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The South West was the second most popular area for new bikers, with 89 newbies per 100,000 people, and the South East ranking in third spot, with 77 motorcyclists per 100,000 people. Amazingly, thanks to a steady increase in EU legislation aimed at making it harder for younger people to get started on two wheels, more than half of Britain’s bikers today are over 40 and 25% are over 50. Having done just enough research to know there wasn’t anything of much significance riding along the coast north from Dublin, we decide to make time and cover the first 70 miles on the M1 motorway. Following the road through Belfast and joining the A8 we reach the coastal road by Drains Bay, just past Larne. From here heading north to Ballycastle we ride alongside the waterline with some spectacular cliffside roads and sea views bringing the first great pleasure in riding Ireland. As we near the end of the loop, the good riding just keeps getting better. We ride through Portmadog and arrive at the Britannia Terrace. It’s a land mass bridge crossing Afon Glaslyn, a small estuary on Snowdonia’s doorstep where the riding becomes particularly stunning.

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To discover what makes motorcycling so worthwhile and why bikers’ passions run deep, we talked to three enthusiasts. Paul Davey, 52, orthopaedic surgeonSusan’s parents were petrolheads who went go-kart racing and did car rallies. One of her earliest memories as a child was lap-scoring for them at Brands Hatch. The killer was among those arrested, but no-one would shed light on who it was.” Read More Related Articles The SX is the bike I shipped to Canada in 2019 and rode around the US, then I shipped it to Australia and rode it around there too. I can’t see myself parting with it – though I do need to get a new tank for it. The Hairy Bikers celebrate the food and people of Britain’s west shores in The Hairy Bikers Go West

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Each week they’ll ride across one stunning part of the west coast and explore the changing area through restaurants, recipes, producers and inventive new food entrepreneurs. By midnight on the day of the killing, Mike and a fellow detective had charged two of the arrested men - one of them the “chairman” of the chapter and known by the street tag Ugly – with affray and possessing offensive weapons. PC Howles, who worked on the tangled investigation, recalled: “I was seconded onto the enquiry and remember taking the victim’s clothing to the forensic laboratory in Gooch Street so that they could try to work out what size and type of knife was used. Afterwards, myself and another officer went out and bought a knife from a shop with similar dimensions.” Serving lunch and dinnerwhere the menu is based very firmly on fantastic Welsh produce, including lamb, steaks, seafood, cheese, vegetables and Welsh dairy ice cream. A choice of en-suite rooms, with B&B and dinner options.Thefriendly and attentive staff will do everything possible to guarantee the warmest welcome and the happiest of stays.Just like any holiday, a trip on a motorcycle – be it in the UK, Europe or beyond – can be ruined bydelays, lost documents, illness and more. There are plenty of travel insurance options, but you need to make sure you get a policy that includes riding motorcycles, and if it does, that it's for bikes of the engine size you'll be riding (many only cover up to 250cc). At its most basic, you should look for insurance that provides cover for the following: We meander our way on L-roads until we pass Cork on the N40, joining the N25 on the other side of Lough Mahon. From Little Island to Dungarvan, for speed more than story, we stay on the N25. At Dungarvan we stay on the R675 past Stradbally, through Boatstrand and onto Tramore before heading north and crossing the River Barrow on the N25 leaving County Kilkenny and entering County Wexford. In terms of time, while it is possible to do the NC500 in three days or less, to enjoy it fully a good five days would be best advised, as the pace is slow and the opportunities to stop plentiful. Don’t rush it if you don’t have to. Nestled in the heart of Dawlish Warren, a short walk from the beach and South West Coastal Path. A short ride to the Dartmoor National Park, the coastal resorts of Teignmouth and Torquayand an hour (ish) to Taunton and the port of Plymouth. It’s the first fully mapped legal trail route through mainland Europe; a total of 2112 miles in length, with 1634 of those miles through the UK.

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I displayed the whole thing on a wall in the incident room so that officers could brief themselves. This was seen as quite an innovative approach because we did not yet have the luxury of crime analysts to do this sort of intelligence and evidence mapping for us. Oxford is the second most populous motorcycle city, with 127,773 riders making up 2.54% of the nation’s biking population. With easy entry to the Cotswolds, this historic city offers easy access to beautiful countryside.

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Once again, Greater London found itself in last place – contending with the huge and constantly growing population. Only 31 new riders per 100,000 people could be found in London in 2021. The next morning, we head towards Hull on the A15. We took this route to enjoy the panoramic views of the Humber estuary over the Humber Bridge, a 2.2km single span suspension bridge offering the most spectacular gateway into Humber and on to North Yorkshire. This is a toll bridge but it’s free for motorcycles and trikes. There are three main starting points of the North East 250 route; Ballindalloch, Aberdeen Airport, and through Glenshee. Whether you’re arriving from near or far, you won’t be disappointed as you explore the castles, wildlife, coastal villages, stunning beaches, golf courses, mountains, forests, distilleries, and everything else the heart of Scotland has to offer.” of the nation’s motorcyclists have settled in Swansea, making it Britain’s number one biker spot. Located on the South Wales coast, Swansea offers both shoreline and lush, green scenic routes – it’s hardly surprising the city hosts 141,781 riders.

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One of the best parts of this route is reaching Hunters Quay and taking a short ferry crossing across Clyde. With so many available crossings at multiple ports on the west coast, I suggest you make a crossing at least once. In good weather, the crossing is an absolute pleasure and an opportunity for tired bikers to make up good distance without so much as a twist of the wrist. We head further north and spying grey menacing clouds in the distance we alter our route slightly in an attempt to remain dry for as long as possible. This serendipitous choice brings us to two of the kindest people I’ve ever met, and although this experience won’t be your own should you tour Britain, I have to share it as a reminder of the good in people and those who may help you along the way.

We begin riding parallel along the M6 through Lancaster and onto Poulton-le-Fylde before finally re-joining the coastline to two of my favourite seaside towns. Their journey begins on Bute Island and travels through Dumfries & Galloway, Lancashire, Merseyside & the Isle of Man, North Wales, The Severn Estuary and Somerset, ending in Devon. Britain and Ireland offer some of the best motorcycle routes in the world because for generation after generation people passionately explore, ride and write about what Britain has to offer bikers. From coast to coast, national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty all with their own unique turns and bends, Britain provides something for everyone.