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Strike

February 10, 2015 Longrider 10

There was a  time when withdrawing one’s labour was a valid weapon in fighting for improved working condition and pay. That time has passed, frankly. […]

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Baby Boxer

February 6, 2015 Longrider 3

Well, I finally got my hands  on the R80R I agreed to buy last summer. There are still a few bits and bobs to sort […]

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Oh La La

December 16, 2014 Longrider 4

SNCF are in hot water. The French rail operator SNCF has been accused of sexism after advising staff on how to use “discreet” lipstick and […]

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Staying Alive

September 7, 2014 Longrider 32

David Holmes’ family have released footage from his helmet camera showing the crash that killed him. Inevitably this raises the spectre of “speed kills” and, […]

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Airhead Boxer

August 28, 2014 Longrider 5

I’ve been happy with the Deauville as a training bike and had no immediate plans to change. But sometimes things come one’s way that prompts […]

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Signs and Portents

July 31, 2014 Longrider 10

Change is one constant in life. Progress progresses progressively and we must adapt or die. And so it is with technology. I understand and share […]

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Ahead of its Time

July 14, 2014 Longrider 5

While Clive Sinclair was definitely a lateral thinker, the C5 was not one of his best… But from the very day of its launch on […]

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Millions, Eh?

July 12, 2014 Longrider 10

Untaxed foreign vehicles are costing millions apparently. The RAC, which is supposed to provide rescue and recovery is dipping its toes into politics. The government […]

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Owen Jones – Idiot (2)

July 7, 2014 Longrider 5

Owen Jones lauds the impending strikes this week. It’s the usual leftist bollocks from the teenage trot. He complains about low public sector salaries. Well, […]