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"MOTORCYCLING IS MY BOLT HOLE AWAY FROM THE STRESSES AND STRAINS OF EVERYDAY LIFE". The Bolt Hole Biker.

This website aims to inspire you to improve your life, doing whatever it is you love doing. For me it is motorcycling, but for you it could be anything - cooking, skydiving, knitting, whatever it is that floats your boat! The principle is the same:

TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE AND LIVE IT!

A couple of years ago I found my life turned upside down and hit rock bottom, both personally and financially, but whilst down there I discovered what was truly important in life and have used that discovery as the inspiration to completely re-build my life in a way that brings me true fulfillment.

Read my full story here...

THE BIKES IN MY LIFE...

This section is all about the bikes in my life at any given time - the bikes I own, the ones I'd like to own or am considering buying, bikes that have caught my eye, ones that I have recently ridden or reviewed etc... It will be constantly changing and being updated, so keep visiting and get involved in the conversation. Let me know what you think of my choices and maybe suggest some of your own that I should try.

Get in touch...

KTM Duke 790

Current bike: KTM Duke 790

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Thruxton R

Current bike: Triumph Thruxton R

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Honda CRF250X

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Aprilia Tuono V4 1100 Factory

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"IN LIFE, IF YOU DON'T CHANGE ANYTHING, THEN EVERYTHING STAYS THE SAME".

Planned trips and events for 2020

As well as all of my usual ride-outs, bike and gear reviews, vlogs etc. throughout the year, here is a list of the pre-planned trips and events that I am doing in 2020. I'm also planning on getting to as many of the BSB races as I can and I will update this page when details of any trips are known and also any significant ride-outs that I plan that you might want to come along to.

I will be creating videos of all of these events, so watch out for them as they appear, or better still, visit my YouTube channel here, hit the subscribe and notification buttons and you will be notified as soon as the videos are posted!

London Motorcycle Show 2020

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Venue: London Excel, 14th - 16th Feb

London's biggest and best indoor motorcycle event of 2020. All the latest bikes, live action, biking retail, racing celebs, plus exclusive 'unseen Sheene' display.

Plus TT themed Michelin Thunderdrome racing with John McGuiness and Michael Rutter.

I'll be there, come and say hello!

www.mcnmotorcycleshow.com

MCN Festival

Venue: East of England Arena, 19th - 20th Sept

A weekend of test rides, live action, biking bargains, stunts, plus camping and entertainment: The Copycat Killers, Forever Queen and The Wrong Jovi.

Should be a laugh.

I'll be there, come and say hello!

www.mcnfestival.com

German Moto GP

Venue: Sachsenring, 21st June

This could be the highlight of my year! Riding from the North-East of England over to the Sachsenring, via the Black Forest, for the full Moto GP, with paddock passes! I can't wait.

If you're there and you see me, come and say hello!

www.german-moto-gp.com

British Moto GP

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Venue: Silverstone, 30th August

Fantastic racing action on home soil, the full Moto GP hopefully with paddock passes again!

Sublime.

If you're there and you see me, come and say hello!

Dirtquake

Well, I have never raced before, or even been on a flat-track, but this year, at 47 years old, I am planning on getting myself signed on and down to Dirtquake to pop my flat-track racing cherry! Mid-life crisis? Maybe, but it's going to be a blast!

Come down and cheer me on!

www.dirtquake.com

"YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE GREAT TO START, BUT YOU HAVE TO START TO BE GREAT". Zig Ziglar.

Triumph Thruxton R First Ride

First ride on my newTriumph Thruxton R

If you're the kind of person who likes a gushy, non-critical ride review of a bike that's already been reviewed a thousand times then hey, this one's for you! I've just bought this beautiful bike after lusting after it for a year and have to confess I am a little bit in love with it.

Dream Come True - New Bike

Dream come true! New bike!!!

In the midst of the doom and gloom of the coronavirus lockdown, an exciting opportunity to buy my dream bike has just fallen into my lap! Boom!!! Didn't see that coming.

KTM 790 Adventure

2020 KTM 790 Adventure first impressions and comparison with Duke 790

Two different bikes, same engine - what are the differences and similarities between the 790 Duke and 790 Adventure? And how good is the 790 Adventure?

POWDDERSS

POWDDERSS - Run through of the RoSPA pre-ride checklist for motorcyclists.

This video is the first in a series of videos that I will be making regarding various aspects of advanced rider training, based on the RoSPA advanced rider training programme.

KTM Duke 790 10,000 Mile Review

Yes!!! It's finally here... drum roll please... the long awaited one you've all been waiting for... yes, it's the world exclusive, first ever Bolt Hole Biker motovlog! Be gentle with me, we all have to start somewhere!

Skull Riderz Kevlar Shirt Review

Skull Riderz Kevlar Shirt Review and first impressions.

In this video I give you my first impressions of the Skull Riderz Road Armor Kevlar Shirt.

Quad Lock Ring Stand Review

Sometimes it is the simple things in life that are the best. In this video I get way too excited about a simple ring of metal that clips to the back of my phone... I really should get out more!

London Motorcycle Show 2020

Get a real flavour of the London Motorcycle Show 2020 experience from this video...

Top tips on how to winter-proof your motorcycle.

Top tips on how to winter-proof/winterize your motorcycle.

In this video I'll be running through how I keep my bike clean and protected from rust over the winter, so I can keep on riding whatever the weather throws at us!

How to change clip-ons on Triumph Thruxton R

This video shows the process of swapping the lowered race kit clip-ons on my Triumph Thruxton R to the standard taller clip-ons by dropping the forks rather than taking the top yoke off.

Top Ten Fastest Production Motorcycles

Top Ten Fastest Production Motorcycles!

This is the first of a ten part series that I am making, listing the top ten fastest production motorcycles in the world. Each video will feature one of the bikes from 10th to 1st, giving a bit of detail about the bikes, their top speed and the features that give them their awesome power!

First ride post-lockdown on Triumph Thruxton R

First ride post-lockdown on Triumph Truxton R

After almost two months of enforced no leisure riding policy, this is my first glorious ride-out on my new Triumph Thruxton R! Relaxed ride, taking the opportunity to enjoy getting to know the bike on some of the North-East's beautiful country roads, in great weather and with a new riding buddy!

Advanced Motorcycle Riding Tips - Road Positioning - Limit Point - Corner Speed

This is the second video in my series on advanced motorcycling skills.

Bonkers 1000 Subscriber Giveaway

Bonkers 1000 Subscriber Giveaway!

This video marks the Bolt Hole Biker moving into 2nd gear with a bonkers 1000 subscriber giveaway and news of an exciting development for the channel content.

Yorkshire TT Ride Out On KTM Duke 790

Well, this video started out as a planned thrill ride along the B1257 on the North York Moors, otherwise known as 'The Yorkshire TT', and then took an unexpected left turn and ended up as a bit of an Odyssey, in which I develop a fully justified Messiah complex!

How to Install a Booster Plug on KTM 790 Duke, Including Full Review of Results.

This video shows a complete step by step installation of the Booster Plug on my KTM 790 Duke and then a full review of it including comparison footage.

Watch out Casey Neistat - Party of the Century!!! 100 Subscribers!!!

There's not been much to celebrate in the world recently, so join me for a massively over the top party to celebrate this channel reaching the huge milestone of 100 subscribers!

Shagging cows and chasing sheep in the Yorkshire Dales!

What you get to see on a nice ride out in the Dales is a very mixed bag! This video takes in some beautiful views and roads as I meander through the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park on my Triumph Thruxton R, and it is all in the name of work! Not a bad life... come along for the ride!