MoreBikes.co.uk Podcast

Welcome to this special episode of the MoreBikes Podcast. Today we would like to present to you an exclusive interview with the racing legend, James Whitham.James Whitham raced in both British and International championships, winning the British Championship twice. The Huddersfield-born racer won the 1986 British 80cc Championship and the 1988 1300cc Production British Championship. That’s not all though as he also competed at the Isle of Man TT between 1986 to 1989.The following was an exclusive interview with James that focused on the highs and lows of his career, his upbringing and very eccentric father and much more. Bertie Simmonds, editor of Classic Motorcycle Mechanics, conducted the interview as part of an evening with James Whitham. There is the use of some colourful language in this episode so this content is recommended for adults only. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to this special episode of the MoreBikes Podcast. Today we would like to present to you an exclusive interview with the genius engineer Allen Millyard.Millyard is behind some of the wackiest bike creations, including his award-winning ‘Flying Millyard’, which is powered by a gigantic, 5.0-litre V-twin engine designed for an aeroplane. It resembles a two-wheeled Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and was magically created in his modest suburban garage in Berkshire. The following was an exclusive interview which took place at the Carole Nash Motorcycle Mechanics Show at the Stafford County Showground. Resident compere and racing star, Steve Plater, conducted the interview. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Welcome to this special episode of the MoreBikes Podcast. Today we would like to present to you an exclusive interview with the most successful sidecar racer of all time, Steve Webster.Born in Easingwold, North Yorkshire, Webster’s career began aged 19 back in 1980 at his local circuit, Elvington near York. He went on to achieve a magnificent and very successful career, winning the FIM Sidecar Championship a record-breaking ten times.This was an exclusive interview which took place at the Carole Nash Motorcycle Mechanics Show at the Stafford County Showground. Resident compere and racing star, Steve Plater, conducted the interview. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We’ve been out on the world launch of Honda’s new Africa Twins. Over two days in Sardinia we got the chance to ride the new off-road ready Africa Twin and the two new sport-tourer leaning Africa Twin Adventure Sport’s. In between the riding, we found ten minutes to sit down with Honda’s Large Project Leader Kenji Morita and Paul Nowers from Honda Motor Europe to talk about exactly what’s going on with the three new models. For our first impressions of the new Honda Africa Twins, plus more in-depth tests, exclusive interviews and the latest news from the world of motorcycling, visit www.MoreBikes.co.uk And for the full length world launch review of Honda's latest generation adventure machines, check out the December 2019 issue of Motorcycle Sport and Leisure magazine. To get your hands on a copy, visit: www.mslmagazine.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Morebikes has been speaking to Eelco Van Beek and Richard Barrett from Arai Europe about the iconic Japanese helmet manufacturers all-new Renegade lid, its unique VAS visor system, and why Arai is at the forefront of safety. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We had a chat with the Frenchman who had a fantastic rookie season in MotoGP. He talks about the highs and lows of the current season and what’s to come next year. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the latest podcast from MoreBikes the guys are catching up after Mikko's latest riding trip, taking in the pleasures of the 2018 Kawasaki Z900RS just outside of Barcelona, there's a run-through of which bikes caught their attention at the recent motorcycle shows. And scumbags on bikes? What do they reckon to these scumbags on bikes and the police's plans to catch them? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Time for another MoreBikes Podcast! Tony and Mikko grab a noisy lunch and run through what's on the horizon with the big shows looming large. They also examine the latest, most exciting Honda plans that could well upset Ducati plus there's some trick new kit to check out and how to live with riding in the grotty weather. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here it is, our 43rd podcast and in this issue Tony and Mikko talk about riding in the UK, abroad, riding with the world's first Heads Up Display system that you can buy. Breaking news on those funny Ducati racing wheels is also discussed as is the end of the Panigale and the birth of new V4 superbikes. Comparing a RG500 Suzuki Gamma to the latest R6 Yamaha starts off as a bit of fun but ends up making a point about the next generation of motorcycle riders. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The 2016 Pirelli Moto British National Superstock Champ tells all about the amazing year he had scrapping away on the Team Green 600 and looks at what's coming up next for him in 2017. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Superbike racer James Ellison reveals what life is like inside the title race for a BSB crown and explains where the Kawasaki ZX-10R is strongest on home soil. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our Mikko has been out and about with Suzuki's Maverick Vinales and been chatting with the MotoGP star about all things present and future. Check it out. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

