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| 101 ROAD TALES [Clement Salvadori] Popular motojournalist Clement Salvadori has been sharing his stories from the road with the readers of Rider magazine since 1988. Now, 101 of those engaging Road Tales have been brought together in one book, cleverly illustrated by his long-time friend Gary Brown. Salvadori loves to travel by motorcycle and loves to write. Combining the two has given him a thoroughly satisfactory life. His contentment and joy of living shine through this collection of columns from the past two decades. Don't expect a detailed travel guide to places near and far, but rather a guide to the enjoyment of travelling, especially by motorcycle. These tales are spun by an observant and experienced traveller who can make a quick ride on the back roads near his home just as entertaining as a trip across the country. Meet some of the characters he has encountered, laugh with him at some of his blunders, and join him for bread, cheese, wine, and a stupendous vista somewhere away from the hustle and bustle of humanity. Though he does admit to being destination-oriented at times, many of his columns focus on the little things that make the journey itself the most memorable -- the rhythm of the road, the music of the bike, the beauty of the ride, and the exhilaration of being at one with the bike and the road. For those Rider fans who always turn to his column first, he is considered one of their personal friends. He has inspired many a rider to take a more leisurely pace and to be more aware and appreciative of the surrounding countryside. Salvadori's informal style and clear-eyed view make reading these 101 Road Tales like listening to the stories of a well-travelled and entertaining dinner guest. { 384pp, 155x230mm, February 2008; HB, £20.99, 1884313736:9781884313738 , Whitehorse Press } |
| AGAINST THE WIND : A Rider's Account of the Incredible Iron Butt Rally [Ron Ayres] Ten consecutive thousand-mile days on two wheels in a mental race against imponderable odds and a ceaselessly ticking clock -- welcome to the legendary Iron Butt Rally. This is a riveting book, written by sixth-place 1995 finisher Ron Ayres, telling the story of what many call the most gruelling test of human endurance in all of motorcycling. With guts and shear willpower, riders must overcome (or succumb to) fatigue and danger, calling upon human reserves buried deep within. You will discover what motivates the riders, how the rally is scored, what takes place each day, how the routes are planned, and what it's like to ride to the very limit of endurance -- and then ride some more. { 238pp, 140x215mm, June 1997; PB, £16.99, 1884313094:9781884313097 , Whitehorse Press } |
| AMA RIDE GUIDE TO AMERICA : Favorite Motorcycle Tours in the USA: Volume 1 [Greg Harrison (ed)] Plan your next trip with the 'AMA Ride Guide to America' and make the most of your precious little time on the open road with: Detailed topographic maps showing the highs and lows of every ride; Easy-to-follow point-to-point directions; Favourite rides from Clement Salvadori, Marty Berke, Dale Coyner, Neal Davis, Bruce Hansen, and the staff of American Motorcyclist magazine; Tips on packing, touring, and riding well. { 288pp, 155x230mm, February 2005; PB, £20.99, 1884313515:9781884313516 , Whitehorse Press } |
| AMA RIDE GUIDE TO AMERICA : Volume 2: More Favorite Motorcycle Tours in the USA [Greg Harrison (ed)] Plan your next trip with the 'AMA Ride Guide to America' and make the most of your precious little time on the open road with: Detailed topographic maps showing the highs and lows of every ride; Easy-to-follow point-to-point directions; Favourite rides from Clement Salvadori, Marty Berke, Dale Coyner, Neal Davis, Bruce Hansen, and the staff of American Motorcyclist magazine; Tips on packing, touring, and riding well. { 288pp, 155x230mm, August 2009; PB, £20.99, 1884313795:9781884313790 , Whitehorse Press } |
| AROUND THE WORLD ON A MOTORCYCLE : 1928 to 1936 [Zoltán Sulkowsky] The year was 1928 when two young Hungarians decided to travel around the world on a motorcycle. Like Robert Fulton, whose circumnavigation of the globe is chronicled in his 1937 book One Man Caravan, Sulkowsky thought his was the first around-the-world journey on a motorcycle. Sulkowsky's account of his travels, originally published in Hungary in 1937, has recently been translated into English and published with the original photographs. The trip, on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle with sidecar, started in Paris, France. During the next eight years Sulkowsky and his friend Gyula Bartha travelled through Europe, Africa, the Middle East, India, Australia, south-east Asia, China, Japan, North and South America, and back to Europe. They earned enough money to keep travelling by selling photographs and accounts of their experiences and giving lectures in the many cities they visited along the way. Sulkowsky gives a very clear-eyed view of the world in the 1930s - a world where the colonising influence of Europe had affected much of Africa and Asia. He describes in detail the overwhelming effect the British had on Indian culture and contrasts that with countries farther east where the trappings of European dominance barely reached beyond the major cities. Sulkowsky and Bartha experienced the riches of sultans, witnessed primitive cultures and extreme poverty in remote villages, travelled through wilderness with the ever-present danger of wild animals, and traversed roads of all descriptions. They dealt with mud, sand, extreme heat and cold, and rivers where the motorcycle had to be taken apart to cross in a small boat. This intelligent and engaging book offers a unique worldview between the World Wars, flavoured by a sampling of the great diversity of cultures and the wide variety of human life that exists on this planet. { 413pp, 155x230mm, August 2008; HB, £24.99, 1884313779:9781884313776 , Whitehorse Press } |
| BIG BOOK OF HARLEY-DAVIDSON HORSEPOWER : Evolution, Twin-Cam & V-Rod [Tom Murphy] Want to make your Harley run harder? Does your bagger grunt instead of go when the hill gets steep? Or, do you fancy dining on a crotch rocket or two? Whether you have an Evo, TC88, or V-Rod, this book will show you just how to extract the maximum performance from your V-Twin. Performance modifications are arranged in co-ordinated packages -- improvements to intake, exhaust, cams, ignition, and displacement -- changes that work well together. They range from a set of simple bolt-on modifications up to big-inch racers. The packages start with Stage One, bolt-on improvements that are economical and convenient to apply, but will give your machine noticeably better driveability and punch. Advancing to Stage Two may require some machine work, but you’ll be rewarded with greater performance improvement. Stage Three engines -- 100 cubic inches and up -- lead to 100+ horsepower, with ground-ripping performance! The ultimate performance modifications include turbocharging, supercharging, nitrous oxide, and exotic fuels -- both alcohol and nitromethane. There’s something for everyone, even the true speed junkie. To handle the increased power, this book also describes modifications to suspension and chassis and a drag racer’s primer. A convenient list of sources for aftermarket parts lets you get started quickly with your own project. Numerous colour photographs of bikes, parts, and racing bring the text to life. Covers: Evolution, Twin-Cam, and V-Rod engines. Modification packages match intake, exhaust, cams, ignition, and displacement for best performance; Choose Stage One through Stage Three modifications, according to your performance objectives; Turbocharging, supercharging, nitrous oxide, and special fuels. { 176pp, 210x265mm, September 2005; PB, £20.99, 188431354X:9781884313547 , Whitehorse Press } |
| BLOOD, SWEAT & 2ND GEAR : More Medicine for Motorcyclists [Flash Gordon MD; Illustrations by Craig Harrison] So what is the best thing to do when the bike goes down and you suffer a patch of Road Rash? How do you prevent infection and minimise scarring? Answers to these questions and practical advice on many other medical situations are contained in this new volume from Flash Gordon, the motorcycling doctor. For years Flash Gordon MD has been dispensing practical medical advice with a liberal dose of dry humor through his 'Medical Motorcycling' column in Motorcycle Consumer News. This collection of his articles has been organised into book form and enhanced with clever illustrations by Craig Harrison to bring his valuable insights to a wider audience. As a doctor who also rides motorcycles, Flash Gordon combines knowledge gained from many years of medical practice with the straightforward no-nonsense style of a veteran motorcyclist. He has the knack of explaining medical conditions and injuries in plain language that makes sense. Though the advice is directed to motorcyclists, all the medical information he provides is applicable to the general public. Being acquainted with typical behaviours of motorcyclists, he explains how some of these habits can lead to problems in the future. The changes needed to avoid trouble down the road are sometimes very simple. He explains what signs to look for, when a 3am visit to the emergency room is entirely justified and when a wait-and-see approach is indicated. Written in an entertaining and comfortable style, this book provides much valuable insight into how to deal with or prevent a wide range of health problems. REVIEW: "There’s a lot of stuff in here that is almost literally vital to know. - Some books promise that they’ll change your life; this one is more modest in its aspirations and only wants to try and save it." -- Rider’s Digest March 2008 { 224pp, 155x230mm, August 2007; PB, £16.99, 1884313639:9781884313639 , Whitehorse Press } |
| BMW R90S [Ian Falloon] Although in production for only three years, the R90S was the most significant post-war production BMW motorcycle. Its release coincided with the fiftieth anniversary of the BMW boxer motorcycle, and started a new era for the boxer twin. Prior to the R90S BMW motorcycles were idiosyncratic, expensive, and primarily luxury touring machines designed to appeal to the older rider. Although the new-generation R75/5 did much to change the staid image that existed during the 1960s, the R75/5 still couldn’t compete with the new high performance Japanese Superbikes that came in the early 1970s. That all changed when Bob Lutz persuaded BMW’s conservative management to sanction the development of the R90S, a sporting machine that could take on the best in the world. Ian Falloon tells the story of this important bike and how it evolved, noting all significant changes from year to year. Falloon writes with enough detail to make restoring these great bikes much easier, and also includes a chapter on how to live with an R90S, using them as reliable daily commuters, making popular upgrades, and what to look for if you are in the market for one. Because the R90S was built in relatively large numbers, it is still possible to buy one at a reasonable price. Excellent parts availability, a wealth of specialist services, and an enthusiastic owners circle ensure the R90S is not merely a show pony, but a classic motorcycle to be ridden. Restoration is relatively straightforward, and with outstanding looks and high-quality equipment, the R90S has justifiably garnered a huge following. { 128pp, 215x255mm, March 2006; HB, £20.99, 1884313566:9781884313561 , Whitehorse Press } |
