Chris Cope
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British riders are better
(Originally published on RideApart) Fire up the hater machine: There’s no way things are going to be civilized after a headline like that. But if you haven’t gone straight to the comments section to break your fingers typing a load of stereotype-driven vitriol (Bad teeth! Socialism! Rain! Russell Brand!), if you are actually still reading…
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Riding Motorcycles In Britain
(Originally published on Motorcycle.com) Forget the Frogs, the UK is best for motorcycling Not too long ago Tod Rafferty wrote a piece for Motorcycle.com in which he intimated that France is the best country for motorcyclists. As a resident of the country that is France’s oldest and closest enemy, I feel I am duty-bound to…
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What I want: Triumph Tiger Sport
Expressing interest in the Triumph Tiger Sport.
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The problem with custom
(Originally published on RideApart) I spend a lot of time playing the “What I Want Next” game, daydreaming about the dozens upon dozens of bikes (and bike-related things) I’d like to own. As a result, I spend a lot of time reading reviews and descriptions of bikes. One sentence that occasionally shows up, which annoys…
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8 reasons cycling to work will make you a better rider
(Originally published on RideApart) I’m a strong proponent of motorcycle commuting, but if you live relatively close to your workplace — say, within 7 miles — it may make more physical and financial sense to get there via pedal power. I work from home these days, but up until the start of this year…
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What has Erik Buell taught us?
(Originally published on RideApart) Sportbikes still matter in Britain. Less so than they once did, but enough that MCN —a weekly motorcycling newspaper with a readership of roughly 330,000 — dedicates several pages each week to superbike competition. Read motorcycle reviews in UK publications and you’ll notice a distinct sportbike tinge in the interpretation of…
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Does it matter where stuff is made?
Pondering the significance of country of origin in gear
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Good news, bad news: Moto predictions for 2016
(This post was originally published in another form on RideApart) Prediction 1: THE AMERICAN MOTORCYCLING RENAISSANCE The good news: We’re hitting a renaissance of American motorcycling. There are strong rumors of Indian delivering a bike this year called the Chief Springfield, which will be based on the existing 1811cc V-twin platform. It also seems inevitable…