Bikes
Triumph Trident 800
There’s a new resident in the garage, and she’s a bit of a stunner. Say hello to Boudicca, my new Triumph Trident 800 in Diablo Red. Yes, she has a name already. When a bike turns up looking Read more
Bikes
Triumph Scrambler 400X
A friend’s honest take after twelve months in the saddle There’s a particular kind of motorcycle that makes you smile before you’ve even started the engine. The Triumph Scrambler 400X is one of them. My friend Neil picked his up Read more
Bikes
BMW R1250GS TE Triple Black
Meet Morticia, My BMW R1250GS TE Triple Black Some milestones in riding deserve more than a quick social media update. They deserve a moment to sit back, reflect, and look ahead at the open road. If you’ve been Read more
Bikes
Triumph Speed 400
The upside of selling Clifford, my fire-breathing red Triumph Sprint ST 1050, was that I now had a large, echoing, motorcycle shaped void in my garage. It was so empty I swear Gina (my BMW R1200GS, queen of Read more
2025
Rig’s 2025 TMBF Challenge
The Motorbike Forum challenge begins with obtaining your unique number (mine happens to be 404). Next, you consult the provided map to discover all the locations you can visit. At each spot, you need to snap a photo featuring yourself or your bike at the location, with your unique number clearly visible in the picture as proof of your visit.
Bikes
Rig’s Triumph Sprint ST 1050
I’d been hunting for Vera’s replacement with uncharacteristic patience, waiting for a sign from the Motorcycle Gods. Naturally, that sign appeared while I was “just having a quick look” at the ukgser.com forum, a site more addictive than Read more
Honda
Rig’s Honda VFR800Fi
I’d been hunting for a project bike for a while—something to get my hands dirty with, tinker around, and play. But I also wanted a winter ride. Basically, I needed a winter project that didn’t involve binge-watching YouTube bike rebuilds. Read more
2023
Rig’s TMBF 2023 Challenge
The Motorbike Forum challenge consists of taking a picture of your bike outside a specific number of locations, more pictures equal more points!
England
Peak District Loop (Cat & Fiddle and Snake Pass)
If you’re looking for one of the best motorcycle routes in the Peak District, this 100 mile loop starting in Cromford delivers some of the most famous roads and scenery the region has to offer. The ride begins in the Read more
Bikes
BMW R1200GS Rallye
The empty space in my garage where Dora, my Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer once lived didn’t stay empty for long, within a few days there was another beast taking up residence, meet Gina my BMW R1200GS Rallye and Read more
England
B1190 – Bardney to Horncastle
The B1190 – a motorcyclist’s playground, where the bends are as fast-flowing as your adrenaline! This road twists and turns like it’s trying to show off, with curves that’ll have you leaning in like you’re riding through a live-action race Read more
2021
Rig’s TMBF 2021 Challenge 100
With 2020 basically being a write-off, in more ways than one due to a myopic car driver failing to stop at a give way and writing off my Kawasaki Versys 1000 and nearly me in the process, bike riding has Read more
Bikes
Triumph Tiger 1200 Explorer
After the sudden and tragic demise of Fiona, my Kawasaki Versys 1000, I found myself in need of a new ride. I was tempted to just get another Versys 1000, I mean, who wouldn’t want to keep riding Read more
2019
Trip Gogledd Cymru
With the year marching on the time had come for a trip to the scenic North Wales before the great UK weather put any thoughts of that region out of the mind for another year. Initial planning included a trip Read more
Bikes
Kawasaki Versys 1000
With Betty, my beloved BMW R1200GS, off to a new owner, it was time to find a worthy successor. Of course, I already had a shortlist in mind—because, let’s be honest, I’ve spent more time window shopping bikes Read more
2019
Bison Run Out
Back on the Road Again…although, with apologies to REO Speedwagon, not leaving, but a return to two-wheeled adventures. It was time to get the new wheels back into the groove and have a trip out. After a two-year two-wheeled break Read more
Bikes
Honda NC750X
Twist A Go-Go The search for a more practical replacement to the Street Triple had gone through the Yamaha MT-10 (FZ-10), Kawasaki Z900 and arrived at the Honda NC750X. Having had an adventure bike previously this model had the potential Read more
Biker Friendly Cafes
Through The Gate
A roadside diner with a difference. Offering our home produced breakfasts, meats, lunches, sandwiches and drinks … either to take away or eat in!
2019
Bedford (The Bendy)
While having a mooch around the Adventure Bike Rider Forum I spotted a very interesting route that has been posted by Hammy named Bedford (The Bendy) and boy was it bendy! The route took me past Melton Mowbray and I Read more
England
Tilton on the Hill to Oakham
This short, 7-mile route takes you from Tilton on the Hill to Oakham, and it packs a lot into a small distance. Turn off the B6074 onto the Oakham Road and you’re straight into it: rolling Leicestershire countryside, a decent Read more
2019
Day in the Cotswolds
While the UK was basking in unusually warm February temperatures (18 degrees Celsius) I decided to replace the front tyre as it was getting very low, well it had covered an astonishing 7,572 miles and while the rear tyre still Read more
2019
New Year’s Day ride to Grindleford Cafe
2019 looked like it was going to start in a very unusual fashion, it was going to warm (for the time of year, 10 degrees Celsius) and dry and with nothing planned the only sensible thing to do would be Read more
2019
Rig’s TMBF 2019 Challenge 100
For the sixth consecutive year—yes, that’s right, folks, a streak more consistent than the British weather disappointing you on a bank holiday, Rig is once again revving up to take part in the illustrious, the legendary, the absolutely wheely exciting Read more
Product Reviews
Daytona Road Star GTX Boots
Daytona Road Star GTX Boots, engineered for maximum comfort, protection, and performance, these boots are ideal for long-distance riding in all weather conditions.
2018
Rig’s TMBF 2018 Challenge 100
For the 5th year running Rig is taking part in The Motorbike Forum UK Challenge 100 which is organised by the splendid fellows over at themotorbikeforum.co.uk. The challenge consists of visiting 100 locations that are divided into 10 groups based Read more
2017
Triumph Factory Visitor Experience
The new Triumph factory visitor experiance opened it’s doors on the 1st of November 2017, and now a few weeks later I finally had time to head over to Hinckley and take a look. The Triumph factory visitor experience is Read more
Our Favourite Roads
B4518 – Llanbrynmair to Rhayader
The B4518 running from Llanbrynmair down to Rhayader is one of those Mid Wales roads that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough. It cuts through open moorland and forestry, past the Clywedog reservoir, with barely a village to slow you Read more
Our Favourite Roads
B4391 – A5 to Bala to Ffestiniog
If you’re riding the A5 between Shrewsbury and Oswestry, do yourself a favour and peel off onto the B4396/B4391 towards Bala. It’s a proper stretch of road: tight, twisty, and threaded through some of the best scenery this corner of Read more
Bikes
BMW R1200GS
So, the time had come to bid farewell to my trusty Yamaha FJR1300 and welcome a new steed into my life: a BMW R1200GS, affectionately named ‘Betty’—because, well, it was a scorching hot day when I bought her, and the Read more
Our Favourite Roads
A4233 – Aberdare to Maerdy
Take the A4233 from Aberdare to Maerdy and you’re in for a treat. It’s a very short road, just 5 miles, but it’s packed with some great switchback corners that make every one of those miles count. There’s no time Read more