Roadskin Motorcycle News and Features

At Roadskin, we’re passionate about hearing how our gear holds up in the real world, so when Sam (@samvbikes) shared his incredible story of accidentally riding all the way to Romania in his Roadskin jeans.

This guide breaks down the main types of non-heated winter motorcycling gloves available in the UK, along with their pros and cons, so you can pick a pair that suits how and where you ride.

Everyone has a story to tell, and through short films, articles, photographs, and audio features, the Harley Conversations uncover the people and places of American lands that remain underexplored despite their rich social and cultural significance.

If you ride, you probably assume that any jacket, glove or pair of jeans sold as "motorcycle gear" has been properly tested for safety. It seems a fair assumption. Yet the truth is more complicated, and understanding it could save your skin.

CE Level 2 motorcycle armour transmits significantly less impact force than Level 1, offering greater protection to your knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, and back in a crash. It is certified under the EN 1621 family of standards. In this article we explain the differences and why it matters.

The UK is home to some of the world's most accessible historical sites, many of which are connected by scenic motorcycle routes. From Hadrian's Wall in the north to Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain, two wheels offer a flexible and immersive way to explore British heritage.

Ian has become the first person ever to officially finish the Red Bull Romaniacs on a Ducati. Not a lightweight enduro machine built for the job, but a Ducati DesertX Rally, a proper heavyweight adventure bike. Four brutal days. 650 kilometres of unforgiving Carpathian mountain terrain. One broken petrol tank. And a whole lot of grit.

The last time Roadskin founder Ian Wilson raced the world’s toughest enduro rally, he came home with a broken shoulder. Now he’s going back for more. Here he explains what’s so addictive about this five-day epic and why racers risk life and limb to ride the Romaniacs.

UK motorcyclists can cut fuel costs by keeping tyres at the correct pressure, maintaining the chain and air filter, riding smoothly with steady throttle, anticipating traffic, and shedding excess weight. Together, these habits can improve fuel economy and stretch every tankful further.