For The Ride https://www.fortheride.com Regular updates capturing the excitement, thrills and fascinating characters that make motorcycling our reason for getting up each day. Wed, 18 Dec 2019 15:41:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.2 2019 Speed Twin: Keeping tradition alive https://www.fortheride.com/bikes-and-customs/2019-speed-twin-keeping-tradition-alive/ Mon, 30 Sep 2019 13:34:18 +0000 https://www.fortheride.com/?p=45414 “My Dad would have been fascinated by the new Speed Twin. He still would have looked for ways to improve it, but I think even he may have struggled.”

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]]> “My Dad would have been fascinated by the new Speed Twin. He still would have looked for ways to improve it, but I think even he may have struggled.”

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]]> Taking on the Taffy Drwg https://www.fortheride.com/goings-on/taking-on-the-taffy-drwg/ Mon, 30 Sep 2019 12:39:07 +0000 https://www.fortheride.com/?p=45353 Turning adventure riding dreams into reality takes time, but work and a small budget meant James Eaton had to ride smart.

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]]> Turning adventure riding dreams into reality takes time, but work and a small budget meant James Eaton had to ride smart.

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]]> Bud Ekins: The stunt legend https://www.fortheride.com/stories/bud-ekins-the-stunt-legend/ Fri, 27 Sep 2019 11:18:46 +0000 https://www.fortheride.com/?p=45299 Six decades after movie legend Steve McQueen’s iconic scene in The Great Escape, the reality of the jump is still known to few.

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]]> Six decades after movie legend Steve McQueen’s iconic scene in The Great Escape, the reality of the jump is still known to few.

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]]> Speed Twin Samba-style https://www.fortheride.com/stories/speed-twin-samba-style/ Thu, 26 Sep 2019 09:47:08 +0000 https://www.fortheride.com/?p=44739 The best time to sweep into Porto is at sunset. Little lights begin to flicker on the city’s hills that lure you into its heart along narrow cobbled streets bordered by cafes and wine lodges. “Wow!” screamed Hanna Johansson as she eased her Speed Twin over the Dom Luis I Bridge spanning the River Douro […]

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]]> The best time to sweep into Porto is at sunset. Little lights begin to flicker on the city’s hills that lure you into its heart along narrow cobbled streets bordered by cafes and wine lodges. “Wow!” screamed Hanna Johansson as she eased her Speed Twin over the Dom Luis I Bridge spanning the River Douro into a mystical World Heritage city of fun and flowers.

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]]> Two up on a round the world Tiger https://www.fortheride.com/stories/two-up-on-a-round-the-world-tiger/ Tue, 24 Sep 2019 14:36:53 +0000 https://www.fortheride.com/?p=44881 The first leg of their journey consisted of battling through snow drifts. Nicki Hanke and boyfriend Moe Hoffman thought more than once about turning back.

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]]> The first leg of their journey consisted of battling through snow drifts. Nicki Hanke and boyfriend Moe Hoffman thought more than once about turning back.

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]]> Recreating the spirit of the 50s https://www.fortheride.com/bikes-and-customs/recreating-the-spirit-of-the-50s/ Mon, 23 Sep 2019 10:16:23 +0000 http://www.fortheride.com/?p=24238 The most standout motorcycle accessory at east London’s Bike Shed this year? The sidecar. Not the newest innovation but one that’s been elusive in recent years.

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]]> The most standout motorcycle accessory at east London’s Bike Shed this year? The sidecar. Not the newest innovation but one that’s been elusive in recent years.

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]]> The Triumph Bonneville breakfast club https://www.fortheride.com/stories/the-triumph-bonneville-breakfast-club/ Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:20:27 +0000 https://www.fortheride.com/?p=44810 Ride to the snow-covered north of the UK and you’ll begin to understand why they make such a big fuss about the Full English, says Instagram rider Alvaro Pangea. (And this was only in September.)

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]]> Ride to the snow-covered north of the UK and you’ll begin to understand why they make such a big fuss about the Full English, says Instagram rider Alvaro Pangea. (And this was only in September.)

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]]> Tiger 800 XRT: the bike for all seasons https://www.fortheride.com/bikes-and-customs/tiger-800-xrt-the-bike-for-all-seasons/ Thu, 19 Sep 2019 09:17:17 +0000 https://www.fortheride.com/?p=45090 Torrential rain, 180-degree bends, a never-ending vista of mountains, snow-fringed passes and hours in the saddle… all part of the Alpine solo adventure for rider Paloma Lence. The Spanish rider clocked up 3,200km in 10 days on her way to the Moto2 Grand Prix in Austria, all on a Triumph Tiger 800 XRT.

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]]> Torrential rain, 180-degree bends, a never-ending vista of mountains, snow-fringed passes and hours in the saddle… all part of the Alpine solo adventure for rider Paloma Lence. The Spanish rider clocked up 3,200km in 10 days on her way to the Moto2 Grand Prix in Austria, all on a Triumph Tiger 800 XRT.

