Traffic News
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M25 J3 anti-clockwise access | AntiClockwise | Accident
On the M25 anti-clockwise entry slip at junction J3 , minor delays are possible due to an accident closing one lane. Normal traffic conditions expected from 7:30 pm.
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M1 southbound between J46 and J45 | Southbound | Obstruction on Road
On the M1 southbound between junctions J46 and J45, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to a vehicle on fire closing one lane. Normal traffic conditions expected from 7:00 pm.
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A27 westbound between A26 and A277 | Westbound | Congestion
On the A27 westbound between the junctions with the A26 South and the A277, there are currently delays of 10 mins due to heavy traffic . Normal traffic conditions expected from 7:15 pm.
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M1 northbound between J19 and J20 | Northbound | Obstruction on Road
On the M1 northbound between junctions J19 and J20, minor delays are possible due to a vehicle on fire closing one lane. Normal traffic conditions expected from 7:00 pm.
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A27 eastbound between A285 near Chichester (east) and A29 near Bognor Regis (west) | Eastbound | Accident
The A27 eastbound is closed between the junctions with the A285 Halnaker and the A29 South, due to a serious accident. Road expected to re-open from 7:30 pm.
WEISE® Aztec gloves with mcFit technology
Weise recently opened a distribution centre in North America and the Aztec gloves were developed in response to demand for short-cuff gloves from riders in the States. Manufactured in full-grain leather...
Americade: AMA National Convention comes to Lake George, N.Y., June 4-9
The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to recognize Americade as an AMA National Convention for 2012. The AMA Premier Touring Series event will run June 4-9 in Lake George, N.Y. Attracting motorcyclists...
Flying high at Wolverhampton…
Ian Murphy, a technician at Stratstone Wolverhampton Harley-Davidson, surpassed the dealership’s normal high level of customer service when he went that extra mile to ensure a customer’s bike...
Summer glove range from Corazzo
Corazzo use the finest quality materials for all of their products and put them through rigorous testing to ensure they meet their exacting standards. The Corazzo summer glove range avaialbe from...
CamOne action camera from Germany
RiderMount has taken on distribution rights for the Infinity camera from German company CamOne. Designed in Germany, it shoots full 1080p HD images or 720p at 60fps, and at just 49 x 42 x 34mm it...
Stoner third, Pedrosa fourth at soaking Le Mans
Casey Stoner (Repsol Honda RC213V) rode to a solid third-place finish in treacherous wet conditions at Le Mans today. Team-mate Dani Pedrosa (Repsol Honda RC213V) finished one place behind the Australian....
Disappointment and regret for Bautista and Pirro
The French Grand Prix left a bitter taste in the mouths of Team San Carlo Honda Gresini. Both Alvaro Bautista and Michele Pirro were unable to feel as comfortable on their bikes in the wet conditions as...
Perfect Performance Puts Lorenzo Back on Top in Le Mans
Yamaha factory Racing’s Jorge Lorenzo delivered a master class in wet racing today to take a flawless victory in the Monster Energy Grand Prix de France. Starting from fourth position on the second...
Tech 3 Yamaha thrill home crowd with Le Mans podium challenge
Andrea Dovizioso and Cal Crutchlow thrilled a large crowd of over 80,000 fans in Le Mans today, the Monster Yamaha Tech 3 Team riders challenging for the podium in a rain-hit and exciting French MotoGP...
Lorenzo takes win in rain master-class at eventful Le Mans
On a day that saw all three classes of the MotoGP™ World Championship come up against the worst weather condition seen so far this season at the Monster Energy Grand Prix de France in Le Mans, it...
Festival of 1000 Bikes and Return of The Kings by Duke Marketing
Over the past few years the Vintage Motorcycle Club have gradually rebuilt the Festival of 1000 Bikes and taken it well beyond its previous levels so it rivals many other events worldwide. The title is...
Brooklands Motorcycle Activities 2008 – 2011 by the Brooklands Museum
For many, museums are soulless places with objects that no longer live; however, such a criticism could never be levelled at the Brooklands Museum who regularly bring their exhibits to life. In particular...
Ken Sprayson – The Frame Man by Ken Sprayson
If you have taken any interest in British motorcycle history you cannot have failed to come across the name Ken Sprayson in connection with frame design, fabrication and welding. Likewise if you have attended...
Old Men Can’t Wait by Simon Gandolfi
Author Simon Gandolfi poses the question as to why would a reasonably sane man in his 70s ride the length of Hispanic America on a small motorcycle? Not only that, but one who is overweight, has suffered...
BMW R100RS by Bill Stermer
According to the publishers Whitehorse Press, their Motorcycle Collector Series ‘chronicles landmark motorcycles/machines that have altered the direction of motorcycling and inspired loyalty among...
Filtering
IAM’s head of riding standards and advanced biker, Peter Rodger, is advising on filtering. • Plan ahead when approaching long queues. Make a decision in advance for passing each vehicle,...
Getting back on the road
IAM’s head of riding standards and advanced biker, Peter Rodger, is advising on getting back on the road after the winter. • Check your bike’s fluid levels, brakes, lights, horn and...
Top five tips to coax your bike out of hibernation
With winter officially done and dusted, the time has come to shake off the cobwebs of your motorbike and get back on the road. If you’ve winterised your bike and kept it in storage over the cold...
Riding with pillions
IAM’s head of riding standards, Peter Rodger, is advising on riding with pillions. • Before carrying a pillion, adjust your tyre pressure and suspension. • Make sure that your...
The Roof of Africa
SHELTER Words: Mike Behr Photography: Nick Muzik Picture:Only the brave: the Roof of Africa race is tough on man and machine, as South African rider Charan Moore found out ...
Bike Fit? What exactly does this mean?
Bike Fit? What exactly does this mean? As a Motorcycle Holidays & Motorbike Tour Company, this is a subject very close to our hearts (and other places) Many motorbike riders under...
Bike Normandy
I am the first to confess that Normandy in France has always just been an area of France that I blast through without stopping. Flat and boring has been my assessment and in my defence, this view has been...
Gravel Travel-Driving
Looking down from the Air Namibia flight on the terrain below as we flew from Windhoek to Cape Town, I began to realise just how much of both countries is still very much as nature intended. You...
‘Just’ one day out of my holiday in the Netherlands
It’s 5 a.m. Still a little dark. After a steaming hot cup of dark and strong Dutch coffee we sneak out of our cozy hotel. John, Alfred me and the guide don’t start our motorbikes so...
Costa Rica
Depending on your age, Costa Rica either means quality coffee or a top tourist location that is on the list of those 100 places to visit before you die. In motorcycling terms, it probably is not...
