Spain on a budget
25 August 2010.
You may think that to ride further than your local bike meet or Sunday haunt you’d need the best kit money can buy, a BMW GS1200 and a full backup crew but UBG reader, Stephen Whittingham got by with a few Lidl biking goodies and an old GS500 for a 3000 mile round trip to Spain, that’s the UBG style of touring.
Words and pics: Stephen Whittingham
Get out and ride: The Black Forest It’s not just a gateaux...
25 August 2010.
If stunning scenery, great roads and a good bike ride are things you enjoy, a trip to Germany might just be worth considering. UBG reader Trumpet shares his 2500 mile tour with us.
Story and pics: Trumpet
How to pass your bike’s MoT first time
20 August 2010.
Save time, money and hassle by inspecting your bike beforehand
First things first: A MoT is only required on a motorcycle once it is three years old, and once a year thereafter. The test itself checks that bikes meet specified road safety and environmental standards.
Interview: MotoGPs hottest grid girl - Bikes, beauty and bunnies
20 August 2010.
Lauren Vickers isn’t your stereotypical grid girl. This is a woman that combines beauty, brains and business sense. At just 23 years old and a rider herself, she is currently working for top MotoGP team LCR Honda as Randy De Puniet’s umbrella girl and is also the team’s official ‘spokesmodel’. Her job involves jetting off to all of this year’s MotoGP races around the world, and getting the team as much race weekend exposure on camera as possible. MCM recently caught up with Lauren for a behind-the-scenes chat...
Road Test: Cruiser v Sportsbike
20 August 2010.
BMW’s all-conquering S1000RR and Harley-Davidson’s all-too-shiny Electra-Glide head for the hills of Yorkshire. Which one is the most fun?
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