My adventures in Motorcycling
For the first time in weeks, the horizon wasn’t pitch black. Instead, there was that deep navy blue glow creeping in. The kind that tells you winter is loosening its grip, even if only slightly.
Autumn and winter riding season is here whether we like it or not. My 05:20 ride to work this morning made it crystal clear — the chill has arrived. We’ve all had that moment: spring and summer meant breezing about in A-rated jeans, light jackets, and summer gloves. Now it’s Read more
Why I Might Take On Vespa GTS 310 Maintenance Myself For the past few weeks, I’ve been digging through the specs, features, and real-world experience of just about every scooter between 250 and 400 cc. The goal? Find something stylish, practical, and camera-friendly — a machine that fits seamlessly into Read more
A Cautionary Tale for Secondhand Vehicle Buyers Part 1 – The Incident It was supposed to be a simple shakedown run. After completing a round of spannering maintenance on my Vespa GTS, I waited for a small plastic cover to arrive before taking her out again. The plan was an Read more
A Call to Support Britain’s Young Motorcycle Heroes For more than 50 years, the Imps Motorcycle Display Team has been a source of pride, excitement, and opportunity for young riders across the UK. Based in Hackney, East London, the team has travelled the country — and the world — performing Read more
There’s something about slowing down — not just in speed, but in attention. This new project, The Quiet Side, is my way of capturing what happens when you give the world a moment to show itself. These short video galleries are built around the photos I take while out riding, Read more
A New Video Series for the Hands-On Rider If you’ve ever had a job on your Vespa that was meant to be simple… but turned into a battle of wills between man and machine — this one’s for you. 🔧 Real-World Maintenance, No Nonsense Spannering the Vespa is a new Read more
600+ miles on a Vespa GTS, through motorways, rainstorms, and the occasional moment of “why am I doing this again?” Welcome to Dave’s Day 2 – a mad, muddy, and magical ride in memory of the Hairy Biker himself, Dave Myers. Armed with a tarp tent, more enthusiasm than sleep, Read more
What a day! My first Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride with an amazing crew of like-minded bikers We rode from Tring to Berkhamsted through stunning country lanes, cheered on by awesome locals Over £25,000 raised for men’s charities Already buzzing for next year! Video below Hi Res files available in my downloads to help support my work – thanks for the love!
If you follow my new YouTube channel you will be aware that I have been test riding the Transalp or NT1100 as possible replacement for the NC750X if I did not upgrade it. Well I plumbed for the Transalp and here I will let you know why. Upgrading the NC750X Read more