Tyres History & Maintenance
To start, let’s look at one of the most recognizable and yet sometimes neglected parts of a bike, and one of my favourite subjects too. The world of tyres. Before we dive in, a little history… Almost from the beginning of the invention of the wheel, there have been tyres. These early efforts were made […]
Motorcycle Brake History & Maintenance
On many occasions I’ve been asked for my opinion on what I feel has been the greatest development in the way a modern bike rides. There are so many to choose from:- fuel-injection, multi-valve engines, complex suspension, the list is seemingly endless. The reality though is one function has become so good, we almost take […]
Motorcycle Engine History & Maintenance
The history of motorcycle engines Steam was the logical first choice of motorcycle engine power. The earliest example is the French Michaux-Perreaux steam velocipede of 1868 (pictured below in all it’s wooden glory). This was followed by the American Roper steam velocipede of 1869, and a number of other steam powered two and three wheelers, manufactured and sold to […]
The Journey of the Baton
“S’no snow in Scotland” First on the list, Scotland! The relay began at a very northern, derelict location in Scotland “John O’Groats. Normally, the weather in February for this area would be dense snow, closed roads and ice cold winds… but not this year! The weather gods blessed us with clear roads and the occasional […]