Nicole Lynch looks ahead to 2018
For the last time in 2017 we catch up with Nicole Lynch The racing season has now ended and although many people call the winter months the ‘off season’ there never really is any time off. Almost as soon as 2017 was over, it’s time to start focusing on 2018. Reducing the bike weight Immediately we got to work and made a list of all the things we wanted and needed to upgrade on the bike for the following year. I...
First Drive: Peugeot 5008
SUVs are currently on a winning streak and it’s easy to see why writes Geraldine Herbert What is it? An MPV is not the car of choice for style conscious families. If you are in the market for one it’s unlikely that you are a singleton, no it is because you are in need of extra seats and space, possibly as much as 1,000 litres, with the seats folded down. In the age of the Urban SUV, Peugeot has looked at the most...
10 daft things drivers do
When it comes to driving we’re all guilty of making silly mistakes but now a new study has uncovered the daftest things we do on the roads. Research by LeaseCar.uk has found the silliest mistakes that consistently make driving more difficult than it needs to be The ten daftest things that motorists do (in no particular order) 1. Put petrol in a diesel car, or vice versa Everyone knows a horror story about this. If you’re lucky,...
Put your money on the Favorit
Launched 30 years ago, the humble Skoda Favorit helped to turn around the fortunes of the Czech carmaker Some of our younger readers might be shocked to learn this but once upon a time Skoda’s were considered rubbish. No, let me correct that. Skoda’s were rubbish. Rear engined, air-cooled, perambulating contraptions with all the charm of a finger in the eye. What does a Skoda have in common with a bathtub? You can’t be seen in public...
How To Avoid Using Your Phone While Driving
Photo by Marlon Lara on Unsplash Smart phones are amazing. Whether you want to stay connected with people from across the globe, read a new book, play slots online or make a music video, there’s not much they can’t do. Unfortunately, smart phones can also be distracting, with many people tempted to use then while driving. Using a mobile behind the wheel was first outlawed back in 2003 – and with good reason. According to the...
