Welcome to the July 2020 issue of RiDE. It’s strange being a biker without actually riding a motorcycle. I’ve kept myself busy with jobs in the garage, watching and reading anything I can that relates to bikes — and planning for when the good times are back.

There is plenty in here to keep you informed as a biker, though. There’s a celebration of the best new bikes of the year; we showcase great routes in sparsely-populated Lincolnshire; and our kit reviews and tests help your money go further.

By the time you read this, we might all be riding again and, even if we’re not quite yet, it’s not far off. It might not feel like it, but there’s still a great summer’s riding ahead of us.

Enjoy the mag.

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FIRST RIDE_1500px-min.jpg — First Ride

New Kawasaki Z H2 is surprisingly civilised… then all hell breaks loose.

Sports Boots_test-1500px-1-min.jpg — The RiDE Product test

For many people these boots are all you need - with loads of feel, lots of protection and a waterproof liner. But which is best for under £250?

BUYING GUIDE_1500-min.jpg — Used buyer’s guide

From the original MT-09 to the latest GT the Yamaha 900 Tracer triples are the best-value all-rounders.