Not Sure if it belongs here, but Bike Mag are doing a supplement celebrating BMW GS they have a interesting article on Helge Pedersen & 1 or 2 other well or lesser well known people. good 'Tiffin' reading.

Best get your subscriptions in. TBM magazine are buying in a Dakar and doing a long term test. Excuse me, I'm off to read installment No1......... Dakar will be used for London commuting and weekend off roading (and occassional supermoto). Jon Bentman (the rider) will also be evaluating...

Info for touring Ireland courtesy of MAG Ireland http://www.magireland.org

Gasjette wants to get me a bike mag subscription for birthday. I havent subscribed to any for a few years now, but I used to like Ride and Bike. What do F650 riders read?

There's an interesting overview of the F650 in th back of this month's 'BIKE' mag. I'm not sure they have all the info right but it's an slightly interesting read for anyone thinking of buying a used F650. It's full of the usual 'ideal for commuters and ladies' cliches but neglects to mention...