Hayley Bell of WRWR: The Ride That Connects the World
For millions of people, a motorcycle represents freedom. For Hayley Bell, it also represents connection, resilience and opportunity. As Founder and CEO of Women Riders World Relay (WRWR), Hayley has spent the last several years proving that motorcycles can do far more than carry us from one place to another, they can bring people together […]
Nathan Whatton: Stunt Work to Start-Up Routero
Like most, Nathan Whatton former stunt man turned technology start up founder, didn’t really have a clear plan early on. After leaving school, Nathan moved between jobs, figuring things out as he went. It was only when he met a professional stuntman at his local gym that something clicked. Until that point, it hadn’t even […]
Kate Jennings: The Craft Behind Hideout Leather
In a quiet workshop in the English countryside, Kate Jennings has spent the last three decades helping riders protect what matters most. If you spend any time around serious riders in the UK, the name Hideout Leathers tends to come up sooner or later. For more than three decades, the small workshop has been quietly […]
The Sidecar Guys’ Search for an elusive British Wilderness
“The land wants to be wild,” says Matt of the Sidecar Guys. “We just have to get out of its way”. The British Motorcycle Insurance Community (BMIC) has partnered with The Sidecar Guys in supporting their Wild Ride UK, a trip by Matt and Reece in their Ural motorcycle through England and Wales looking for […]
The Nod Season 2: A Mindful Motorcycle Podcast
Motorcycle culture and the amazing community that it’s built on are synonymous with a positive impact on mental health, and we’re all about that. That’s why BMIC are proud sponsors of Season 2 of THE NOD with Charley Boorman, Ben Bowers and Ant Partridge. Below are a few words from Ben Bowers to give those […]
Rewilding Britain: learning from nature
“My partner is a biker, so I can totally understand that love for nature that riders have.”Kate Barclay, Rewilding Britain For those who get on their bikes and ride through the wind and rain, the environment and the state of it matters. The whole point of riding out is that it takes us to places […]
We chat to Andrew Richardson of REALRIDER
“I came around a corner, saw a car coming at me, saw my exit and went for it, went into a gully and came off and the bike ended up on top of me. But I looked at my phone, my Apple Watch and saw REALRIDER® activated and counting down, I heard the voice response […]
Upskilling Riders for better Adventure
“A lot of riders don’t invest in their own riding ability. They would readily spend £300 on a jacket …” John-Paul Dixon, Course Director of The Overland Guide Association The popularity of adventure biking is surging, and the bikes we use to go off-road are becoming more affordable and more powerful, the great outdoors and […]
The Girl on a Bike, who found herself again
“That’s something that I’m so proud of myself for; asking for help. I always emphasise to people that asking for help is a sign of strength” Vanessa Ruck – The Girl on a Bike In a world of influencers and celebrity riders Vanessa Ruck, otherwise known as The Girl on a Bike, stands out, not […]
A Very British Motorbiker’s Journey
“Being your authentic self is the number one thing” Conor O’Donnell – TheBritishMotorbiker Like so many members of the motorcycle community, for Conor, riding is about so much more than just getting around or a hobby. Usually, when you talk to a motorcycle enthusiast, there tends to be depth to their story and their love […]