| BMW RACING MOTORCYCLES : The Mastery of Speed [Laurel C Allen & Mark Gardiner] Here is the intriguing story of one of the world’s most admired and enduring motorcycle companies, and how their fortunes were moulded by a determination to win races. Early in the last century, the fledgling company decided to test its products, demonstrate the quality of its designs, and showcase German technology by winning competitions. That determination has lasted to this day, as BMW has remained a formidable competitor in various venues of motorcycle racing. The book covers the company’s early mutation from aircraft engine builder to producer of reliable, high-quality motorcycles. Its development of supercharged engines, advanced suspension systems, and many other innovations led to its dominance of various race competitions at different times, with many of those technologies making their way into production motorcycles. BMWs have long been known for reliability and endurance; it is precisely those characteristics which gave the company the deciding advantage in sidecar racing, endurance competitions, and Superbike racing. { 176pp, 235x170mm, April 2008; HB, £24.99, 1884313655:9781884313653 , Whitehorse Press } |
| BUILDING BUDGET BRITS : A Practical Guide for Refurbishing BSA & Triumph Unit Twins [Mike Brown] This enjoyable, engagingly readable book provides a detailed roadmap for rebuilding and restoring unit-construction Triumph and BSA twins without having to mortgage your house. The book is organised just as you would a rebuilding project, starting with selecting a bike to work on and finishing with bringing all the pieces together to ride. It contains the practical, down-to-earth information you wish the factory manuals had, but don’t. Brown passes along the tips, shortcuts, and money-saving advice he has acquired over a span of 20 years working with British motorcycles. As an amateur builder himself, he understands that you may not have the expensive tools and equipment found in professional shops. Yet, Brown offers practical, clever ways to get the job done without spending a fortune. Every aspect of refurbishing unit-construction British twins is covered: engine work, transmissions, frame repairs, shocks and forks, brakes, tanks, and those pesky Amal carbs and Lucas electrical systems. The book also helps you choose a bike to buy, including how to spot bogus serial numbers and avoid stolen goods. The chapter on selecting a bike can itself save the cost of this book many times over. In addition, Brown offers many time-saving and money-saving suggestions that can save you lots of money without sacrificing quality. Whether you want to build a concurs quality restoration or simply put a good-looking, reliable British bike on the road, you will find plenty of helpful information in this book, much of which is not found in any other book or manual on British bikes. Best of all, the author applies his master’s degree in education and his broad experience turning wrenches to provide entertaining and easily understandable instructions. { 175pp, 210x265mm, January 2009; PB, £20.99, 1884313620:9781884313622 , Whitehorse Press } |
| CLASSIC MOTORCYCLING : A Guide for the 21st Century [Rex Bunn; Foreword by Hugh Anderson MBE] "I gained a great deal this book and expect every other reader will gain likewise" -- Hugh Anderson, MBE, World Champion 1963,’64 and ’65 writing in the Foreword. A different and fascinating new look at classic motorcycling with an international flavour -- sure to appeal to all owners (and intending owners) of classic bikes. "Classic Motorcycling" is about buying, riding and maintaining classic motorcycles. It comes complete with sections on survival rates of classics and their price appreciation over recent years with future predictions, and is literally packed full of advice for both aspiring and experienced owners. From choosing the right bike, training for today's traffic, clothing, safety, maintenance, how and where to buy those all important spares, equipping a workshop, projects to improve most classics to simply experiencing the joy of ownership -- its all here. { 280pp, 155x230mm, June 2007; PB, £16.95, 0954791282:9780954791285 , Panther Publishing Ltd } |
| DAISY'S DIARIES : Challenging Life on a 1948 Triumph [Graham Ham] Give up the day job, buy an old bike and ride off into the sunset -- a dream for most but reality for the author as he takes on the Landmark Challenge set by the Triumph Owners Club. But first build the bike, make peace with the family, then just go -- meeting life head on. Often hilarious, always interesting this is a book which brings home the joys of classic motorcycling as Daisy, a 1948 Triumph Speed Twin puts in some 5,000 miles to win the Challenge -- in spite of mechanical mayhem, fire, and just about everything else that can go wrong with an old bike. The author, armed with little more than a compass from a Christmas cracker, a dysfunctional map and a random selection of the wrong tools sets out to challenge life together with his young family. Great fun, just what classic motorcycling is all about and makes you itch to join him on the road! { 186pp, 160x240mm, September 2005; HB, £15.99, 0954791231:9780954791230 , Panther Publishing Ltd } |
| ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO DUAL SPORT MOTORCYCLING : Everything You Need to Buy, Ride & Enjoy the World’s Most Versatile Motorcycles [Carl Adams] This book is written to help adventuresome motorcyclists buy, ride, and enjoy dual sport motorcycles, those versatile machines that are equally at home on the street and in the dirt. It is organised into four sections covering motorcycle selection, set-up, riding skills, and specialised activities such as off-road touring and rallies. Several chapters include exercises designed to improve riding technique and impart new skills. Over 250 full-colour photographs illustrate the many options for gear, clothing, and after-market accessories which can add comfort, safety, and convenience to any motorcycle adventure. The book also contains many references and sources to orient enthusiasts to the sometimes overwhelming sea of information that is available. New riders will benefit from the clear explanations of dual sport gear, accessories, and techniques, while experienced riders coming to dual sport from a street riding background will find chapters covering advanced dirt riding skills, GPS navigation, and preparing for multi-day trips. All terms are explained and riding techniques are described in detail. Riders at all levels will gain a broader perspective of the dual sport experience, from which they can begin their journey to new motorcycle adventures. { 192pp, 215x280mm, April 2009; PB, £20.99, 188431371X:9781884313714 , Whitehorse Press } |
| ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO MOTORCYCLE MAINTENANCE : Tips & Techniques to Keep Your Motorcycle in Top Condition [Mark Zimmerman] Popular motorcycle journalist and author Mark Zimmerman brings a comfortable, conversational tone to his easy-to-understand explanations of how motorcycles work and how to maintain them and fix them when they don't. This practical tutorial covers all brands and styles of bikes, making it a perfect companion to the owner's service manual whether you need to use the step-by-step instructions for basic maintenance techniques to wrench on your bike yourself or just want to learn enough to become an informed customer at your local motorcycle service department. This book includes more than 500 colour photos and a thorough index to make it an especially user-friendly reference for home motorcycle mechanics of all skill levels. { 254pp, 210x270mm, February 2004; PB, £24.99, 1884313418:9781884313417 , Whitehorse Press } |
| ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO MOTORCYCLE TRAVEL : Tips, Technology, Advanced Techniques [Dale Coyner] This book is written to help motorcyclists prepare themselves and their motorcycle for travelling long distances over extended periods. Whether you are getting ready for a weekend trip beyond your home turf, or for a transcontinental odyssey lasting several years, Coyner’s book details the fundamentals for riding in comfort, safety, and convenience. In three major sections, the book covers trip planning, rider preparation, and outfitting the motorcycle. An appropriate level of planning for a long motorcycle trip can help you maximise enjoyment and minimise irritating annoyances on the road. Coyner lays out the steps for planning a worry-free trip. A successful trip should start with the rider physically and mentally prepared. On the road, having good riding gear can make a dramatic difference in comfort and safety as the weather changes from dry to wet, and from hot to cold. Coyner describes the important aspects of personal preparation and describes the major kinds of riding gear and how they work to control body temperature and moisture. As motorcycle technology has evolved, so have after market accessories, which are made to address virtually every special need. Coyner shows you step-by-step how electrical modifications can be made, and provides specific sections on high-performance lighting and on being conspicuous, GPS and other cockpit instruments, entertainment and communication devices, cameras and camcorders, ergonomic enhancements, suspension improvements, luggage and storage additions, and trailers. { 176pp, 210x270mm, January 2007; PB, £20.99, 1884313590:9781884313592 , Whitehorse Press } |
| FASTEST MOTORCYCLES ON EARTH : The History of Land Speed Record Motorcycles [Tom Murphy] This book traces man's ongoing attempts to build the fastest motorcycle on earth. From the very beginning, men and machines have been pitting themselves against the forces of nature to lay claim to the elusive title, on country roads, and later on the beaches at Daytona. In modern times, these pioneers have flocked to vast, dry lake beds in the deserts to methodically probe the limits of power, aerodynamics, mechanical reliability, and traction, ever pushing upward the absolute maximum speed at which a motorcycle can operate. Come along as Tom Murphy leads a historic tour of this exotic sport. { 111pp, 210x265mm, April 2000; PB, £16.99, 1884313175:9781884313172 , Whitehorse Press } |
