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There's a very good chance you've seen a motorcycle rider wearing a pair of jeans, and at some point you've probably questioned whether it was a good idea, after all aren't a typical pair of jeans meant to be useless in a crash? Over a decade ago that'd definitely be the case, but hopefully nowadays any rider you see with a pair of jeans on is wearing a pair that is more than meets the eye.

If you've been living under a rock, or are completely new to motorcycles, you might not have heard of Sidi - the Italian boot maker founded in 1960. Well renowned in both cycling and motorcycling, they've stuck to boots as their forte and have become a stalwart of motorcycle footwear.

Spring will soon be around the corner so there's no better time to start eyeing up a new leather jacket, and arguably one of the best brands you could choose is Dainese.

Chances are you'll have had your first experience of chilly or soggy feet by now if you've not got quite the right boots, and if you've received a bit of money from Christmas then maybe you'd like to remedy that!

Most people will have heard of the motorcycle gear maker Spidi; a company that started out making gloves for motorcycle racing back in 1977 before moving into other gear in 1989. Cal Crutchlow even won the Supersport World Championship while wearing Spidi gear in 2009, and you'll see many other motorcycle racers wearing their gear.

This week it's time to look at helmets, and there's a bewildering array to choose from, coming from many different brands with a huge price range. The most basic will start below £100, going up well beyond £500 for the latest and greatest.

The weather is officially getting better, with this Easter Weekend having great biking weather. Unfortunately, there are some that haven't got bikes yet and have got that insatiable itch to go for a blast on two wheels. This isn't a decision that should be taken lightly, and remaining as safe as possible is a crucial part of having a stress-free time on two wheels.

This week I'm going to cover some of my favourite roads in the UK now that the weather is becoming liveable for those on two wheels again.

Up first is Cheddar Gorge in Somerset - home to the famous cheese and the oldest human remains found in the UK. It's also home to a fantastically twisty bit of road that is unlike anything else in the UK.

Summer is nearly upon us, and it's approaching the best time of year to undertake a Euro tour, but where do you go? In this blog I'm going to run through what I think are some of the best motorcycling roads in Europe, or at least the Western portion anyway.

This week I’m going to cover luggage for your motorcycle, covering some of the features you should look for, and some of the best options available for carrying things on your bike.