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When it comes to motorcycle helmets you’re truly spoilt for choice for a range of budgets, however there are some brands that take things incredibly seriously and refuse to compromise on materials, design or pricing – the Japanese company of Arai is one such brand.

Halvarssons is a relatively new brand to the UK that you may or may not have heard of, but if you haven’t given them consideration for tough, good looking gear you may want to think twice. 

Although certainly a minority there is a growing number of people who choose to avoid the use of animals in their clothing, food, toiletries and many other things. Bikers, while traditionally dressing in leather and enjoying a bacon sarnie, do have veggies and vegans in their midst, however the impression it’s hard to find animal-free gear can be a barrier, thus putting them off riding a motorcycle. We can all agree on more bikers being a good thing!   

If you’re looking for the best protection possible for riding a motorcycle then getting airbag equipped kit should absolutely be on your shortlist.

If you’re riding a motorcycle in the UK then you’re bound by law to wear a crash helmet at the very minimum if you’re on the road.  For the benefit of bikers however, there are standards that helmets can comply to, ensuring you’re getting a model that’s been put through standardised tests. Don't fall foul of the temptation of really cheap helmets from normally expensive brands that are much cheaper than they should be; they’re probably fake and will do nothing for your head! 

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.

It's a fact of life for the UK biker; you're going to get rained on at some point no matter how hard you might try to avoid it. 

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!