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About Peter Thoeming

There are eight species of bears, nine if you include J Peter Thoeming. Bears are extremely intelligent. They can count, they can use tools, solve problems and even communicate with a range of vocalisations and complex facial expressions, and this particular Bear can ride motorcycles, take photos, and type, which is why he has so many fans!
Latest Posts | By Peter Thoeming
Bear Tracks | Don’t believe everything you see on YouTube
8 months ago

Bear Tracks | Don’t believe everything you see on YouTube

With a bit of luck you have not seen Ryan Kluftinger’s FortNine video where he holds forth about the uselessness of body armour in motorcycle clothing. If you have, I …
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Bear Tracks | Which Side is the Right Side On The Road?
9 months ago

Bear Tracks | Which Side is the Right Side On The Road?

We all know that Britons drive (ride) on the left because driving their carriages that way left their sword hand free to deal with threats like oncoming highwaymen, and continue …
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Bear Tracks | Edelweiss Bike Tours Oman Part 2
10 months ago

Bear Tracks | Edelweiss Bike Tours Oman Part 2

Oh Man. Oman! Amazing roads and closer to home. Like you, I love heading out for a ride. Like you, I love riding somewhere I’ve never been. But also like …
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BMW R20 Concept | BMW hits the spot with 2.0L Custom
10 months ago

BMW R20 Concept | BMW hits the spot with 2.0L Custom

If you’ve ever customised a bike, I suspect you’ve come up against this: you start with a vision and you build the bike you’ve seen in your mind, but no …
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BEAR TRACKS | Edelweiss Bike Tours OMAN Part 1
12 months ago

BEAR TRACKS | Edelweiss Bike Tours OMAN Part 1

Oh Man. Oman! Amazing roads and closer to home. Like you, I love heading out for a ride. Like you, I love riding somewhere I’ve never been. But also like …
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Macna Domane Jacket | Gear Review
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12 months ago

Macna Domane Jacket | Gear Review

Choosing a new jacket can be confusing, there are so many these days. So, it is important to get into your local shop and try some on. Unfortunately you can’t …
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Bear Tracks | Packing For Motorcycle Travel
1 year ago

Bear Tracks | Packing For Motorcycle Travel

During my fifty years as a motorcycle writer, I have flown to the beginning of more motorcycle trips than I can remember. Along the way, and generally after stuffing up, …
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Bear Tracks: The Ghost Town Of Yerranderie, NSW
1 year ago

Bear Tracks: The Ghost Town Of Yerranderie, NSW

Just across from Oakdale in the thick bush looking down on Lake Burragorang lies a small piece of history. It’s the ghost town Yerranderie – close but not accessible that …
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SHOEI Neotec 3 review. The Peter ‘The Bear’ Thoeming puts it to the test…
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1 year ago

SHOEI Neotec 3 review. The Peter ‘The Bear’ Thoeming puts it to the test…

You’ve read about the new Shoei Neotec 3 helmet on this site. I’m going to save you some time if you have. While I’ve covered some of the details of …
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Bear Tracks: Chiltern, The Perfect Road-Trip Detour!
1 year ago

Bear Tracks: Chiltern, The Perfect Road-Trip Detour!

The combined efforts of the Victorian and NSW highways departments have produced a safe and fast connection between Australia’s two biggest cities. Although it’s an efficent way to travel, it’s …
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