Special Features
Camping in NZ
Free & Easy Thank you, Your Majesty John Steinbeck invented the campervan, so it’s said, but it was in New Zealand that it had its first and most spectacular flowering. The reason for that is […]
Cruiser Bikes
Suzuki M109R/C109R
Brothers-in-Arms How do Suzuki’s twin takes on the theme “extremely large cruiser” compare? The Germans have a wonderfully expressive term: Warmduscher, someone who showers in lukewarm water. I guess the expression is derived from Revelations […]
Travel Stories
Old Goulburn Brewery
Ride back in time A priceless insight into 19th century brewing. Oh, and a chance to have a real ale Back in the 1960s some time, a school inspector went to the Catholic primary school […]
Travel Stories
Lake Como, Italy
Rich folks Money isn’t everything… Words & photos: The Bear “Moto Guzzi dealers don’t become rich in money,” said Alis Agostini over lunch, “but in relationships.” We were sharing a huge plate of the local […]
Gear
Action Jackson
Jackson Equipment has new Australian summer jacket, the perforated leather F. Ceejay. It’s based on classic denim jacket style and available in black or beige in all sizes for men and women. Other colours and […]
Special Features
Washing up
Washing up The 10-step way to really clean your bike Delight is in the details Stuart Woodbury Everyone has their ideas on how to wash a motorcycle but just using a bit of motorcycle shampoo […]
Blog
Road Rider Blog
The Bear – Wednesday, September 09, 2009 Another month as passed which means another new lot of prizes Congratulations to Bruce and Peter who won last months giveaways Remember anyone who leaves a comment on […]
Travel
Great Cruiser Rides #2
Blackwood buzz Just out of Melbourne, a sweet run There are many ways to get out of Melbourne and, unlike with Manchester, the recommended route is very rarely a bottle of Gordon’s gin. We like […]
Blog
Road Rider Blog
The Bear – Tuesday, November 24, 2009 “Please find attached a news release regarding a new road safety campaign aimed at motorcyclists and headed up by five-time 500cc MotoGP World Champion Mock (sic) Doohan,” said […]
Travel
Six Cruiser Rides
Cruisin’ half dozen Some of Australia’s greatest (and little known) cruiser rides A year or so ago I was approached by Harley-Davidson Australia to put together some touring stories for its Harley Owners Group (HOG) […]