Posts By Matthew Shields

Learner riders are spoilt for choice these days. I say these days, because it feels like only yesterday that I turned 16 and 9 months and could finally legally ride …
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Ever since I started riding as a kid, there has always been a pair of off-road boots on my feet. From my dad’s old Axos that were three sizes too …
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Lightweight, understated in style and extremely comfortable, the Macna Bora pant is an even mix of mesh and textile panels that deliver good airflow to the body while also providing …
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Macna is a name in riding apparel that is by no means new. Founded 30-years-ago, the company cut its teeth with waterproof gloves before successfully moving on to what is …
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The Triumph Tiger name is recognised as one of the elite bunch of front-runners in the adventure motorcycle class the world over. With a comprehensive range of 900cc and Tiger …
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Most days I find myself wishing I was somewhere else, and usually riding. Thinking back over some of the most memorable rides I’ve had helps to get through the Monday …
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You don’t get much in your grocery trolley for under a hundred dollars these days, so it came as quite a surprise that for $70 you can get a set …
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It has been 16 years since BMW first released its parallel-twin dual-sport motorcycle. Riding on the coattails of the Boxer GS, the middleweight GS came with an engine derived from …
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Adventure riding is all about freedom, fun, exploration and getting dirty. If that sounds good to you, then the BMW GS Safari needs to be added to your list. Exclusive …
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Adventure helmets haven’t been around for that long. Back in the early 2000s they began to appear from various manufacturers initially being touted as a supermoto helmet because of …
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