BSB star Leon Haslam talks about his season so far on the Kawasaki, how Suzuka fitted in with his busy schedule and how his game plan will change in the run up to the showdown at the end of the season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fast Bikes has been chatting with Kawasaki DRT motocross star Tommy Searle about his history with the green factory and the year so far. From a brilliant start to recovering from a horrible knee injury Tommy is back and firing on all cylinders. Here's the chat. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Morebikes interviewed Ben McGinley, Industrial Designer at Harley-Davidson who designed the new Roadster, when the bike was launched in Marseille, France. Ben is responsible for creating motorcycle concepts, conducting research and working with engineering and marketing teams to develop motorcycles. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We caught up with Paul James, Director of Product Planning at Harley-Davidson and the man behind some of the coolest Harleys around, in windy St. Tropez. In fact, it was so windy that there are a couple of times when the sound quality drops (sorry folks!) but don’t worry, you still get all the juicy inside info from the man in the know. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mason Law is the hottest, newest property in the British Supersport Championship for 2016. We caught up with the Gearlink Kawasaki star to go through everything in his racing head at the start of the season. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The MoreBikes.co.uk team have a lunchtime chat about the new Hydrogen-powered bike that challenges electric future, speculate on Suzy Perry’s return to hosting MotoGP, and take comfort in the fact that even the best riders can get too carried away and bin it before completing a lap. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

After a creative break, the MoreBikes.co.uk podcasts are back: Tony and Mikko discuss the latest motorbikes, technology and kit – everything from the Isle of Man TT Races to Tom Hardy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MoreBikes’ Editor, Tony, spent some time with the fastest twins on the planet. The three of them have been a daft unit since the lads started racing and rather than bother any racetrack they decided to go golfing. What follows is a rambling hour (nearly) of time with the Lowes boys – two of the most talented riders in the game today. Former World Supersport Champion and Moto2 race winner Sam talks about his future in Moto2 and MotoGP and former British Superbike Champion and current Voltcom Crescent Suzuki World Superbike star Alex talks about the year so far and what’s around the corner for him. Enjoy the chaos of the Lowes boys at full, competitive and enjoyable best. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bruce Wilson is out on the world launch of the new Africa Twin, before his full report appears here Bruce took some time out to look at the DCT system used on the new bike. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join Motorcycle Sport & Leisure magazine's Bruce Wilson at the world launch of Honda's Africa Twin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More chat from the EICMA show in Milan: MoreBikes.co.uk caught up with Martin Lambert from Kawasaki EU. Martin talked us through what’s in the horizon for the Japanese motorbike giant and it sounds like the future is supercharged. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MoreBikes.co.uk had a chat with Bimota’s Gianluca Galasso at the EICMA show in Milan. We talked about the new café racer and the Impeto that were on display, as well as the new supercharged race kit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Tony interviews Natalie Kane at Goodwood. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week Tony gets chatting with Nick Campolucci: the head of motorcycles at Honda! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tony talks to Motocross racer, Cath King about her family, Motocross racing, and the differences between men and women. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MoreBikes’ Editor, Tony, spent some time with the fastest twins on the planet. The three of them have been a daft unit since the lads started racing and rather than bother any racetrack they decided to go golfing. What follows is a rambling hour (nearly) of time with the Lowes boys – two of the most talented riders in the game today. Former World Supersport Champion and Moto2 race winner Sam talks about his future in Moto2 and MotoGP and former British Superbike Champion and current Voltcom Crescent Suzuki World Superbike star Alex talks about the year so far and what’s around the corner for him. Enjoy the chaos of the Lowes boys at full, competitive and enjoyable best. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MoreBikes has been for a natter with the mighty Dave Thorpe, motocross legend and the man behind the Honda off-road school, to find out how and why those who haven't ridden on dirt yet, can and should! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Steph Jeavons is an amazing rider who has travelled the world on her Honda and is still going on crazy, massive mileage missives. MoreBikes caught up with her for a chat about all things global. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MoreBikes has been chatting with superfast Jenny Tinmouth - Honda factory racer in British Superbikes, excellent motorcycle mechanic and biggest smiler in racing - about all things two wheels. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MoreBikes has been chatting to the very likeable BSB podium man Dan Linfoot. The Honda rider didn't hold back when talking about the recent injury, his amazing start to the season and how competitive the ageing Honda Fireblade really is. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Time for a catch up with the funniest TT winner ever. Gaz stops off half way through a 100-mile long cycle ride to shoot the motorcycling breeze with MoreBikes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s Carli’s final podcast and as usual there’s some talk of motorcycles but also films, actors, new Top Gear presenters, hover bikes and riding gear – oh and wisdom teeth and cheesy puffs… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MoreBikes.co.uk’s, Carli Ann Smith, chatted to Louie Amphlett, a recent Product Design graduate from the University of Brighton, who could hold the secret to the future of motorcycle helmet design…. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The MoreBikes.co.uk team chats about Carli’s Italian adventures on the new Moto Guzzis, Tony’s love of dropping in French words into conversation and the behind the scenes gossip on launches. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It’s time for the MoreBikes.co.uk team to ramble about two-wheeled machines once more. Carli’s been riding the electric Harley-Davidson prototype machine at Millbrook testing facility, testing her Shoei NXR helmet and is excited about heading out on the launch of the Moto Guzzi Audace and Eldorado in Italy next week. Tony tells all about the tyre launch he’s returned from, his attempts to be ‘cool’ by attending the Bike Shed event next weekend and of course, there are the usual distractions chatting about films and even a bit of singing at the end… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The MoreBikes.co.uk team talk about Carli’s escapades on a ladies-only track day at Donington Park, how excited she is about trying the new helmet from Shark with built in LED’s and she reveals what she will be riding next week. Tony’s off on yet another tyre test adventure and says what he thinks of the new Avengers film – oh and he does a lot of burping too thanks to drinking Cherry Pepsi too fast… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Catch up with the MoreBike’s team as they talk about their recent escapades and adventures. Tony talks about his trip to America to test out some Pirelli tyres and Carli talks about presenting at the Stafford Show. They voice their opinions on what is suitable riding gear and is it ever ok just to wear ‘normal’ jeans when riding? As usual, the recording ends in chaos when a mutual admiration of racing legend Steve Plater is discovered… To view the motorcycle jeans test video we mention in the episode, just click here: http://www.morebikes.co.uk/the-motorcycle-jeans-destruction-test/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Catch up with MoreBikes.co.uk's Tony and Carli and find out where they've been and what they've got coming up. Ton'ys been out in Misanoon an Aprilia launch and Carli has been trying out the Yamaha R3 for size. They talk about getting your knee down on track, racing results and whether Carli can really stand on her head or not... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's the usual random collection of motorcycling chat from the MoreBikes team including; not taking your helmet off at petrol stations, the smell of new gear, the ULEZ charge in London and who the team think should be their body doubles... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Find out what Carli got up to on the Honda Forza 125 launch last week, what really happens behind the scenes on launches and what the two thought of the MotoGP result at the weekend – plus more giggling and rambling… See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

