Mark Lancaster, Author at Back Street Heroes

Mark started life on two wheels aged 8 on a Mobylette in his Grandfather's back garden. It was in the blood; Mark's Great Uncles raced sidecars at the TT, once finishing 5th. His Grandfather was a speedway rider. As for Mark, he once held a licence to race motorcycles in Italy, has completed the 'Iron Biker' challenge around the Alps and one day wants to ride around the entire coastline of the UK on a motorcycle..

Own a Suzuki? Win a free Suzuki insurance policy worth up to £250

8th July 2022 Mark Lancaster News, Street Bikes

Suzuki – through its Suzuki Insurance services – is giving away a free insurance policy to one lucky winner, up to the value of £250. The prize draw’s open to anyone that owns a Suzuki motorcycle of any age, and to enter they simply need to enter their details into

Could a ‘baby’ Harley-Davidson Pan America be on the way?

31st May 2022 Mark Lancaster Adventure Bikes, News

We’ve heard rumours that Harley-Davidson’s planning to reveal a smaller version of its Pan America – but we can’t help wondering why…? Harley-Davidson’s Pan America was one of the biggest surprises of last year. A cracking bike and a solid first effort from a manufacturer that’s made its name building

Summer’s coming – but you need to know about these

16th May 2022 Mark Lancaster Kit, Touring Bikes

Toasty toes.. If you’ve never worn heated socks before you should give ’em a try. The Mrs suffers with cold feet and now has two pairs of heated socks. If she likes them, you’ll like them! The Keis S302 heated socks are made from a thin, lightweight and breathable soft-shell

TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES CELEBRATES 120th ANNIVERSARY WITH 120 BRITISH RIDE-OUTS

13th May 2022 Mark Lancaster News, Street Bikes

This just in from Triumph, looks like it will be good to get involved with! Triumph Motorcycles is celebrating with 120 anniversary ride-outs throughout 2022 Triumph Motorcycles aims to bring together its community of Triumph riders to be part of its rich and iconic history All motorcyclists and wider biking

WHO IS BEHIND THE RETURN OF BSA?

22nd February 2022 Mark Lancaster News, Retro Classic

BSA is now owned by Indian company Classic Legends, a division of Mahindra and Mahindra, which is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It is one of the largest producers of motor vehicles in India, is estimated to turn over $9.8 billion, and produces $1.2 billion in profits. Mahindra owns Peugeot

Diane Charlton and her Harley Trike for Ladies Who Ridee

Ladies Who Ride! Profile: Diane Charlton

24th October 2021 Mark Lancaster Features, Ladies who Ride

MoreBikes had a chat recently with Diane, who is medically retired, 52 and lives in Rugby. She rides a superb 1450cc fuel-injected Harley-Davidson FatBoy trike. Make sure you read all of this – Diane is an inspiration to us all… How did you get into motorcycling? “I got into motorbikes

Highway Code changes

7th September 2021 Mark Lancaster News

Pedestrians and cyclists are due to be placed at the top of a re-ordered pecking order, as a new Highway Code hierarchy rule is on the cards. If approved in Parliament once MPs return from their summer holidays, the new rule will look at protecting the most vulnerable road users