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Everyone has their passion in life, and the source of this can be the most unlikely thing imaginable. Some people love to play video games and others enjoy gambling online, find some great options here, and through the pandemic, these would have proved critical in keeping peoples’ spirits up as the world tried to navigate through the unprecedented landscape it found itself in. For many, motorcycling proved to be a great way in which they could escape the confines of their homes and enjoy the open world in a way that is not possible with other activities or indeed other transport.

There is no doubt that motorcycling is a dangerous activity. But so is driving, and most other activities that involve moving at high speeds. This general opinion of the hobby can be applied to many other things, and once this is overcome, the advantages of riding a motorcycle are evident. To motorcycle enthusiasts, riding their bike is more than just a transport method, it is a way of life – or a passion. Those people who have been interested in getting into the scene but are not sure about motorcycles or even scared of them might find this guide useful in deciding whether to take the plunge. [Read more…] about The Advantages of Motorcycling

The Isle of Man, a tiny little island off the mainland of the United Kingdom, midway across the Irish Sea punches above its weight in a lot of different arenas.

Known as a tax haven and home to the wealthy, well known for it’s casinos and known internationally for being the home of the TT – the most famous motorcycle race in the world.

In our opinion, no trip to the United Kingdom would be complete without making the hop over to the Isle of Man, possible in just 45 minutes by air from London, the capital city – even quicker from Manchester.

Aside from the TT, which we’ll talk about in great detail in a moment, there’s a wealth of activities to enjoy whilst on this ‘oh so well to do’ little island.

Whether you’re making a visit simply to enjoy a walking holiday, taking in the abundance of green countryside, planning to test out your cycling endurance on a hired road bike or taking it easy in any of the islands wide range of hotels – you’re sure to find an enjoyable way to pass the time on the Isle of Man.

An exciting place to end a day is the Palace Hotel Casino, this Best Western hotel (a well known chain in the UK and the neighbouring Isle of Man) offers fantastic accommodation on the central promenade in Douglas in addition to the chance for you to try out your luck on all the usual casino games you’d expect – for bingo fans, we’re pleased to say that this hotel is also home to Palace Bingo, a fantastic bingo hall where you can enjoy some fast paced bingo. [Read more…] about A Guide To The Greatest Race: The TT

Pikes Peak is known as America’s Mountain, the peak that inspired Katherine Lee Bates to write “America the Beautiful.” It stands 14,114 feet high and the road to the top twists and turns its way along 19 miles of jaw-dropping vistas and teeth-clenching drops over the side of the mountain, with few guardrails. It is also home to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, an annual race of cars and motorcycles that has been going on since 1916.

So on a tight, twisty road like this, with a distance of 12.42 miles to cover (the race doesn’t start at the very bottom), how fast do you suppose the record time is to the top? Maybe 20 minutes? That would be an average of around 60 mph on a road with numerous switchbacks and posted speeds of 20 mph or less in a lot of places. Pretty dang fast, right? Well, what kind of rider are you?

No, the record that the real hot-shots aimed for years—and finally broke last year—was under 10 minutes. That’s right, an average speed on this road in the neighborhood of 120 miles an hour! Yikes! And the record currently sits at 9:51.278 minutes. Now, that’s in a car. The fastest speed to date on a motorcycle is a measly 11:11.32, also set last year.

So what kinds of bikes do they run in this race? There’s a variety. Just looking at the 450 Pro division, in 2011 the top bike was a Kawasaki KXF. Winners other years in other divisions include the likes of the Yamaha YZ 250, the Suzuki RM250, and a ton of others. [Read more…] about To The Top Of Pikes Peak On A Motorcycle

When you first think of Las Vegas, the first thing that comes to your mind won’t be motorcycling, it will be the vast colours of neon lights, beautiful hotels, theatres, tourist attractions, retail shops, bars, clubs, and the numerous casinos just like these.

However, most people don’t know this, but Las Vegas is a fantastic way to get some speed, this place has some of the best motorcycle routes in America and we look at the best route possible, therefore, do something different and experience something unique while staying in Vegas.

Visiting Red Rock Loop and Mount Charleston as a Motorcyclists 

Although both Red Rock Canyon and Mount Charleston are open all year, we recommend visiting during the cooler months of Spring and Autumn. You can expect sunny, mild weather without the sweltering heat of July.

These seasons give bright skies with little possibility of precipitation in Red Rock, while there may be some ice left over on some hikes in the spring. Even in the height of summer, Mount Charleston has milder temperatures, with average high of 70s Fahrenheit (25 C). [Read more…] about Las Vegas: Motorcycling in the Red Rock Loop and Mount Charleston