| FAY TAYLOUR : Queen of Speedway [Brian Belton; Introduction by Reg Fearman] Fay Taylour was the most successful woman speedway rider -- ever. Her short but meteoric career spanned just a few years in the late 1920s until women were banned from the Speedway in 1930. In these few years Fay made a name for herself first in Trials riding, in which she won several Gold Medals, and then in Speedway, one of the toughest of all sports on a motorcycle. Fay competed against, and beat, most of the well known male speedway riders in the UK, Australia and New Zealand and became something of a legend -- the Queen of Speedway! This book is a biography of Fay and especially her motorcycle years in trials and speedway. It is a fascinating account of a truly remarkable woman and the early years of speedway in England, Australia and New Zealand. { 217pp, 155x230mm, June 2006; HB, £18.99, 095479124X:9780954791247 , Panther Publishing Ltd } |
| GOING THE EXTRA MILE : Insider Tips for Long-Distance Motorcycling & Endurance Rallies [Ron Ayres] When Ron Ayres first competed in the Iron Butt Rally in 1995, a hardy, but loosely organised group of endurance riders took the field to participate in a sport that barely existed at the time. Ayres' riveting account of his sixthplace finish, Against the Wind, would introduce countless motorcyclists to this virtual community for whom mileage means nothing -- and everything. And naturally, many readers became hooked. Best-selling author Ron Ayres has written the first book that shares the proven advice of long-distance veterans with all riders who want to extend their range on a motorcycle. Those hard-core motorcyclists who aspire to participate in endurance rallies will find all the basic information they need to get off to a great start, but touring riders and less ambitious travellers also will be well-served by this book -- as would anyone looking to learn a few tricks for enjoying more time in the saddle. To ride long distances, first one must be comfortable riding in a wide range of conditions and situations, and long-distance riders typically choose and modify their gear with these goals in mind. Preparation is also key to success, and you'll learn how to make the most of your ride before you even mount up, utilising the latest techniques for computer mapping and GPS navigation. { 144pp, 210x265mm, December 2002; PB, £16.99, 1884313396:9781884313394 , Whitehorse Press } |
| HOLD ON! : World Champion Sidecar Rider [Stan Dibben. Forewords by Alan Robinson, MBE & Dr George Cohen] Stan lives life not just to the full, but right on the edge! There are no words to describe someone who has been a world champion sidecar rider -- the one just barely in the sidecar, balancing the machine with his body at 150mph! Even more amazingly, by then Stan had already been a professional trumpet player, electrician and sailor as well as a highly respected solo motorcycle racer on the GP circuits. He worked with some of the well known names at both BSA and Norton, raced the first ever Dommie Racer, helped in the successful world land speed record set by Donald Campbell in Bluebird, and then became the man who did so much to introduce NGK spark plugs into the UK. He even designed supermarket trolleys that handled 'like a Ferrari! This is the remarkable story of an amazing man who has managed to fit more fun and adventure into his years than most of us would even dream of. His story is both uplifting and a remarkable insight into the world of sidecar racing and British industry. A book that will fill you with wonder, but one that will also open people's eyes on a now rapidly fading era. { 128pp, 180x260mm, February 2008; PB, £14.95, 0955659515:9780955659515 , Panther Publishing Ltd } |
| HONDA GOLD WING [Darwin Holmstrom] Early fans of the Honda Gold Wing discovered a bike that was meant to be ridden and enjoyed over the wide open spaces. And with the aftermarket supporting their riders' whims, Honda's Gold Wing soon came to define a new class of motorcycle -- the heavyweight touring machine -- as well as a new class of rider -- the Winger. It was a revolution the rest of the industry could not ignore -- the competition quickly found itself following Honda's lead into uncharted territory. This carefully researched book follows the evolution of the Gold Wing from its inception through to present models, highlighting the design features and competitive environment in which Honda drove the development of this truly landmark machine. { 79pp, 210x230mm, December 2000; PB, £12.50, 1884313221:9781884313226 , Whitehorse Press } |
| HOW TO REPAIR PLASTIC BODYWORK : Practical, Money-Saving Techniques for Cars, Motorcycles, Trucks, ATVs & Snowmobiles [Kurt Lammon] Center Conway, July 2009 -- it is a familiar story -- a simple accident in the driveway results in cracked and broken bodywork that costs thousands of dollars to replace -- more, sometimes, than the vehicle may be worth. Few repair shops or Do-It-Yourselfers have been interested or had the wherewithal to attempt plastic repairs, leaving no options but part replacement on an otherwise perfectly serviceable machine. In fact, insurance rates on some motorcycles and snowmobiles have skyrocketed because of the high cost of replacing broken plastic. This book solves this common dilemma with easy-to-follow directions and clear illustrations applicable to any plastic repair -- cars, motorcycles, trucks, ATVs, or snowmobiles. Lammon explains how to assess the damage, identify the type of plastic from which the part is made, and fix everything from a simple scratch to a major break. Step-by-step procedures take you from cleaning, aligning, preparing, and reinforcing the repair site all the way through the refinishing process. Valuable tips for making structural and cosmetic repairs, rebuilding broken tabs and bolt holes, and fixing stripped threads are also included. And, to make getting started even easier, a comprehensive Resource Guide for tools and materials puts dozens of suppliers at your fingertips. Within the realm of "how-to books", there is precious little on repairing plastics and none with the comprehensive yet easy-to-follow scope of "How to Repair Plastic Bodywork". Though it has been popular since its first release in 2003, the color version of the book has now gone out of print. To ensure that this unique and valuable guide remains available, Whitehorse Press has just reissued the book in black and white. With a fresh new cover it is still packed with all the original useful information and illustrations. { 144pp, 215x280mm, October 2009; PB, £16.99, 1884313809:9781884313806 , Whitehorse Press } |
| HOW TO SET UP YOUR MOTORCYCLE WORKSHOP : Tips & Tricks for Building & Equipping Your Dream Workshop: 3rd Edition ((Tech Series)) [C G Masi] From a corner of the garage set up for routine maintenance to a dream shop housing precious classic machines, this book will help you to make the most of your space. Packed with easy-to-read practical advice, author C G Masi walks the reader through designing, building, and equipping the workshop you need -- whether you plan to restore, repair, and maintain your own bikes or hope to open a small commercial facility. The book starts by helping readers to determine their work space and storage needs and create a shop layout that matches their budget. The author then addresses basics such as providing adequate electrical power, lighting, and heat and air conditioning. With the workshop design in place, Masi helps readers identify the must-have and want-to-have tools to appropriately equip the space. This new third edition of the book includes profiles of real world workshops, from small garage spaces to purpose-built restoration and race-prep shops, and features a new comprehensive and up-to-date directory of resources for equipment, tools, computers, battery powered tools, and energy saving tips. Colour photographs and illustrations bring the subject alive. { 176pp, 215x280mm, March 2010; PB, £22.50, 1884313817:9781884313813 , Whitehorse Press } |
| LAST HURRAH! : From Beijing to Arnhem 2005 [Des Molloy] Also available as DVD and Book & DVD package. Des Molloy and Dick Huurdeman look like the sort of guys who should be sedately steering a sleigh in a Santa parade, not riding old single-banger British bikes half way across the world through some of the most difficult and remote terrain imaginable. Des' son Steve joined this intrepid pair as cameraman and general factotum for the highs and lows of an incident-packed three-month trek from Beijing to Arnhem on 'Penelope', a 1965 Yorkshire-made 650cc Panther, and 'Dutch Courage', a 1954 Norton 600. The route took them across the Northern-most of the Old Silk Roads over the roof of the world through China, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, the burning deserts in Iran, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Germany and finally to Arnhem in Holland. The journey was as traumatic as it was inspiring! Was this idiocy or odyssey? Decide for yourself as you read Des Molloy's account of their adventures and misadventures. { 183pp, 155x235mm, July 2006; PB, £12.95, 0954791258:9780954791254 , Panther Publishing Ltd } |
| LATIN AMERICA IN THE VISOR : Volume II - Central America [Angela Schmitz] Latin America stands for breathtaking scenery, old clans and their cultures, pulsing life, an intoxication of colour and adventure. Angela Schmitz has made her way to discover this conti-nent on a motorcycle. In the second volume of this two-volume work, the author takes you along to Central Ame-rica: to the Panama Canal, to the Pacific Coast and the Caribbean in Costa Rica, to lakes and volca-noes in Nicaragua and Guatemala, to the Mayan sites of Honduras, Guatemala and the Yucatan. In fascinating pictures and words, she tells of her experiences and encounters in Central America. Travel along in an exciting and colour-rich world of natural wonders and past civilisations. { 184pp, 280x215mm, November 2007; PB, £27.50, 1877339563:9781877339561 , NZVP Books & Calendars Ltd } |
| LOST MOTORCYCLES OF THE 1920S [Jack Bacon. Edited by Roger Fogg] The 1920s were an amazing decade in motorcycle development. "Lost Motorcycles of the 1920s" describes, in as much detail as possible, over 50 of these lesser known motorcycles, providing a wealth of information on makes from Abbotsford and Alwin to Turner, Weaver and the Xtra Car -- not forgetting the many transient, but somewhat better known marques such as Blackburne, Radco and Raleigh for example. Each model and make is described in detail and accompanied by as many illustrations as possible. Lost Motorcycles also offers some fascinating and helpful insights into the many facets of motorcycling during the 1920s -- the roads and garages, suspension, tyres and clothing for example -- all of which helps set these motorcycles in their period and gives a real feel for what motorcycling must have been like some 80 years ago. Absolutely invaluable to restorers and historians of early British motorcycles. { 272pp, 170x235mm, September 2008; PB, £21.95, 0955659582:9780955659584 , Panther Publishing Ltd } |