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]]> Jorma Vik: The rock star riding to his own beat https://www.fortheride.com/stories/jorma-vik-the-rock-star-riding-to-his-own-beat/ Wed, 11 Sep 2019 09:48:57 +0000 https://www.fortheride.com/?p=44465 Let us take you on a ride deep into the northern Californian desert. The trip will be led by Eagles of Death Metal drummer Jorma Vik on his Triumph Bonneville Desert Sled. Joining him on the wild camping expedition are two good friends: Tamara Raye and Johnny Ryan, both owners of perfectly outfitted Triumph Scramblers. […]

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]]> Let us take you on a ride deep into the northern Californian desert. The trip will be led by Eagles of Death Metal drummer Jorma Vik on his Triumph Bonneville Desert Sled. Joining him on the wild camping expedition are two good friends: Tamara Raye and Johnny Ryan, both owners of perfectly outfitted Triumph Scramblers.

Tamara is a musician, too – she plays bass for WARGIRL which frequently tours across Europe as well as the US. However, you will more often find her at Disneyland, where she has what must be one of the best jobs ever: creating engineering solutions for their rides.

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]]> Triumph and The Stranglers on the road https://www.fortheride.com/stories/on-the-road-with-the-stranglers/ Fri, 06 Sep 2019 14:52:52 +0000 http://fortheride.com/?p=1382 They’re still proving their own song’s “no more heroes” mantra wrong by playing to sell out crowds around the world, but The Stranglers keep their feet and wheels on the ground with a Triumph always close at hand.

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]]> They’re still proving their own song’s “no more heroes” mantra wrong by playing to sell out crowds around the world, but The Stranglers keep their feet and wheels on the ground with a Triumph always close at hand.

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]]> WATCH: Amazing snowboard descent https://www.fortheride.com/lifestyle/watch-amazing-snowboard-descent/ Wed, 04 Sep 2019 10:09:56 +0000 https://www.fortheride.com/?p=39719 There’s no denying it. Summer is OVER. Time to think about going snowbound. Here’s your inspiration… The new GoPros with HyperSmooth technology are putting out jaw-dropping footage – just see this video. With integrated GoPro connectivity and control system on the latest Triumph bikes, we’re expecting some amazing shots from motorcycles and riders taking their […]

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]]> There’s no denying it. Summer is OVER. Time to think about going snowbound. Here’s your inspiration…

The new GoPros with HyperSmooth technology are putting out jaw-dropping footage – just see this video. With integrated GoPro connectivity and control system on the latest Triumph bikes, we’re expecting some amazing shots from motorcycles and riders taking their Triumphs to the world’s most incredible places. Now we’re passing the baton to you. What bike adventures will you film?

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]]> Street Triple on four wheels https://www.fortheride.com/stories/street-triple-on-four-wheels/ Fri, 30 Aug 2019 11:12:24 +0000 https://www.fortheride.com/?p=44656 We’re all familiar with the usual university teams: from tennis to football and debating. At Stralsund University of Applied Sciences in northern Germany, however, some students wanted something different. Meet the students who, as kids, had already become addicted to the smell of burnt rubber and who were intoxicated by the adrenalin kick only high […]

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]]> We’re all familiar with the usual university teams: from tennis to football and debating. At Stralsund University of Applied Sciences in northern Germany, however, some students wanted something different. Meet the students who, as kids, had already become addicted to the smell of burnt rubber and who were intoxicated by the adrenalin kick only high speeds provide.

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]]> DGR rides again – are you ready? https://www.fortheride.com/stories/dgr-rides-again-are-you-ready/ Fri, 30 Aug 2019 08:43:00 +0000 https://www.fortheride.com/?p=44225 The countdown is on to the eighth Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, the Triumph-sponsored global phenomenon that has raised millions of dollars for men’s prostate and mental health.

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]]> The countdown is on to the eighth Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, the Triumph-sponsored global phenomenon that has raised millions of dollars for men’s prostate and mental health.

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]]> The Triumph Daytona: Rewriting history https://www.fortheride.com/bikes-and-customs/the-triumph-daytona-rewriting-history/ Wed, 28 Aug 2019 13:58:34 +0000 https://www.fortheride.com/?p=44117 Just as branding was starting to become a thing, Buddy Elmore flew round the Daytona 200 course on a Triumph Tiger to come from 46th on the grid to first, nudging an average 100mph.

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]]> Just as branding was starting to become a thing, Buddy Elmore flew round the Daytona 200 course on a Triumph Tiger to come from 46th on the grid to first, nudging an average 100mph.

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]]> Classic TT: Where past meets present https://www.fortheride.com/goings-on/classic-tt-where-past-meets-present/ Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:39:01 +0000 https://www.fortheride.com/?p=44067 Race fans flocking to this year’s Classic TT are in for a hat-trick of historical treats at Triumph’s paddock display.

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]]> Race fans flocking to this year’s Classic TT are in for a hat-trick of historical treats at Triumph’s paddock display.

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