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Each episode will see Andi’s creative sparks fly, devising unique themed dishes to serve up on the big day. For inspiration, she’ll meet local chefs and suppliers, getting to grips with the regional produce and recipes that make the area special. There was no code of silence,” says Mike. “ They did talk to the police , but, then, it’s quite sobering when you find yourself interviewed in connection with murder. Even for the toughest of people, it’s quite sobering. He said a rival gang, the Motorcycle Tramps, wanted to take over the United Bikers’ Birmingham chapter.” In the height of summer it can get busy, with the single-lane roads on the west coast struggling to cope. The shoulder season of April/May and September/October might be preferable, with quieter roads, fewer midges and often better weather than in the summer. The killer was among those arrested, but no-one would shed light on who it was.” Read More Related Articles

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West out of Rhayader, take the B4518 briefly, before turning right signposted Mountain Road. This is the run that takes you all the way out along the top of the Elan Valley, following the road to Devil’s Bridge Falls.This is a narrow but stunning road, with the ruins of copper mines and big views over the valleys, before the final run down into Rhayader. From there, Wales is your oyster.Take care on the narrow lanes, as mud can often be on the road and corners aren’t always well sighted. The focus on this run through the Peak District is the scenery, not so much the balls-out riding. We continue to a farmstead near Machynlleth for a two-day intimate gathering of about 70 people under the banner of the Adventure Gathering. My bike is the only Sprint, and Jess’s TRK certainly isn’t a Triumph Tiger or BMW GS.

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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. Mr David Jones, prosecuting, claimed all seven were either apprentices or full members of the United Bikers of Great Britain. The A4139 through Jameston leads us to Tenby, where we head north on the A478 to join the A477. The next right takes us away from the A40 as we follow a series of winding roads to the small town of LLansteffa. It’s a quaint little seaside village with few shops, a pub and unspoilt beach. By the time we arrive, the sun is starting to set and we’re ready to call it a day. We meet our host, pitch up, eat, sleep on our first flat surface in three nights and find a new appreciation for basic fields. Despite ranking in the top 10 not-spots for all bikers, Peterborough shares joint-second with Sheffield on our list of most popular cities for new motorcyclists. However, Sheffield saw a larger year-on-year increase with only 8 new motorcyclists in 2020 compared to Peterborough’s 16. The best places to goEach route is accompanied by an AA map, turn-by-turn directions and places to stop along the route – all in an ideal format which fits snugly into a motorcycle tank bag. It’s one of the most uninterrupted coastal runs in the country, passing through cliff-top moorland at the top of Exmoor National Park, down the steepest of hills and having some quaint Devonshire villages to stop at on route.

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One of the most unspoiled and beautiful regions of the Lake Districtand this is an ideal base for exploring the many local attractions including Muncaster Castle, the famous La’al Ratty, (described by many as the most beautiful train journey in England), Maryport Aquarium, the Eskdale and Wasdale valleys which includes the challenging Scafell Pike; England’s highest peak. The A487 continues and runs alongside the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. After Newgale, we continue down Welsh Road taking us through the National Park. This road runs parallel along the coast and dune hills, which on a clear day with empty roads offers mile after mile of pleasurable cruising. 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. Somewhere, on a road between Aberdeen and Inverness, the fractured surfaces and sharp turns lead me to get a puncture in my rear tyre and we pull over to fix it. In the dip of the next valley, we spot a house and pull into a lay- just before property’s drive. As soon as we stop, an elderly man and his young grandson come out to ask what the problem is and whether they could help. I make a few attempts to repair the puncture with a plug-n-go tyre kit. Unsuccessful, I call the RAC, “No patrol in your area available.” 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.As a civil engineer working on big construction projects, Susan Francombe grew so used to construction disputes that she decided to take a part-time legal course and passed her bar exams. ‘I’d like to say it was part of a career plan,’ she laughs, ‘but it wasn’t.’ This new series for BBC Two and iPlayer sees the renowned chef and restauranteur bring her party organising skills to towns and cities across the UK, galvanizing communities with her unwavering belief in the power of delicious food, good vibes and great music to bring people together and lift the soul. 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. Pro-tip: If you’re textile kit does get wet and you’ve insulated your sleeping bag with an additional bivvy bag, you can stow your wet clothes inside the bottom of your sleeping bag, insulation combined with your body heat should be enough to somewhat dry out textile materials, although 8 hours will not make them totally dry, they’ll at least be more comfortable.