TRAVELLING ESSENTIALS
Motorcycle Clothing
- Helmet
- Jacket
- Pack away waterproofs
- Trousers
- Boots
- Gloves (summer and winter)
- Spare socks
- Sunglasses
- Neck tube
- Ear plugs
Gadgets
- Mobile phone
- Quad Lock
- Travel tripod
- GoPro / Sena / Drift
- GoPro stick
- Set of memory cards
- Chargers and USB battery pack
- Laptop or tablet
Security
- Disc lock
- Chain lock
- Bike cover
Over night
- Sleeping bag and pillow
- Roll mat
- Tent
- Stove
- Head torch
- Towel
Luggage
- Ruck sack
- Soft or Hard Panniers
- Top box
- Tank bag
- Tool box or tube
- Cargo net
Hygiene
- Toothbrush and paste
- Shower gel/ shampoo
- First aid kit
- Hand sanitiser
- Sun cream
- Passport and copies
- Driver’s licence and copies
- Travel insurance
- Passport photographs (can’t have enough of these)
- Bank cards
- Spare bike key
Tools
- Wrench and socket set
- Puncture repair kit
- Ratchet strap
- Multi-tool
- Cable ties and duct tape
Food and water
- Hydration bladder pack / Camel pack
- Dry food snacks
BY RIDER'S FOR RIDER'S
MOTORBIKE LOUNGE
Cornwall's Motorbike Lounge. Based in Newquay, we offer the perfect hub to plan your next ride, unwind with a coffee and a Cornish pasty or kick start your evening with a beer.
CORNWALL'S BEST ROADS
Cornwall's coastline and countryside offer great rides with epic views and some great pit stops. If you are new to riding in Cornwall or want to find our favourite spots, check out the link below.
MOTORBIKE MAINTENANCE
Check out our bike maintenance tips. Motorbike maintenance workshops and talks coming soon.
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION
What does 'protective' really mean?
We explain what you should look out for when selecting protective motorbike gear and what the safety ratings mean.
Whilst the law only stipulates a helmet must be worn when riding a motorbike. We strongly recommend being protected head to toe. Make sure you are wearing an appropriate jacket, gloves, trousers and footwear. There are many different levels of protection to consider.. find out more in our detailed section of 'WHAT IS PROTECTIVE MOTORBIKE GEAR'
First things first... CBT. Compulsory Basic Training is required for motorbikes 125cc and under for you to be able to ride on the road. Some people prefer to have a few lessons before, but this is personal preference. Find a local training centre and enquire about their CBT's. We recommned that prior to riding, you get clued up with what to wear. Look at our advice on what to wear below.
There are several motorbike meet up's held most days each week. In Cornwall these are:
TUESDAY'S - THE BEARDED BREWERY
WEDNESDAY'S - CHEQUERED FLAG, LISKEARD
THURSDAY'S - CHAPTER 1, INDIAN QUEENS
This can be a good place to meet people. There are also many festivals:
THE WOMEN IN MOTO EXHIBITION - UTTOXETER - STAFFORDSHIRE
THE ARMCHAIR ADVENTURE FESTIVAL - TORPOINT, DEVON
THE ADVENTURE BIKE RIDER FESTIVAL - RAGLEY HALL, WARWICKSHIRE
CAMP VC, WOMXN ONLY MOTORBIKE AND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE FESTIVAL - WALES
Facebook Groups are another!... for the women in Cornwall, we recommend. PHOENIX and KERNOW MOTORCYCLE MAIDENS. For the men in to American iron.. THE WILD SOUTHWEST POSSE
Or why not pop into Newquay and see us and meet other riders in store!