Look at this picture taken from the BBC Archives in 1970!
Riding along the Kings Road sans helmet, looking very dapper and trendy!
He’s got a helmet, but not actually on his head. Did you know that it was only made law to wear a helmet in the UK in June 1973?
Also choice of glove…none! It’s all wrong, imagine us leaving the house with out the right gear now?
But when you do leave the house are you going to ride to work, because it makes the commute easier? Ride off to the beach and stop for a coffee? or grab your (correct) gear, fill a pannier, (or two!) and come on a Motorrad Tour?
There are plenty to choose from. Start searching now on our home page under Destination…
UK & Ireland, Europe, Asia, North & South America, North & South Africa.
It’s simple, click on any of our fantastic tours above, here you will see each tour in detail and then you can decide if it’s right for you.
You get a simple ‘difficulty’ rating out of 5, an idea of what roads you’ll be expecting (e.g 60% tarmac, 40% gravel) so you will get an idea of what to expect before you go (or if Rider Development could be an option first).
Your chosen tour page will give you the total mileage for the tour, as well as a full itinerary and highlights of your forthcoming adventure. So you will know when you arrive for your first exciting day you’ve chosen the perfect fit for you. Now let’s get out there and create new memories.
Also, great hack incoming: You should get all the answers to the questions you have, on our FAQ’s page, if not, please give us a call on
+44 (0)1639 844393
Happy Searching…
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Client Testimonial from Mountains: Picos and Asturias
“All the materials supplied for the tour were excellent, including the marked up maps – a very nice touch. All the riders were agreed it was a fantastic trip with great riding on wonderful roads. The hotels were outstanding”
David Robertshaw