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As I’m sure you know, biking as a culture is getting older; as reported last month, the average age of a BSH reader is now 57, and everywhere you go where there are bikers it’s plain that we, as a sub-culture, are predominantly wrinklies. Not all of us though, I’m glad to report… Words: Nik…

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Triumph Motorcycles has launched a new Central London dealership, heralding the return of the iconic brand’s presence in the Capital. Based in Vauxhall’s instantly recognisable railway arches, Triumph London officially opened its doors with a VIP party for customers, celebrities and ambassadors and starring two new 2020 models – the Rocket 3 and Street Triple…

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It’s been a very long time since I’ve ridden a cruiser, a Japanese cruiser – years in fact. I think the last one was a Yamaha V-Star XVS1300A. Words: Nik Pics: Nik and Dave Manning Since then, despite the popularity of custom-styled factory bikes from the likes of Harley-Davidson, Indian, Triumph and Ducati, the Big…

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Fed up with the gloomy weather and need to cheer yourself up? Here’s a way to support a good cause, have fun and brighten up the winter months looking forward to a May weekend of mirth, mayhem, music and motosickles! The 29th You’ve Been Nabbed is happening from 8th-10th May at the Cheshire Showground, Pickmere…

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The Expletives are a very entertaining punk and new wave band looking to play more biker gigs. They’ve played more than 280 shows, including the Tiger MCC’s Soggy Moggy rally (twice), the Rat & Survival and many more. They play songs by The Jam, The Specials, The Sex Pistols, The Undertones, Blondie, Madness, The Vapors,…

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If you’re looking for a cool 125cc bike, then you might be interested to know that the Herald Motor Company has dropped the price of its Maverick 125 to £2,499 (plus OTR costs) from £2,650 (plus OTR). It’s available in seven different colours, and is off-road inspired with an aggressive retro-styled look. It can be…

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