MoreBikes.co.uk’s Carli quizzes her new ‘boss’, Tony Carter. Find out his most embarrassing moments on two wheels – and believe us, there are a few! – and get a sneaky peek at what the new twosome has planned for 2015… Ian Webb's review of Motor Cycle Monthly: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOfRz9ukAcU&feature=youtu.be And his Scorpion EXO 1000 helmet review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA-TGaPbwro&feature=youtu.be See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bruce Wilson and John Milbank talk to Scott Redding at the Bennetts stand during the NEC Motorcycle Live Show. From his personal account of how he got started, to getting his head down… it's fifteen minutes you can't miss! The interview starts very quickly, but we had to cut out the drunken tales of debauchery between Bruce and Scott during their early years of racing... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bertie Simmonds talks to James Hewing about the history of the National Motorcycle Museum. It's an interesting tour behind the scenes of bikes dating back as far as 1898, and an insight into the museum's founder, Roy Richards; considered by many to be the ultimate patriot. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

"In my day, PC meant Pulling Crumpet". Former motorcycle racer and Barry Sheene's teammate, Steve Parish talks about embarrassing crashes, concussion, Marc Marquez, and riders' farts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Motorcycling's man of the year and British champion Jamie Whitham talks about World Superbikes, wheelying the H2R, restoring a classic, and how things just ain't what they used to be. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Carl Fogarty and Pierfrancesco Chili chat racing, fighting and flat-trackers with Classic Motorcycle Mechanics editor Bertie Symonds. Enjoy hearing the legends tell us how it really is... not for sensitive ears! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Motorcycle Sport and Leisure Editor, Tony Carter and Editor of The Classic Motorcycle, James Robinson, join Carli to talk about the new bikes and scooters that have been unveiled at the Intermot show in Germany. Get ready for biker banter, forgotten shoes, carbon fibre wings and some honest opinions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In episode two, John and Carli are joined by Motorcycle Sport and Leisure editor Tony Carter to discuss… Fast bikes! Get more at www.morebikes.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Brought to you by MoreBikes, welcome to episode 1 of our brand new podcast where John, Carli and Joe talk about track days. Read the latest bike news at www.morebikes.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.