| MANN OF HIS TIME [Ed Youngblood] Dick Mann held a position in the prestigious top ten in the American Motorcyclist Association Grand National Championship for 16 years, was the first man in history to win every category of AMA Grand National competition, was twice AMA Grand National Champion, won the Daytona 200 twice, won his class at the first AMA professional motocross held in America, and earned a bronze medal by completing the International Six Days Trial. Dick Mann has done it all, and done it well. He worked to improve everything he touched in the motorcycling community, from frames to racing rules to the political structure of organisations. Mann remains active today as one of the most influential and respected men in motorcycling, not just in America, but throughout the world. { 288pp, 140x215mm, August 2002; PB, £16.99, 188431340X:9781884313400 , Whitehorse Press } |
| MOTORCYCLE CAMPING MADE EASY : 2nd Edition [Bob Woofter] More and more motorcyclists have taken to camping, both to reduce travel costs and to add an extremely enjoyable dimension to their adventures. Motorcycle camping offers an inexpensive, comfortable, relaxing way to see the country, enjoy nature, and share stories with your friends around a campfire. For many, camping is the ultimate motorcycling experience. With the wide choice of high quality products now available, camping by motorcycle has never been easier. But camping by motorcycle is not just a matter of buying high-technical equipment. This new edition is loaded with up-to-date, practical information such as evaluating your current bike for space and load-carrying capacity, what to look for in gear and how to use it, finding motorcycle-only campgrounds, planning and packing for your trip, dealing with "critters" at camp, learning how to cook without a microwave, and even some recipes. An extensive resource directory lists dozens of equipment suppliers to orient you in the overwhelming sea of information available today on gear, luggage, clothing, and even trailers. { 200pp, 155x230mm, March 2010; PB, £16.99, 1884313833:9781884313837 , Whitehorse Press } |
| MOTORCYCLE CAMPING MADE EASY [Bob Woofter] A rapidly growing cross-section of motorcyclists have taken to camping, both to reduce travel costs and to add an extremely enjoyable dimension to their adventures. Motorcycle camping offers an inexpensive, comfortable, relaxing way to see the country, enjoy nature, and share stories with your friends around a campfire. With the wide choice of high quality products now available, camping by motorcycle has never been easier. But camping by motorcycle isn't just a matter of buying high-tech equipment. This book is loaded with practical information to help you enjoy the whole experience. { 128pp, 210x265mm, December 2003; PB, £16.99, 1884313337:9781884313332 , Whitehorse Press } |
| MOTORCYCLE FOUNDATION'S GUIDE TO MOTORCYCLING EXCELLENCE : Skills, Knowledge & Strategies for Riding Right, Second Edition [Motorcycle Safety Foundation] This is the most authoritative book ever published on safe riding techniques and strategies for current and prospective motorcyclists who want to do it right. Founded in 1973, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) is recognised internationally for its rider-training curriculum, which has been used worldwide by thousands of trainers in teaching more than three million motorcyclists the skills necessary to stay safe and have fun on the road. This book is the essence of what the MSF has learned about teaching students of all ages and experience levels. It is the definitive reference for the sport -- a perfect refresher for anyone who has ever taken an MSF course, and an eye-opener for those who haven’t. In a clear, engaging style with detailed diagrams and extensive full-colour photographs and illustrations, the book covers rider attitude, protective riding gear, pre-ride inspection, maintenance, and troubleshooting, as well as basic and advanced street skills. Tips on how to create a 'space cushion' to avoid traffic hazards; stop quickly; countersteer for better control; manage traction; position your body for smoother, more consistent riding; travel skillfully and safely in a group; maneuver effectively and efficiently in off-highway riding; and much more, are included. The new edition also features advice from legendary racers Kevin Schwantz, Nick Ienatsch, Freddie Spencer, Rich Oliver, and Reg Pridmore, as well as contributions from Erik Buell on motorcycle geometry, Keith Code on countersteering, and Paul Thede on suspension adjustment, among other experts. The Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s hands-on RiderCoursesSM have been responsible for sparking in many people a lifelong passion for motorcycling. As they remind us, “The More You Know, The Better It Gets!” This new edition of Motorcycling Excellence provides the opportunity for every motorcyclist to discover for him or herself the thrills and joys of “riding right” by getting the best from self and machine. { 192pp, 215x280mm, September 2005; PB, £20.99, 1884313477:9781884313479 , Whitehorse Press } |
| MOTORCYCLE JOURNEYS THROUGH CALIFORNIA & BAJA : 2nd Edition [Clement Salvadori] California is motorcycle heaven for motorcyclists. With its year-round riding, superb routes through mountains, coasts, deserts, grand forests, and an enthusiastic and supportive motorcycle scene, it’s easy to see why. In this updated and expanded new edition, Clement Salvadori, one of motorcycling’s most popular journalists, guides you along some of the lesser-known motorcycling gems in California, as well as pointing the way to the unspoiled places of Mexico’s Baja peninsula. Routes are often clustered around base camps which means you can leave your luggage and explore an area unencumbered for several days. The book is filled with detailed maps, photographs, easy-to-follow directions, and tips on where to stay and what to see. Some of the best trips include: The Central Coast and Big Sur Highway, San Francisco and the Bay Area, Lassen National Park and the Northern Sierra Nevadas, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, Death Valley, Palm Springs, Julian and Eastern San Diego County, and of course the fabulous Baja California. { 384pp, 140x215mm, December 2006; PB, £24.99, 1884313604:9781884313608 , Whitehorse Press } |
| MOTORCYCLE JOURNEYS THROUGH EUROPE ((Motorcycle Journeys Series)) [Toby Ballentine] Europe is high on everyone's travel list. It has great roads, beautiful scenery, centuries of history, and is relatively safe. A potential stumbling block for some motorcyclists is the false perception that it costs too much and they don't know exactly where to go. Toby Ballentine maintains in his "Motorcycle Journeys Through Europe" that you can rent a bike in Europe, put together your own itinerary, and stay relatively inexpensively the European way. From the Renaissance hilltop towns of Tuscany and the Italian Riviera to the Basque country of Spain, to the châteaus on the Loire in France, or to the Black Forest of Germany, you will discover the real Europe that has existed for centuries. While most travel guides focus on what to do and where to go in the cities, this book leads you to the small towns and villages connected by interesting backroads through remote, scenic countryside. Each of the rides is based on a cultural or historical theme such as the running of the bulls in Spain, a D-Day tour in France, castles in the Loire River valley, and a Band of Brothers tour from France to Austria. All are illustrated with stunning full-colour photographs. Detailed maps and full route descriptions are included as well as practical information on where to rent motorcycles, driving customs, money, camping, inexpensive accommodations, and where to sample regional cuisine. This is a must-have book for anyone considering touring Europe by motorcycle. It is the perfect companion volume to John Hermann's popular "Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps and Beyond". { 288pp, 140x215mm, June 2010; PB, £20.99, 1884313825:9781884313820 , Whitehorse Press } |
| MOTORCYCLE JOURNEYS THROUGH NEW ENGLAND : 3rd Edition [Marty Berke] This book is the perfect guide for finding the best the area has to offer motorcyclists. It contains suggestions to lead motorcyclists to their kind of road in six major regions: the rugged Maine coast, the high notches of the White Mountains, the lush gaps of the Green Mountains, the lakes region of upstate New York, the rolling Berkshire hills, and the coastal areas of Rhode Island and Connecticut. Altogether, Berke has carefully plotted 19 trips for motorcyclists, most of them taking one day to complete. Each trip is detailed by means of a map and specific route directions, as well as recommendations for restaurants, diners, roadhouses, places to stay, and the locations of emergency facilities. The trips are designed to accommodate various riding styles and audiences, from two-up travellers sightseeing, to sport riders riding the curves. { 256pp, 140x215mm, September 2003; PB, £16.99, 1884313450:9781884313455 , Whitehorse Press } |
| MOTORCYCLE JOURNEYS THROUGH SOUTHERN MEXICO [Neal Davis] Combine some of the best riding you will ever find with friendly people and a rich blend of native and European culture. From pristine shorelines, through lush jungles and lonely deserts, to the dramatic vistas of the rugged Sierra Madre, Davis outlines six extended itineraries around the central and southern portions of the country, each complete with suggestions for accommodations, side trips, connecting routes, and dual-sport diversions, so you can easily plan a trip that suits your own time, budget, and interests. Many practical matters are covered in detail, including border crossing, insurance, gasoline, navigation, medical care, and motorcycle repair. Helpful appendices cover packing lists, and useful Spanish words and phrases. { 283pp, 140x215mm, January 2002; PB, £16.99, 1884313264:9781884313264 , Whitehorse Press } |
| MOTORCYCLE JOURNEYS THROUGH TEXAS & NORTHERN MEXICO : 2nd Edition [Neal & Sandy Davis] Texas is big and amazingly diverse. It is a desert. It is a forest. It is bone dry. And it is teeming swampland. Author Neal Davis has managed to fit rides into one book that will show you all these faces of Texas. With this new, updated edition Davis has expanded his coverage to include several excursions into northern Mexico as well. Texas has over 3 million acres of inland lakes and rivers, 600 miles of oceanfront, and countless bayous and swamps in the eastern part of the state. Over 20 million acres of Texas are covered with trees. Most important to motorcyclists, it has almost 100 mountains that exceed 5,000 feet in elevation -- with eight exceeding 8,000 feet -- each conveniently adorned with smooth roads that are waiting for you to explore. Texas roads will take you from an ocean-side lobster shack with the best chowder outside of New England to a lush forest highway that winds through a bursting riverbed in the shadow of several snow-capped mountain peaks. You’re guaranteed a great day when your most important decision will be whether to crank the throttle and power up a mountain road, or slip down into town to try the local deli. Texas has thousands of destinations, attractions, and landscapes to explore. Davis has laid out for you a choice sampling of the best roads to ride, the best restaurants along the way, and the best times to see (or avoid) the hot tourist spots. If you are taking your bike to Texas, or are ready to dust off your Texas plates, this book will help and entertain you along the way. As Davis explains in his Introduction, "if you love motorcycling, you will love Texas". { 288pp, 140x215mm, March 2009; PB, £20.99, 1884313787:9781884313783 , Whitehorse Press } |
