If you think everyday life is too boring, you can always escape to your own private alternative universe… Words: Charley Charles Pics: Siwer Ohlsson Our old friend Petri Ruusunen, from Turku, Finland, lets his unique imagination run wild more and more with each passing year, and the latest result is his Honda 750 trike ‘Futuromoteur’.…
Just arrived in the BSH office, this cool new Resurgence Gear Black Canvas Protective Motorcycle Riding Shirt is stylish, neat, protective and smart, and it’s even suitable for scorching hot summers. It’s made with 60% PEKEV coverage to the body, and its lining is quilted faux silk with a padded thermal lining, and there are…
Bike shows, vintage classics, cafe racers and a hopped-up Harley… just some of the summer delights being served up alongside the sunshine in the September issue of BSH. Yes, we know we’ve only just ventured into August, but we just can’t wait to tantalise your taste buds with some of the best custom bikes that…
WILL this heatwave ever end? Let’s hope not… at least until all the shows, rallies and summer get-togethers have dwindled into a few autumn parties. And then let’s have an Indian summer to follow! Have you been to any of the big-name events yet? BSH has, and our roving team of newshounds brings you the…
A year has passed since the success of the first BarbersRide – and now it’s back! Born out of love of barbering and motorbikes, BarbersRide is a yearly charity event incorporating riding and barbering seminars with some of the UK’s top names in the industry. You can experience five exclusive barbering seminars hosted at Harley-Davidson®…
Royal Enfield have recently launched a new version of their long-running Bullet Classic 500; the Pegasus, styled on, and a tribute to, the Flying Flea paratrooper bikes that were dropped into action with the Parachute Regiment in the Second World War. The Classic 500 Pegasus will cost £4,999 on the road, and you can get…
The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), the UK’s leading voice for riders, is pleased to announce that it has recruited a director of campaigns and political engagement. The board of directors was impressed by the high calibre of applicants for the post and, following a rigorous interview process, the position has been offered to and accepted…
BUM in the Mud, BMAD, Into the Valley and You’ve Been Nabbed… if you were there, you (or your bike) may be featured in the July issue of Back Street Heroes! The rally season is now well and truly upon us, so as we approach the longest day (yes, it’s nearly here, can you believe…
Being the main man behind Redmax Speedshop, the Devon-based business specialising in flat trackers and cafe racers, Steve Hillary has not only fed his adrenaline fix by racing flat-track, he’s also done hill-climbs, enduros, sidecar racing, supermoto, drag racing (using a Ducati in SuperTwins) and road racing too (again on a Ducati). Words and pics:…
Anyone who’s familiar with Gloucestershire and the surrounding area will be aware of Crickley Hill – the long, steep climb up from Gloucester to the famous Air Balloon pub at Birdlip – and how long and steep it actually is. Well, unless you’re riding up it on a new Harley-Davidson Sport Glide… WORDS: Nik PICS:…
