‘Leanings’ by Peter Egan
‘Leanings’ book review Peter Egan is more well-known in the US than here in the UK, which is a shame as his writing is so…
Bering Akkor Evo Jacket review
I must admit to knowing nothing about Bering when I bought the Akkor Evo jacket, but the French company has been producing motorcycle clothing since…
Maxxis Presa Detour tyre review
Maxxis are well known in motorsport circles and for pure road motorcycle tyres, but they have a relatively low profile in the adventure and dual-purpose…
‘Rebirth’ by Mark Holmes
It’s not uncommon for a book to be subtitled ‘…around the world on a…’ and this one is indeed like that. In this case it’s…
Rokker City Sneakers review
Derek Mansfield looks for three-season boots that’ll go the distance I’d been reading the news of heatwaves across Europe and lovely though riding in the…
‘Three-wheeling through Africa’ by James C Wilson
A fantastic read, written in a tremendously energetic style, about a remarkable journey. There aren’t the superlatives available to do this adventure justice, and certainly…
Royal Enfield Himalayan review
It seems you can’t leave your house at the minute without seeing one of Royal Enfield’s Himalayans, but is it just because they retail at…
LS2 ‘Lance’ jacket and ‘Nimble’ trousers review
So, you’re planning an all-Americas, top to bottom (and some bits inbetween) journey, 50,000 kms. It’ll be stinking hot with tropical rain, there’ll be snow…
TCX Drifter boots review
I was going to be living in my motorcycle gear for three months through the heat of the American South and the rain and cold…
Exotogg Inflatable Bodywarmer – First Impressions
In advance of this year’s Overland Event, and thinking ahead to when it’ll come into its own on the way to the Winter Warmer, EmmaLucy…
Blaze Wear Active Gilet review
Well our glorious June weather has meant that I’ve had ample opportunity to use my Blaze Wear heated waistcoat. Who’d have thought? Rain, rain and…
‘Timeless on the Silk Road’ by Heather Ellis
I was so pleased when this book arrived through the letterbox, and began reading it immediately, because this is the second book from Heather Ellis…
Log of the Good Cycle ‘Vagabond’ by Stan Spicer
If only I’d found a review of this book before buying it… Described as a ‘facsimile copy of the travel log of the 1947 motorcycle…
Tucano Urbano Pol2G jacket review
The Italian motorcycle clothing manufacturer Tucano Urbano first introduced the Pol jacket back in 2015, but this summer they’ve updated it, launching the Pol 2G,…
‘Hellbent for Paradise’ by Zoe Cano
It’s not easy to write a book about a trip that’s only a couple of months and 3,000 miles long, so Zoe Cano has adapted…
Oxford Products – ‘Continental’ jacket and pants review
Oxford Products “Advanced Rider Wear” range includes the modular layer construction ‘Continental’ jacket and pants. These consist of a three part system of textile outer,…
SWM Six Days 440 review
At first glance the SWM 440 Six Days oozes Steve McQueen cool, whether in red or white. Its evocative name recalls the days of SWM’s…
‘Two Fingers on the Jugular’ by Lawrence Bransby
Lawrence Bransby is no stranger to Russia and the former Soviet Republics, but the infamous ‘Kolymer Highway’ to Magadan in Russia’s far east, held a…
New Urbana 5G ladies jacket
Jacqui Furneaux was mortified when she recently lost her trusty Tucano Urbano jacket while riding in Australia, but now back in the UK she’s realised…
Richa Atlantic GTX jacket and trousers review
Laminate technology is appearing more often in modern textile suits which negates having multiple layers that need to be stored somewhere. This is the one…