| MOTORCYCLE JOURNEYS THROUGH THE ALPS & MORE : 4th Edition [John Hermann] John Hermann’s fourth edition of "Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps and More" is the complete resource for any traveller to this part of Europe. Now covering more area than any previous edition, John "King of the Alps" Hermann brings nearly 100 trips to life. Everything has been updated: Hermann’s fun-to-read text has been thoroughly refreshed, with more new trips in the Pyrenees and the Picos de Europa mountain ranges, the maps now have mountain relief backgrounds to view the exciting changes in topography, and Hermann has added spectacular new pictures. Anyone considering a European trip on two wheels needs this book. Riders of all brands of bikes the world over have kept Motorcycle Journeys Through the Alps in their tankbags ever since the first edition in 1993. And no wonder: all of the important roads and passes are described and critiqued. Every region of the Alps is covered: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, France, and other special Alpine lookalike places such as Corsica, Slovenia, and the Pyrenees are included. Each trip has a detailed route description, easy-to-follow maps, and unique photographs -- all brought to life by Hermann’s informed and witty narration. Local customs, history, and amusing travel anecdotes dot every page to enrich your journey. { 416pp, 140x215mm, April 2008; PB, £24.99, 1884313701:9781884313707 , Whitehorse Press } |
| MOTORCYCLE JOURNEYS THROUGH THE APPALACHIANS : Second Edtiion [Dale Coyner] Amish farmers, bluegrass music, Elvis memorabilia, reminders of the War Between The States -- the roots of America grow deep in the Appalachians. With this book you can explore the scenic mountain vistas and bucolic valleys of a part of the country that is historically rich, culturally diverse, and laced with enticing roads. This book lays out 35 day-long routes through Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and the Carolinas, all the while offering local lore, useful advice, and easy-to-follow directions from an author who can trace his Appalachian roots back several generations. Coyner's affection for his native region is obvious in every chapter: his lyrical descriptions of the best roads lead to lovingly detailed depictions of ancient caverns, covered bridges, rolling farm country, Civil War battlefields, and presidents' homes. Whether you are looking for living history or simply trying to find a glass-smooth, perfectly banked road, Coyner will point the way. You will visit the cottage of Confederate spy Belle Boyd; get lost on scenic Virginia Route 231; pay homage to the Harley-Davidson Motor Company at its factory in York, Pennsylvania; loop through the mountain passes of the Blue Ridge Parkway; and find out why you shouldn't take anything about West Virginia for granted. You will also chuckle at Coyner's descriptions of good ol' boys and marvel at his nuggets of historical lore. Detailed maps make navigation a breeze, while an appendix of local motorcycle dealers is insurance against a breakdown. Along the way, Coyner also points out the region's most rider-friendly restaurants, hotels, and campgrounds, ranging from bare-bones accommodations to spoil-yourself luxury. { 304pp, 140x215mm, May 2004; PB, £20.99, 1884313485:9781884313486 , Whitehorse Press } |
| MOTORCYCLE JOURNEYS THROUGH THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS [Toby Ballentine] Taking a summer journey through the Rocky Mountains will be one of the most rewarding experiences in your life. These mountains are a statement in history, a few abandoned ghost towns, some of the world's grandest national parks and, of course, the ultimate black tarred twisties, and you have the formula for a trip you cannot afford to miss. The author does not just lead you to the places that all the tourists go to. He takes you where motorcyclists go and love: roads free of traffic, tourists and all the hassle. He shows you how to rise the Rockies at their unspoilt best, to see the spectacular scenery and smell the freshness of the snow-capped peaks and the desert valleys, all with an eye to saving your wallet. { 288pp, 140x215mm, September 2006; PB, £20.99, 1884313582:9781884313585 , Whitehorse Press } |
| MOTORCYCLE JOURNEYS THROUGH THE SOUTHWEST : 2nd Edition [Marty Berke] In this new, updated edition, motojournalist Marty Berke shows the way to the best scenic, curving roads the great American Southwest has to offer. From favourite belt-notching rides like Pikes Peak Highway, the Million Dollar Highway, and Route 66, to small no-name two-lane delights that lead to places like Bryce, Zion, and Grand Canyon National Parks, unforgettable roads and adventures await those wanting to explore the "four-corner states" of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah on two wheels. The book suggests 64 separate riding trips, each about a day in length, with seasoned advice on the best campgrounds, parks, scenic landmarks, and restaurants along the way. Topographical maps, clear directions, and plenty of photographs enhance Berke’s lively description of each ride. This popular travel guide for motorcyclists captures all the grandeur and natural beauty of the region and introduces riders to places and sights they would never find on their own. Now completely updated, new generations of riders can enjoy the celebrated treasures as well as the little-known gems the region has to offer, refreshingly free of tourist traffic. For, as Marty says, "a journey, unlike a trip, is an opportunity for wandering and exploring new territory with all five senses." { 320pp, 140x215mm, January 2008; PB, £16.99, 1884313663:9781884313660 , Whitehorse Press } |
| MOTORCYCLE TRACKDAYS FOR VIRGINS! [Simon Bradley] An absolutely must-have guide for every trackday enthusiast, especially the less experienced ones. For many, trackdays are the ultimate fun you can have on two wheels. But how do you get started, and what should you expect when you get out on the track? How do you improve your skills, recognise what is, and more importantly, what isn’t safe? This book takes the rider through all the essential riding skills -- cornering, braking, positioning, counter-steering -- needed on the track and on the road, as well as the cool, but not exactly Road Traffic Act approved ones like getting your knee down. It also gives a complete, corner by corner, guide to all the commonly used circuits in the UK, and many trackday companies. { 124pp, 155x230mm, April 2008; PB, £14.95, 0955659507:9780955659508 , Panther Publishing } |
| ODYSSEY TO USHUAIA : A Motorcycling Adventure from New York to Tierra del Fuego [Andrés Carlstein] What makes a man sell all he owns and ride a motorcycle 22,000 miles from his hometown in upstate New York to the southernmost tip of South America? Some call it craziness; Latinos call it "cojones." This funny, fast-paced narrative follows a young man in his search for meaning, adventure, and the best rum in Latin America. Battling rough roads, careening buses, and bribe-taking cops in 14 countries, he discovers breathtaking beauty as well as what it feels like to hit a truck head-on. He and his companions for much of the trip -- two bikers he met over the Internet -- form an unlikely and amusing trio. In the tradition of Road Fever and Motorcycle Diaries, Odyssey to Ushuaia is a riot for every reader, and absolutely essential for those planning a similar trip. Loaded with insider information such as how to bribe cops and not lose one's savings, how to cross a border without going crazy, how to handle an accident, and much more, it also features an appendix with the detailed trip lists from all three riders. { 368pp, 155x230mm, May 2002; PB, £15.99, 1556524404:9781556524400 , IPG (Chicago Review Press) } |
| ONE MAN CARAVAN [Robert Edison Fulton, Jr] Robert Fulton's legendary journey began in 1932 when he set out on his Douglas twin motorcycle for an eighteen-month odyssey that included Turkey, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, India, Sumatra, Malaysia, Siam, Indonesia, China, and Japan -- challenging destinations that, even today, would give pause to the most world-weary traveller. His customised bike had an extra large fuel tank, a secret hiding place for his .32 revolver, and enough room in his luggage for a motion-picture camera and 40,000 feet of film. His entertaining, detailed story tells of falling from a bridge in Turkey, being held up by hundreds of robbers in Waziristan, put in jail as a smuggler in Indonesia, and being escorted across Japan by 33 motorcycles. You will discover a fascinating part of our world that's been lost forever. { 275pp, 140x215mm, December 2004; PB, £20.99, 1884313051:9781884313059 , Whitehorse Press } |
| ONE PERCENT [Michael H Upright] Black and white photo documentary of American outlaw bikers. One Percent is an insightful photo documentary about 'outlaw bikers' that will appeal those who love black and white photography and anyone fascinated by bikers, Harley Davidson motorcycles and this uniquely American lifestyle. In the 32 years since Danny Lyon's classic 'The Bikeriders' first documented the American 'outlaw' biker, images of black leather, chrome steel, tattoos and throbbing Harley Davidsons have permeated popular culture. In 'One Percent' Michael Upright invites us to look past those images and meet the people whose lives are the reality behind the icons. Upright spent four years establishing a relationship with the bikers documented in these photographs. The result is an authentic and visually rich portrait of a facet of American society rarely met face-to-face. 'One Percent' is printed with 240 line black and grey duotones on premium paper to fully capture the lush dynamics of the original photographic prints. { 88pp, 280x230mm, October 1999; PB, £24.99, 1888045094:9781888045093 , Midpoint Trade Books (Action Publishing LLC) } |
