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History

High Country hyperbole

The truth may never be known as to the cause of George Parsons’ attendance at the official opening ceremony of the Mt Donna Buang Bridle Track. Nor much…
Opinion

Revolving Racer - Mike Jones

I was riding bicycles before I could walk and rode my first motorbike at the age of three. I played soccer from the age of five, but that only…
Opinion

Fast women - Is your motorcycle a she?

I wonder if the same rules apply in our modern, liberated and politically correct times? I wonder if it is safe, or even appropriate, to continue the sexist…
History

Where are they now? Graeme Morris

What got you into bikes? My dad Kevin was into bikes and so was my brother, but in the middle of the minibike boom I only rode…
History

The year was 1971

Lets take a look through the archives at AMCN Vol 21 No 13 15 cents On sale 23 December 1971    Editor: Leslie Swallow     News…
Features

Motorcycle brakes

1.Wavy discs: gimmick or gotta have? Wavy (or petal) disc designs have been a common sight on roadbikes for several years, firstly as aftermarket upgrades, but more…
Rides

Reader tale - A ride through the Southern Alps of NZ

Early morning start to smash south across the Canterbury Plains at zero del cel to meet up with the Dodgy Bastards. 3 base layers, ‘Possum skin cardie and…
Opinion

Old School - Should I ride or drive?

I sat in the shed and weighed up my options. The 2001 Triumph Bonneville I’d converted into a street tracker a few years back was the…
Interviews

Grid Talk with Alex Phillis

We talk to Alex Phillis – It’s been a year of ups and downs for you so far. We know you intended to be riding an Aprilia in the ASBK…
How to

GETTING A MOTORCYCLE LICENCE

Although you may not have noticed, there’s a wind of change blowing through our country’s motorcycle licensing systems. A little over a year ago, VicRoads put in place…
Opinion

Ed’s desk - Phillip Island Circuit

I think some Aussies don’t realise how good we have it Down Under. I’m not talking about living conditions, natural beauty or even weather, which are all top shelf; I’m…
Interviews

Wil Ruprecht

Just a few years ago, Wil Ruprecht was contesting the East Coast Junior Motocross series – a championship known for its intensity – and also riding the occasional…