The much talked-about lightweight adventure bike project from Portuguese manufacturer AJP Motos now has a name and an official unveiling date.

The Terrestre (Portuguese for ‘overland’) can be seen for the first time in all its tiny cc glory at the at the Horizons Unlimited event in Ripley on 7-8 July 2012.

The new helmet and jacket lock from Lockstraps is probably one of the most versatile pieces of kit we have seen this year.

It consists of a heavy duty locking carabiner and a double strength webbing, in which runs an 8 braid stainless steel core, which in turn is riveted in place - it is a sturdy piece of kit and a robust theft deterrent.The locking carabiner is a combination lock, so no keys are required and the number can be set easily to your own requirement.

The second of three ABR Nights, hosted by ABR Magazine, was held on Tuesday 12 June in Stratford-upon-Avon. It was a truly insightful and inspiring evening for local ABRs and those who came from further afield. Guest speakers Sam Manicom and Norman Magowan delighted yet another packed-out audience at the Riverbank Restaurant, with sensational tales of their trips from Africa to the Americas.

On Monday 18 June, motorcycle and scooter riders around the UK will be commuting to work as part of the 21st annual International Ride to Work Day. 

“The day is a chance for existing and new bikers to experience the advantages of commuting on two wheels. Less time spent in traffic, less fuel used, and of course the thrill of riding to work and arriving with a smile on your face – what’s not to love?!” say organisers.

Following the incredible success of our first ABR Night in Stratford-upon-Avon in May this year, ABRs everywhere are gearing up for ABR Nights 2 which promises to be an equally exhilarating and thoroughly entertaining evening.

On Tuesday 12 June 2012, veteran overlander and best-selling author Sam Manicom will take to the stage at the Riverbank Restaurant and Bar, Stratford-upon- Avon, (formerly 'The Ripple'), to share his pearls of wisdom gleaned on a12-month bike trip which turned into an eight-year adventure.  He will be joined by our second speaker, adventure rider and self-confessed ‘Leprechaun’ Norman Magowan who will be telling us about his amazing 35,500-mile ride through the Americas.

The annual BMW Motorrad Days 2012 tour is taking place this year from 4-10 July in the Alpine town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen in Bavaria.  Organisers are inviting riders from all around the world to join the seven day round trip which will cover 1,400 miles and to participate in the biking festival.

Adventure Bike Rider magazine has been awarded a certificate of appreciation from The National Association for Bikers with Disability (NABD) for raising £250 from sales of its official 2012 ABR magazine charity calendar.

The NABD charity helps disabled people to enjoy the freedom and independence of motorcycling. Another cheque for £250 from the proceeds of the calendar was also donated to Curry Aid a, charity set up to raise money for a children’s orphanage in Tamil Nadu, India. Curry Aid is run by ABR site member Paul Holroyd, who’s well known to all ABR members who've attended rallies, especially The ABR Boil Rally in Cumbria.

The first of our three ABR Nights, which was held in Stratford-upon-Avon on Wednesday 16 May, can only be described as a phenomenal success. Guest speakers Nathan 'The Postie' Millward and Paddy Tyson wowed the packed-out audience who were entertained and inspired by their truly amazing tales of epic adventures from Australia to the Americas. The event hosted by ABR Magazine was completely sold out with attendees already booking tickets to ensure their spot for the second ABR Night to be held on Tuesday 12 June 2012.

BMW Motorrad UK has selected the three riders who will be representing their nation in the International Final of the GS Trophy in South America. Over fifty GS riders and their supporters joined BMW UK to camp and take part in the weekend-long UK Qualifier event, which was held at the BMF Show in Peterborough last weekend. GS owners Nick George, Cameron Thompson and Steve Rose will represent the UK in the International Final this November.

This month, Triumph Motorcycles has launched an exclusive anniversary clothing collection to celebrate the 110 year history of the iconic motorcycle brand. The signature anniversary range comprises a limited edition leather riding jacket, luxury casual wear and commemorative merchandise such as a helmet bag and watch.

Headlining the range is the limited edition 110th Anniversary Signature Jacket (£399); each individually embroidered and numbered. The jacket is made from a black matt finish natural grain leather with removable CE certified Knox shoulder and elbow protectors. The deep red quilted thermal lining includes an exclusive woven label featuring the signature of John Bloor, who has overseen the company’s revival since its re-launch in 1990. The anniversary range also includes a Polo Shirt (£45) and a T-Shirt (£30) both with the 110 year water based print.

The BMW Motorrad GS Trophy Qualifier is taking place this weekend (18-20 May) at the BMF Show. All GS Riders that enter will have the opportunity to win BMW-themed prizes over the weekend, ranging from clothing and accessories, VIP British Superbike tickets and BMW Off Road Skills riding experiences.

The three successful qualifying riders of the GS Trophy  will go on to represent Britain in the International Final of the 2012 BMW Motorrad GS Trophy against teams from over a dozen countries. This year's rigorous 10-day 1,240-mile event will take place late November in South America.

The first of three ABR Nights is taking place TONIGHT in Stratford-upon-Avon, (the home of ABR Magazine!). ABR Nights is a series of evening get-togethers for ABRs this summer, to encourage, inform and inspire!

ABR Nights is a fantastic opportunity for ABRs to socialise, swap stories and advice, check out the brand-new model adventure bikes which will be on display (including Triumph, Yamaha, BMW, Suzuki and Honda bikes) enjoy drinks and refreshments, and generally have an awesome time!