| PANTHER SINCE 1950 [Steve Wilson] Panther motorcycles were renowned in post war years for being sidecar haulers supreme. But they have an innovative and interesting history as shown by the concise but thorough section on the history of the marquee going back to the very early days. The book concentrates on the post 1950 models and gives good clear descriptions of all the bikes produced since 1950 -- the heavyweights and the lightweight four-stroke and two-strokes. Panther motorcycles always were more than they appeared and this book clearly shows their innovations in the pre war years and their post war transformation into manufacturers of good, reliable tourers and lightweight bikes for everyday transport. Panthers closed in 1966 having established on of the longest production runs in history for a single model -- the M100 / M120. { 48pp, 215x280mm, February 2008; PB, £11.95, 0955659523:9780955659522 , Panther Publishing } |
| PANTHER STORY : The Story of Phelon & Moore Ltd: Revised Edition [Barry M Jones] This new edition is now in paperback. It contains a number of corrections and revisions to the text and some new material centred on the recollections of former P&M staff and those connected with the company. In other words a good book just got better! The Panther Story is the authoritative guide on Panther motorcycles and includes the complete history of the company together with full details of every model produced. Comprehensively illustrated, indexed and complete with tables of specifications, this is a comprehensive guide to Panther motorcycles and the history of Phelon & Moore Ltd. This new paperback edition will be welcomed by all those who want the last word on this interesting marque. { 332pp, 210x280mm, September 2009; PB, £30.00, 0955659566:9780955659560 , Panther Publishing Ltd } |
| REALISING THE DREAM AT THE TT : Honda The story starts when Honda team travelled 6,000 miles from Japan to the Isle of Man for the 1959 Tourist Trophy motorcycle races. But when Honda secured the 125cc manufacturer’s team award on its debut the mockers were silenced and wins in two 1961 TT races proved that the Japanese factory had become a major force in motorcycling. During the following six years, Honda’s boldly innovative four-stroke machinery notched up victories in every solo TT race on the punishing 37.73-mile Mountain Course. After a period away from the TT Honda returned to the regenerated the races, where its UK-based team supported the event more consistently than any other maker and set the pace for them to match. Many of the greatest TT riders have been Honda-powered including Mike Hailwood, Jim Redman, Steve Hislop and John McGuinness was first to reach 130mph and of course the King of the Mountain himself Joey Dunlop, was the winner of 24 TT races for Honda. { 192pp, 250x290mm, August 2009; PB, £21.50, 1899602291:9781899602292 , Lily Publications Ltd } |
| RIDING IN THE ZONE : Advanced Techniques for Skillful Motorcycling [Ken Condon] Book & DVD. Riding motorcycles is fun but Ken Condon maintains there is a state of being beyond the simple pleasure of rolling down the road; this book was written to help riders find that state of being. It’s the experience of being physically and mentally present in the moment, where every sense is sharply attuned to the ride. Your mind becomes silent to the chatter of daily life and everyday problems seem to dissolve; you feel a deeper appreciation for life. Your body responds to this state of being with precise, fluid movements; you feel in balance, your muscles are relaxed, and it seems as though every input you make is an expression of mastery. With more than three decades of motorcycling under his belt, Ken Condon has had many opportunities to experience the Zone -- while road racing, dirt biking, and even commuting in heavy traffic. He recognises that the ability to ride in the Zone goes hand in hand with mastering basic motorcycling skills and achieving mental and emotional control. Condon’s experience as a teacher shows in the careful organisation of the book. He has identified all the factors that affect entering the Zone and addresses each one individually, from the development of awareness and mental skills to mastering physical control of the motorcycle. At the end of each chapter are drills designed to transform the book's ideas and concepts into solid riding skills. A companion DVD is included with the book to demonstrate each concept and technique and help the reader apply each lesson to street riding. { 144pp, 200x245mm, December 2008; PB, £24.99, 1884313760:9781884313769 , Whitehorse Press } |
| ROAD RIDERS GUIDE TO ENGLAND & WALES [Dick Henneman] From Devon to Northumberland and from East Anglia to Snowdonia these 42 detailed routes take you on some of the most interesting roads for riding imaginable. Roads that make you want to go back and ride them again and again - from little used mountain passes with tight hairpins to open, twisting, traffic free enjoyment and all through stunning countryside. The routes cover all types of terrain and vary in length from as little as ten miles to about 80. Some are included for the riding challenges they offer, others for the fantastic views, some take you to out of the way and remote places you would be unlikely to find unaided, whilst others are close to major centres but all will give you that wonderful sense of freedom and enjoyment that can only be gained from riding. The book is wire bound so it will easily fit in a map pocket or tank bag, and all the routes are printed in easy to follow symbols to help the rider navigate whilst on the move. The essential guide for anyone going touring in England and Wales. Easy to follow maps; Full directions; For sportsbike, tourer and classic riders; Fits in map pockets for navigating on the move; Things to see and where to stop on the road; Designed for the motorcyclist. { 116pp, 145x210mm, April 2004; SB, £13.95, 0953509869:9780953509867 , Panther Publishing Ltd } |
| ROAD RIDERS GUIDE TO SCOTLAND & IRELAND [Dick Henneman] From Campbeltown to Dalwhinnie and from Arklow to Galway these 37 detailed routes take you on a wonderful journey through the Highlands and around the wonderful scenery of Ireland. Here you will find roads that twist and turn as they snake through mountains and alongside lochs, roads that make your knee itch to feel the tarmac and above all roads that will make you want to come back for the sheer enjoyment of riding. The routes vary in length from about 70 to as little as just a few miles. Some are included for their sheer remoteness, others for the technical challenges they present and all have the stunning landscapes associated with Scotland and Ireland and provide the sense of freedom and enjoyment that can only be gained from riding. The book is wire bound so it will easily fit in a map pocket or tank bag, and all the routes are printed in easy to follow symbols to help the rider navigate whilst on the move. The essential guide for anyone going touring in Scotland and Ireland. Features: Easy to follow maps; Full directions; For sportsbike, tourer and classic riders; Fits in map pockets for navigating on the move; Things to see and where to stop on the road; Designed for the motorcyclist. { 108pp, 145x210mm, April 2004; SB, £13.95, 0953509877:9780953509874 , Panther Publishing Ltd } |
| RUBBER SIDE DOWN : The Biker Poet Anthology [José (JoeGo) Gouveia (ed)] "Rubber Side Down" combines poetry, essays and photography to challenge the stereotype of the 'bad boy' biker and chronicle the rise of the biker poet and biker poetry. Like cowboy poetry, biker poetry seems a genre on the rise. The book traces the beginnings of biker poetry to a poetry throw-down of sorts on a farm in Colorado in 1975, attended by an assortment of bikers and hippies and a young Hunter S. Thompson. The contributors to this book include the late Allen Ginsberg and Thom Gunn, Diane Wakoski, and a host of writers from the motorcycle press, including Dr. Martin Jack Rosenblum (Harley-Davidson Historian Emeritus), Susan Buck, and K. Peddlar Bridges. In addition, a special photo section has been provided by noted motorcycle photographer, Michael Lichter ("Choppers, Heavy Metal Art" and others). "Rubber Side Down" pushes beyond the typical image of the 'biker' and shows that the biker community is made up of professional individuals from all walks of life and countries across the world, and highlights the emergence of biker poetry. { 194pp, 155x230mm, August 2008; PB, £13.50, 1931122199:9781931122191 , Midpoint Trade Books (Archer Books) } |
| RUGGED ROAD [Theresa Wallach] London to Cape Town overland by Panther and sidecar, pulling a trailer. No roads, no backup -- just straight across the Sahara through equatorial Africa, and South to the Cape -- in 1935, without even a compass! This is quite simply the most incredible Panther journey ever! Undeterred by nomads, sand drifts, heat, rain, rivers, breakdowns and politics, Theresa Wallach and Florence Blenkiron completed a journey that might well defeat a modern bike. From oasis to oasis arguing with the French Foreign Legion for permission to continue, and winning; fashioning a tow hitch for the trailer when it broke in the desert; rebuilding the entire engine from scratch in Agadez; meeting gorillas, lions and snakes on the road, staying in African villages and meeting an amazing variety of friendly and helpful people. Not to mention having an accident in Tanganyika (Tanzania) with the only car seen on the road for days! { 150pp, 155x230mm, August 2007; PB, £14.00, 0954791290:9780954791292 , Panther Publishing } |
| RUPERT RATIO UNIT SINGLE ENGINE MANUAL : For BSA C15, B40, B25, B44 & B50 [Rupert Ratio] Armed with this book even the least experienced 'spanner man' will be able to not only rebuild a BSA Unit Single, but make it go better and more reliably than even BSA thought possible! This book quite literally takes the BSA (and Triumph) Unit Single engine apart, then it shows how to rebuild the engine correctly. The book includes wiring diagrams, complete specifications, hundreds of illustrations, a wealth of invaluable advice and tuning tips to make your unit single perform! This book will also be of interest to all BSA enthusiasts since it charts the development of one of the last and most successful machines to come out of Small Heath. Long after the factory closed Unit Singles were still a competitive force in trials and motocross riding and many are still used for that purpose today. { 267pp, 170x250mm, September 2000; PB, £16.95, 0953509818:9780953509812 , Panther Publishing Ltd } |
| SMOOTH RIDING : The Pridmore Way [Reg Pridmore with Geoff Drake] REVIEW: "Written in an easy-to-read style, the tome boasts numerous photographs and illustrations...and provides some great insights from one of motorcycling's great teachers." -- Motor Cycle Sport & Leisure, November 2004. { 160pp, 210x270mm, February 2004; PB, £20.99, 1884313469:9781884313462 , Whitehorse Press } |
| SOFT SCIENCE OF ROAD RACING MOTORCYCLES [Keith Code] At last, an actual workbook for the road racer and sport rider that details the process of high speed thought. Hundreds of questions aimed at solving the barriers of speed allow you to dissect your riding and pinpoint problem areas. This book elevates road racing into its proper place among the most demanding sports in the world. Here, the dynamic relationship between the rider and road is defined and ordered into a useable form. { 200pp, 210x270mm, August 1998; PB, £16.99, 096504503X:9780965045032 , Code Break Books } |
