Great being back on a bike, isn’t it?

Some of us will have carried on riding but many of us will be feeling somewhat rusty. I know I am — my first ride back wasn’t the fun-filled comeback I’d been dreaming of. Instead, everything felt like it was coming towards me far too fast and everything I used to do automatically I now had to relearn.

This issue of RiDE is designed to help if you feel the same. It’s not about teaching you how to ride; just reminding you of the fine details that allow you to get on with enjoying yourself.

Told by some of the most experienced riders in the UK, their insights are useful and I made a point to apply some on my next ride. I was faster, smoother and had more fun.

Ride safe.

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF RIDE MAGAZINE

COVER STORY_Ride better than ever_lowres_pdf-1.jpg — Ride better than ever

Whether it's due to lockdown or a long lay-up, polish off your ride-rust with our step-by-step expert guide to refined riding.

MY FAVOURITE RIDE_North York Moors_lowres_pdf-1.jpg — Favourite rides

Martin Fitz-Gibbons hasn’t had enough isolation this year. He’s already dreaming of more — in the North York Moors

RIDE INVESTIGATES_lowres_pdf.jpg — Petrol prices

We look at what's caused the current price crash and explain when and how wuickly that could change