“Motorcycles are no longer a cheap mode of transport, they’re now recreational vehicles.” - Larry Hagman on Discovery Channel
The other night I was watching a video someone taped from the discovery channel. I think the program was called “The history of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles”. I enjoyed the video even though I’m not a Harley fan.
Anyway, this […]
Continue reading about Um, helloo - my bike is not a “Recreational Vehicle”!
Weaving through traffic is a skill that takes time and practice to develop. All important is bike control at low speeds, being alert, being pro-active and the more experience the better. So practice, practice practice.
Beating traffic jams are also the reason a lot of us ride bikes- and the scenario most likely to have us […]
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The all important IUB code of ethics. Compiled by Axel and immediately accepted by all and sundry:
Continue reading about The all important IUB code of ethics.
Two mean looking bikers are sitting on their big V-Twins in front of Cape technical college waiting to pick up a third. Minding their own business.
White Toyota with 3 gentlemen with thick golden chains around their thick necks pulls up and parks about 2 cm from said big V-Twins, obviously trying to scare them into […]
Not to be outdone, the clever folks at Bike/IUB decided every self respecting combination of hooligans needs a Charter. So here’s ours.
This is serious. It was written in 1997 when IUB was started.
What to expect…
aka The rools according to Axel (photo - noshit).
We will jaag on the streets…
We will jaag on the tracks…
We will jaag…
aka2 The rools according to Axel
During my 25 years (OK make that 30 I really am that old) of riding, I’ve done a lot of thinking. Apart from ridiculous choices in headgear, here are some other mistakes riders make.
We all ride for different reasons but for those that ride regularly nothing beat the thrill that the perfect ride will give […]
If you’re lucky enough to be buying a new bike, here are some tips.
Riding with someone can be nice. For you. Have you ever wondered whether your pillion is enjoying her/himself as much as you are. Here’s how to make the experience one to remember…
You might qualify to be an IUB’er if …
all your refrigerator magnets are bike logo’s
all the links on your web page are bike related
if you’d rather ride than eat
you think everyone else’s bike is shit
if you think a six pack and a hot […]