| STAYIN' SAFE : The Art & Science of Riding Really Well [Lawrence Grodsky] Larry Grodsky devoted his life to motorcycle safety. Through the riding courses he taught and his "Stayin’ Safe" columns in Rider magazine (from 1988 until his untimely death in 2006), he helped thousands of motorcyclists improve their skills and their ability to ride really well. This collection of Grodsky’s columns reveals his ability to illuminate complex and sometimes highly technical subjects with an entertaining and personal style, spiced with his trademark wry wit and keen observations of human behaviour. A master teacher, Grodsky was constantly learning from his students, always striving to find the best way to lead riders toward mastery of their two-wheeled vehicles. Many of his columns focus on helping riders develop specific skills (complete with practice exercises), while others deal with the riding environment and riders’ mental processes. While it is packed with information useful to both novice and experienced motorcyclists, this book is not structured as a how-to guide to motorcycle proficiency. Rather, it is a collection of thoughtful essays to be read and savoured individually. Readers will be rewarded by the beautifully written stories of a great motorcycle riding instructor who has left his mark on a generation of grateful riders. { 352pp, 160x235mm, March 2008; HB, £20.99, 1884313728:9781884313721 , Whitehorse Press } |
| THIRD WHEEL: THE ECCENTRIC ALTERNATIVE : A Guide to Sidecars & Trikes [Simon Potter] Almost everyone has a fascination with sidecars and trikes. Eccentric, even distinctly odd perhaps, but who hasn't experienced the urge to take a closer look, possibly even to ride one -- if only once! This book is a guide for those willing to take that plunge into the unknown and fit a sidecar or convert a bike to a trike. It takes the reader through the types of bike that are suitable, (old British singles to modern Japanese and US superbikes), the kinds of sidecar and trikes available and their advantages and disadvantages, how to fit them and set them up and how to ride and enjoy them for what they are -- neither motorcycle nor car but something uniquely different, strangely practical and immense fun! There is also a very detailed guide to trike and sidecar suppliers, accessories and a myriad of websites for further help, advice and information. This is a perfect book for all sidecar and trike enthusiasts and all those just interested in these wonderfully eccentric vehicles. Complete with a great many photos from the earliest sidecars to today's remarkable and luxurious three wheel machines. { 148pp, 170x235mm, March 2009; PB, £15.95, 0955659574:9780955659577 , Panther Publishing Ltd } |
| TT 2007 : The Centenary Festival Day-by-Day [Mick Duckworth] This book follows on from the successful "TT 100" book published by Lily Publications. The book follows day-by-day the 14 fascinating days of the 100th anniversary of the Tourist Trophy Races on the Isle of Man. Illustrated with a wealth of colour photographs from each day together with full results. { 160pp, 210x300mm, August 2007; HB, £22.50, 1899602038:9781899602032 , Lily Publications Ltd } |
| TWIST OF THE WRIST I [Keith Code] A step-by-step easy to use manual that tells motorcycle riders -- novice or veteran -- everything they need to successfully ride, race and improve their riding skills. Keith Code is the founder and director of the California Superbike School, the only high performance riding school in America. His school has taught thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts -- from beginners right through to nationally contracted factory riders. Keith's own superbike racing career has included sponsorship by Yoshimura, Racecrafters, Vetter and Kawasaki. { 144pp, 210x270mm, December 1983; PB, £16.99, 0965045013:9780965045018 , Code Break Books } |
| TWIST OF THE WRIST II : The Basics of High Performance Motorcycle Riding [Keith Code] This second volume uncovers and traces the direct links between man and machine. Keith's unique ability to unravel complexities and establish simple, essential principles, provide both street and race riders with real tools to think about, and understand for themselves the problems of riding. The author says: "The ten years since the publication of TWIST OF THE WRIST have been exciting ones for motorcyclists. That volume was my first attempt to create a 'technology' of riding: I knew there was one, it was simply a question of finding it. But TWIST OF THE WRIST II contains more real riding technology and addresses the source of our classic rider problems." { 134pp, 210x270mm, December 1993; PB, £16.99, 0965045021:9780965045025 , Code Break Books } |
| TWIST OF THE WRIST II, AUDIO CD : The Basics of High-Performance Motorcycle Riding [Keith Code, Notes by Doug Chandler] For nearly two decades 'A Twist of the Wrist' has been the high performance rider's bible of cornering. Enthusiasts worldwide have used Keith Code's unique perspective on the cornering art to improve there own skills and enjoyment. When Keith began his investigations into cornering in 1976 he left no stone unturned. Code translated his research into the world's number one rider training organisation, The California Superbike School. In addition, his private tutoring work with dozens of roadracers who later became champions is part of the sport's history. This studio recorded, 4 CD audio set is read by the author and contains dozens of new notes and comments that enhance the original work and includes four time World Champion Eddie Lawson's comments on the text. { 135x190mm, March 2002; CD, £21.70, 0965045080:9780965045087 , Code Break Books } |
| TWIST OF THE WRIST INTERACTIVE CD [Keith Code] A Twist of the Wrist has been the high performance rider's bible for over 20 years. Key elements of cornering were discovered and refined as no book as ever been done in the past. How many kinds of corners are there? How does a rider figure out a line? What are the key visual skills? How do you figure out a corner? How do you spot a riding barrier? What is the purpose of braking? How do riders create their own panic and make things worse? How can decisions you have made cause problems? Does trying not to crash make things better or worse? How do you organise riding priorities? A Twist of the Wrist provides anyone with an unforgettable, simple form to shape their riding and it applies to all situations. This interactive CD contains the text, drawings, diagrams, illustrations and photographs from the original book, Twist of the Wrist, plus 97 video clips and 75 new audio comments by Keith. It literally puts this vital information at your fingertips. Gain the same knowledge that countless street riders and scores of racing champions have used to identify their barriers and build a solid foundation for riding confidence. { October 2009; CD, £20.85, 0965045056:9780965045056 , Code Break Books } |
| TWIST OF THE WRIST VIDEO [Keith Code] This dynamic, superbly produced video teaches both techniques and safety for beginners and advanced riders. Divided into 15 sections, it contains over 400 shots in which the viewer is put on the bike and taken through correct and incorrect riding actions. Subjects such as cornering, braking and steering are covered thoroughly and entertainingly by champion rider, teacher and author Keith Code. Safety is stressed throughout. 107 minutes { January 1994; VI, £31.06, VIDEO , Code Break Books } |
| TWIST OF THE WRIST, 4 CD SET : The Number One classic Guide to Rider Improvement [Keith Code] For nearly two decades 'A Twist of the Wrist' has been the high performance rider's bible of cornering. Enthusiasts worldwide have used Keith Code's unique perspective on the cornering art to improve there own skills and enjoyment. When Keith began his investigations into cornering in 1976 he left no stone unturned. Code translated his research into the world's number one rider training organisation, The California Superbike School. In addition, his private tutoring work with dozens of roadracers who later became champions is part of the sport's history. This studio recorded, 4 CD audio set is read by the author and contains dozens of new notes and comments that enhance the original work and includes four time World Champion Eddie Lawson's comments on the text. { March 2002; CD, £21.70, 0965045048:9780965045049 , Code Break Books } |
| TWIST OF THE WRIST, THE DVD : The Motorcycle Rider's DVD [Keith Code] This DVD puts you on the bike with eight different, exciting camera positions. With nearly 400 action shots, not only on the bike but also from trackside and high above the rider, you see correct and incorrect riding. Ideas that were previously just words, spring to life. Drawings, diagrams and computer animations and demonstrations bring your visualisation of riding into a crystal clear understanding of cornering and braking. For nearly 20 years and on four continents, 'A Twist of the Wrist' has been the world's best-selling rider improvement information. This DVD puts 15 important sections of the book into 107 minutes of action and information. { March 2002; DV, £20.85, 0965045064:9780965045063 , Code Break Books } |
| TWO WHEELS ON TWO REELS : A History of Biker Movies [Mike Seate] The first book ever to explore biker movies, Two Wheels on Two Reels describes how these films formed our first impressions of bikers, influenced our culture, and brought big screen entertainment to a new level. Whether serious, funny, shocking, historical, or just plain weird, biker movies created a permanent place in our modern culture and our lives, shaping, reflecting, and sometimes spoofing the biker lifestyle. From 'The Wild One' to the biker-hero sagas of films like 'Mask', this book provides a fascinating view of how biker movies became so popular and influential to bikers and non-bikers alike. { 112pp, 215x280mm, January 2001; PB, £13.50, 1884313256:9781884313257 , Whitehorse Press } |
