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ISSUE 184

If you decided to invest the princely sum of one pound sterling on the PDF version of  issue 184 you will be getting no less than 236 beautifully laid out Continue Reading

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From the Editor ~ 184

I found it fascinating reading Stuart’s interview with his friend Andy whose riding career started in the nineteen seventies (Time Travel p.130), not least because while mine began at around Continue Reading

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In the Saddle ~ 184

Hi Dave, Just “received” the latest copy via the ether and read Chris Rees’ letter regarding TRD being brought out as a paper magazine as he might need to get Continue Reading

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Riders’ Lives ~ Jennifer Capron Iddon

1. What was your first motorcycling experience? I was 13 years old when my friend and I borrowed her brothers FS1e ‘Fizzy’.  She told me to ride it down the Continue Reading

Posted On : November 3, 2013 Published By : Dave
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Image of the Month ~ 184

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Six & the City ~ 184

Tuesday It’s a small world but I wouldn’t want to paint it (or depending on how much of a Goth you may be/have been, it’s a small world and it Continue Reading

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The Boy Biker ~ 184

Good vibrations Life has been good to me this month. I have managed to keep all the balls in the air and even find some time for a bit of Continue Reading

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Paddy’s Perspective ~ 184

Addictive Adventures “Some of us are addicted to it, others are social dabblers and there are a few who completely abstain. “I have to put my hands up and admit Continue Reading

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A View from the Group W Bench ~ 184

Obsession. Woffy obviously has an obsession with MK1 Le Mans. This is definitely a good thing, especially as he is obviously a rider not a polisher. I on the other Continue Reading

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The Busy Bee Reunion

The Busy Bee Motorcycle Club held their annual reunion at the Hilton Hotel at Watford on 1st September 2013. While you could perhaps be forgiven for thinking that the club Continue Reading

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Changing Sheds – Part 1

A recent magazine article entitled “sheds” got me thinking about the various odd places where I’ve built my cars and bikes over the years, and whether much has changed in Continue Reading

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The Roundabout Rickman

Sometimes a person gets what they want by sheer determination and force of will. So it was in the summer of 1974 when Wisconsin motorcyclist Mike Engelhart set out to Continue Reading

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True Colours

An Arthurian Brit in the court of Connecticut Yankees Given that they’re as American as the World Series and mom’s apple pie, the obvious choice for a US trip would’ve Continue Reading

Posted On : November 2, 2013 Published By : Dave
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Iron Butt Asian Style

In a long list of dumb ideas, this was right up there with the worst of them. I could tell you that it wasn’t my fault, and in a way, Continue Reading

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Mondo Sahara

If you’ve never heard of Austin Vince, or Mondo Enduro, you’ve been missing out. Way back in 1995-1996 Vince was the driving force behind a completely unsupported, unsponsored ride around Continue Reading

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Time Travel: A Biker’s Life in the 1970s

Human nature likes to revere the past as a lost utopia by selectively erasing the bad bits. It’s like those weirdos who live their lives as if it’s 1950, decorating Continue Reading

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Underneath the Arches

It’s a funny thing, writing something for someone. I find that when you are visiting somewhere, an event, a place, with a view to reporting on it, you have a Continue Reading

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Ask a Policeman ~ 184

Blade Runner Electricity, we can’t do without it, especially if you want to read The Riders Digest, but it always comes at a price, not just to our pockets, but Continue Reading

Posted On : October 26, 2013 Published By :
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Motorcycle Girl Racer ~ 184

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Book Review – Che Sera Sera

On several occasions, I’ve pointed out that even if two motorcyclists travel the exact same route, they won’t have the exact same trip. The bikers will have different adventures, meet Continue Reading

Posted On : October 25, 2013 Published By :

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