Author: Nige

Nearly one in four UK drivers admit they’re not confident sharing the road with motorcyclists, according to new research from insurance broker Carole Nash. The survey revealed that 24% of motorists feel uneasy when driving near bikes, with the number jumping to 50% among younger drivers aged 18–24. A third of respondents said they prefer…

Peter Padgett, the visionary behind one of Britain’s most beloved dealerships and most successful racing teams, has died at the age of 94. Padgett’s Motorcycles in Batley, Yorkshire, is one of the country’s longest-running bike shops, offering new and used Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha models from their impressive Bradford Road location. Beyond the showroom, Padgett…

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), commonly referred to as the Foreign Office, serves as the United Kingdom’s ministry of foreign affairs and functions as a ministerial department within the government.

Kawasaki UK has announced the recipient of its prestigious 2025 Dealer of the Year award, an accolade that takes into account customer satisfaction alongside a range of other performance criteria. Kawasaki UK has announced Greenham Kawasaki as the recipient of its prestigious 2025 Dealer of the Year award in the United Kingdom, recognizing the dealership’s…

British biker couple Lindsay and Craig Foreman rode into Iran during their round-the-world motorcycle trip, but now they face 10 years behind bars in Tehran’s infamous Evin prison. Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple traveling the world on motorcycles, have been sentenced to 10 years in prison in Iran after being accused of espionage—a…

A fundraiser and petition aiming to bring back motorcycle access to Germany’s legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife has gained over 5300 signatures, raising nearly £1500 to challenge the ban in court. The campaign is pushing to let bikes back on the circuit during open Touristenfahrten sessions, after last year’s decision to ban them from mixed traffic laps.…

We are delighted to confirm that Storm Stacey will compete at the Northwest 200 this year on his Bathams AJN Ducati superbike. The decision to race at the Northwest 200 came about following Storms trip to the races in 2025 to support team owner Michael Rutter. Having had his imagination captured and an up-close experience…

Nige was recently honoured to receive the Tourco trophy from the Lands End to John O’ Groats association for the Longest Day Challenge 2025. Unfortunately due to other commitments, Nige was unable to attend the yearly prize giving, however Russell George the Chairman of the association visited Nige and delivered his certificate of achievement and…