| TWO WHEELS THROUGH TERROR : Diary of a South American Motorcycle Odyssey [Glen Heggstad] Glen Heggstad, the self-proclaimed 'Striking Viking', is an adventure motorcyclist who seeks out and rides the most rugged places on the planet. He has been a Marine, a Hell's Angel, and a martial arts competitor, but no amount of training or experience was able to prepare him for what he became while riding to the southern tip of South America: a prisoner. This book is the shocking travelogue of Heggstad's journey, his capture by Colombia's rebel ELN army, and the eventual realisation of a dream. Read about an exciting round-trip to the tip of the world, made all the more amazing by its intermission at the hands of terrorists. Heggstad is ripped from his motorcycle, robbed of everything, and forced to march through strange jungles with assault rifles in his back. He is fed only small amounts of rice and water and is forced to carry heavy equipment, heavy packs, and heavy doubts about his future. Even with all the hand-to-hand and sophisticated combat training Heggstad possessed, it was his shrewd thinking, precise planning, and a 'do-or-die' last act of desperation that eventually secured his freedom. But Glen does not accept his ticket home to sunny Southern California. Instead, after weeks of torture and mental torment, he decides to show his terrorist captors that they had not beaten him, and that their violent methods will never beat Americans. With the help of his heroic support team back home, Heggstad receives another motorcycle, and another chance at realising his dream. Heggstad races, hoping to outlast his failing motorcycle, out-manoeuvre the pitfalls ahead, and outrun the psychological avalanche barrelling down behind him. Glen Heggstad has spared no detail from this account. He has stated that writing this book and reliving his tragedies was as painful as suffering through them the first time. Read this first-hand account of an ambitious motorcycle journey that gets horribly, and violently, detoured. { 273pp, 155x230mm, June 2004; HB, £20.99, 1884313493:9781884313493 , Whitehorse Press } |
| UPPER HALF OF THE MOTORCYCLE : On the Unitty of Rider & Machine [Bernt Speigel. English Translation by Meredith Hassall] Due to the popularity of Bernt Spiegel’s "The Upper Half of the Motorcycle" in its original German, leading to multiple editions and printings, the book has been translated into English to bring its provocative message to a wider audience. Spiegel’s metaphor considers the rider and the motorcycle as a single unit -- the rider being the upper half. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, Spiegel draws on anthropology, psychology, biology, physics, and other disciplines to analyse the theory and function of the man-machine unit. Motorcycle riding is seen as a serendipitous junction where people have created machines for personal transport and then become so adept at using them that the machine becomes like an artificial limb -- part of the rider himself. The ultimate goal for riders is the integration of the man-machine interface and skill development to the point of virtuosity. Spiegel considers the various aspects of motorcycle riding that must be understood, practised, and mastered before virtuosity can be attained. Many anecdotes, supplementary material, and in-depth treatment of specialised topics is contained in sidebars and footnotes to keep the main text as straightforward as possible. Numerous diagrams and photographs illustrate the book's principles. { 160pp, 215x280mm, March 2010; PB, £20.99, 1884313752:9781884313752 , Whitehorse Press } |
| VALENTINO ROSSI [Mirco Lazzari & Marco Masetti] Text in English and Italian. Valentino Rossi -- a legend in his own time. Valentino Rossi is one of the most beloved and idolised motorcycle racers on the MotoGP circuit today. Rossi raced his first motorcycle when he was fourteen, and soon after demonstrated his supreme ability. Always maintaining his cool on the track, Rossi’s daring moves led him to world champion status in 1997, a title he is unwilling to yield. This photographic record traces Rossi's development (and hairstyles) year by year, featuring page after page of on-the-track action. { 186pp, 195x130mm, October 2006; HB, £10.99, 159490152X:9781594901522 , Tide-Mark } |
| VELOCETTE SINCE 1950 : The Big Singles [Steve Wilson] Velocette is one of the legendary British motorcycle manufacturers. In their day few other machines of the period could go as fast for as long, or handle as well as a big Velocette single. It is a Velocette that holds the distinction of being the first bike to achieve 100 mph for 24 hours. This book provides detailed information on all of the large singles produced and how they changed over the years. It also gives a comprehensive description of the history of the company from 1950 until final closure in 1970. This is a fascinating and definitive account of Velocette which will interest all those who love old British bikes and one which no Velocette owner should be without. "Velocette Since 1950: The Big Singles" is reprinted, with permission, from an earlier work by Steve Wilson, "British Motorcycles since 1950" first published in 1992 by Patrick Stephens Ltd an imprint of Haynes Publishing Company, and now out of print. { 63pp, 215x280mm, August 2004; PB, £13.95, 0953509885:9780953509881 , Panther Publishing Ltd } |
| WE'VE ALL BEEN THERE! : A Collection of Cartoons Celebrating the Downside of Classic Biking [Spider] This collection of cartoons celebrates those magical moments when things don’t quite go right -- disasters in the garage, breakdowns, and the many moments of acute embarrassment and guilt which seem to plague us all! Of course, these are the moments that become stories told and retold, until we too find ourselves in danger of becoming a character in one of Spider’s cartoons! { 60pp, 235x155mm, January 2005; PB, £11.95, 0953509893:9780953509898 , Panther Publishing Ltd } |
| TWO WHEELS THROUGH TERROR : Diary of a South American Motorcycle Odyssey [Glen Heggstad] Glen Heggstad, the self-proclaimed 'Striking Viking', is an adventure motorcyclist who seeks out and rides the most rugged places on the planet. He has been a Marine, a Hell's Angel, and a martial arts competitor, but no amount of training or experience was able to prepare him for what he became while riding to the southern tip of South America: a prisoner. This book is the shocking travelogue of Heggstad's journey, his capture by Colombia's rebel ELN army, and the eventual realisation of a dream. Read about an exciting round-trip to the tip of the world, made all the more amazing by its intermission at the hands of terrorists. Heggstad is ripped from his motorcycle, robbed of everything, and forced to march through strange jungles with assault rifles in his back. He is fed only small amounts of rice and water and is forced to carry heavy equipment, heavy packs, and heavy doubts about his future. Even with all the hand-to-hand and sophisticated combat training Heggstad possessed, it was his shrewd thinking, precise planning, and a 'do-or-die' last act of desperation that eventually secured his freedom. But Glen does not accept his ticket home to sunny Southern California. Instead, after weeks of torture and mental torment, he decides to show his terrorist captors that they had not beaten him, and that their violent methods will never beat Americans. With the help of his heroic support team back home, Heggstad receives another motorcycle, and another chance at realising his dream. Heggstad races, hoping to outlast his failing motorcycle, out-manoeuvre the pitfalls ahead, and outrun the psychological avalanche barrelling down behind him. Glen Heggstad has spared no detail from this account. He has stated that writing this book and reliving his tragedies was as painful as suffering through them the first time. Read this first-hand account of an ambitious motorcycle journey that gets horribly, and violently, detoured. { 273pp, 155x230mm, June 2004; HB, £20.99, 1884313493:9781884313493 , Whitehorse Press } |
| UPPER HALF OF THE MOTORCYCLE : On the Unitty of Rider & Machine [Bernt Speigel. English Translation by Meredith Hassall] Due to the popularity of Bernt Spiegel’s "The Upper Half of the Motorcycle" in its original German, leading to multiple editions and printings, the book has been translated into English to bring its provocative message to a wider audience. Spiegel’s metaphor considers the rider and the motorcycle as a single unit -- the rider being the upper half. Taking a multidisciplinary approach, Spiegel draws on anthropology, psychology, biology, physics, and other disciplines to analyse the theory and function of the man-machine unit. Motorcycle riding is seen as a serendipitous junction where people have created machines for personal transport and then become so adept at using them that the machine becomes like an artificial limb -- part of the rider himself. The ultimate goal for riders is the integration of the man-machine interface and skill development to the point of virtuosity. Spiegel considers the various aspects of motorcycle riding that must be understood, practised, and mastered before virtuosity can be attained. Many anecdotes, supplementary material, and in-depth treatment of specialised topics is contained in sidebars and footnotes to keep the main text as straightforward as possible. Numerous diagrams and photographs illustrate the book's principles. { 160pp, 215x280mm, March 2010; PB, £20.99, 1884313752:9781884313752 , Whitehorse Press } |
| VALENTINO ROSSI [Mirco Lazzari & Marco Masetti] Text in English and Italian. Valentino Rossi -- a legend in his own time. Valentino Rossi is one of the most beloved and idolised motorcycle racers on the MotoGP circuit today. Rossi raced his first motorcycle when he was fourteen, and soon after demonstrated his supreme ability. Always maintaining his cool on the track, Rossi’s daring moves led him to world champion status in 1997, a title he is unwilling to yield. This photographic record traces Rossi's development (and hairstyles) year by year, featuring page after page of on-the-track action. { 186pp, 195x130mm, October 2006; HB, £10.99, 159490152X:9781594901522 , Tide-Mark } |
| VELOCETTE SINCE 1950 : The Big Singles [Steve Wilson] Velocette is one of the legendary British motorcycle manufacturers. In their day few other machines of the period could go as fast for as long, or handle as well as a big Velocette single. It is a Velocette that holds the distinction of being the first bike to achieve 100 mph for 24 hours. This book provides detailed information on all of the large singles produced and how they changed over the years. It also gives a comprehensive description of the history of the company from 1950 until final closure in 1970. This is a fascinating and definitive account of Velocette which will interest all those who love old British bikes and one which no Velocette owner should be without. "Velocette Since 1950: The Big Singles" is reprinted, with permission, from an earlier work by Steve Wilson, "British Motorcycles since 1950" first published in 1992 by Patrick Stephens Ltd an imprint of Haynes Publishing Company, and now out of print. { 63pp, 215x280mm, August 2004; PB, £13.95, 0953509885:9780953509881 , Panther Publishing Ltd } |
| WE'VE ALL BEEN THERE! : A Collection of Cartoons Celebrating the Downside of Classic Biking [Spider] This collection of cartoons celebrates those magical moments when things don’t quite go right -- disasters in the garage, breakdowns, and the many moments of acute embarrassment and guilt which seem to plague us all! Of course, these are the moments that become stories told and retold, until we too find ourselves in danger of becoming a character in one of Spider’s cartoons! { 60pp, 235x155mm, January 2005; PB, £11.95, 0953509893:9780953509898 , Panther Publishing Ltd } |