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We've also tested Triumph's brand new Sprint GT super tourer: read all about it on page 8. Carrying on with the touring theme, we tested Continental's new sports-touring rubber, the Conti RoadAttack 2s, in Germany: check it out on page 25.

One of my favourite stories this month is MCM reader James and his two mates who take on a mountain of a challenge - read all about it on page 16.

And of course, there's loads more in the issue: don't forget to check out all the latest news, and have a look at the rest of our action-packed features and get commenting on them. Visit our letters page and add your own: one star letter each month wins a £50 biking goodies card, courtesy of Infinity Motorcycles. On the subject of free stuff, there are no less than THREE amazing competitions for you to enter this month,  including three top of the range sets of Oxford Lifetime Luggage  worth over £300 each, a set of brand new 2010 Metzeler Sportec M5 Interact tyres, plus three lucky readers will get the chance to have their grotty old bike kit cleaned and repaired for free by Scrubbers Leathers!

Also, if you're looking for a new bike or want to sell your own, take a look at a selection of our free bike classified adverts.

And don't forget, if you've got any news, events or ideas you think we might like to feature in MCM, just drop us a line here. We want to hear from you!

Melanie Falconer
Editor, MCM