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Feel: My Story – The Freddie Spencer Autobiography

Ben Branch February 7, 2019
Feel My Story Freddie Spencer Autobiography
  • American
  • Books

Feel: My Story is the autobiography of motorcycle racing legend “Fast” Freddie Spencer. When it comes to the autobiographies of racing drivers (and riders)…

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US Army Survival Manual: FM 21-76 – $9.95 USD

Ben Branch December 29, 2018
US Army Survival Manual FM 21-76
  • American
  • Books
  • Survival

The US Army Survival Manual has been standard issue to soldiers for decades – saving countless lives over the years and becoming a de…

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Freedom Machines V2 by Tim Caraco

Ben Branch August 9, 2018
Dog on Motorcycle
  • American
  • Australian
  • Books
  • Motorcycles
  • Photography

Tim Caraco has made a name for himself in recent years by capturing the zeitgeist of the 21st century chopper/bobber scene in America, Australia,…

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MotoGP™ Technology – The Must-Read Book by Neil Spalding

Ben Branch July 24, 2018
MotoGP Technology Book Neil Spalding Cover
  • Books
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The book MotoGP™ Technology by Neil Spalding is officially licensed by MotoGP™, and it’s widely recognized as an essential book to get your hands…

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1001 Drives You Must Experience Before You Die – Foreword by Charley Boorman

Ben Branch July 12, 2018
1001 Drives You Must Experience Before You Die
  • Books
  • Gear

1001 Drives You Must Experience Before You Die is a voluminous 960 page book by Darryl Sleath that covers all manner of legendary road…

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Icon – The Official Land Rover Book

Ben Branch May 15, 2018
Icon - The Official Land Rover Book
  • Books
  • British
  • Land Rover

Icon – The Official Land Rover Book is the marque’s own look back at what is arguably their most important model line – the…

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Elspeth Beard: Lone Rider – The First British Woman To Motorcycle Around The World

Ben Branch April 28, 2018
  • BMW
  • Books
  • British
  • Motorcycles
  • Women

The story of Elspeth Beard is legendary within the motorcycle community, in 1982 aged just 23 she set off on a round the world…

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MotorMemo – A Logbook For Classic Cars

Ben Branch April 3, 2018
MotorMemo - A Logbook For Classic Cars
  • Books
  • Design
  • Gear

MotorMemo is a logbook developed specifically for use with classic cars, to help owners keep track of servicing, maintenance, parts, expenses, and mileage –…

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How to Build a Car – The Autobiography of the World’s Greatest Formula 1 Designer

Ben Branch March 13, 2018
How to Build a Car - The Autobiography of the World’s Greatest Formula 1 Designer
  • Books
  • British
  • Cars
  • Formula 1

How to Build a Car – The Autobiography of the World’s Greatest Formula 1 Designer is an essential read for any racing fan –…

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Essential Read: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance

Ben Branch February 26, 2018
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
  • Art
  • Books

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance is a book we’ve featured before on Silodrome, it’s one of those must-read paperbacks that tends to…

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The Extra Mile – Delicious Alternatives To Motorway Services

Ben Branch December 28, 2017
  • Books
  • British

The Extra Mile – Delicious Alternatives To Motorway Services is a new book that’ll revolutionize your road trips in the UK. It’s a guide…

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Gear Patrol Field Guide: American Craft Beer

Ben Branch October 9, 2017
  • American
  • Beer
  • Books

The Gear Patrol Field Guide: American Craft Beer is a look at 25 top crafter breweries in the United States. Each listing includes information…

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