In the sixth episode of Front End Chatter, Britain’s best (and still only) biking podcast, Simon and Martin look back at the fact-filled career of Colin Edwards, preview this weekend’s racing action in both Texas and Aragon, explore Simon’s mid-biking-life crisis at the Yamaha Off-Road Experience, and discuss the stark differences between BMW’s new R1200RT (which Simon has ridden, but didn’t realise) and Honda’s not-so-new VFR800 (which neither of us have ridden). Plus, our tribute to Massimo Tamburini and why his legacy deserves to be far greater than two gorgeous bikes, even if they weren’t quite so lovely to ride…

As ever emails are welcomed to simon@frontendchatter.com, martin@frontendchatter.com or anything@frontendchatter.com

Twit us on @SimonHbikes or @Mufga

Thanks again, and moo.

In the fifth episode of Front End Chatter – still Britain’s best (and only) biking podcast – Simon and Martin discuss the opening MotoGP race from Qatar, new bike news, riding a pair of new V-twins in the shape of Ducati’s Diavel and Erik Buell’s new EBR 1190RX sportsbike, plus some other stuff including a review of James Toseland’s new album. 

We hope you like it, despite a passing jet about halfway through.

If you’re a Twitterist, we’re on @Mufga and @SimonHbikes. Emails to martin@frontendchatter.com, simon@frontendchatter.com, or absolutely anything you can think up @frontendchatter.com

After the naive first episode, a difficult number two, the critically panned and self-indulgent third episode, Front End Chatter, the UK’s best (and only) biking podcast, returns after a week away with a stream-lined, sleek, punchy fourth episode: FEC the 4th.

I can’t remember what we talk about because I had a late night last night. But there’s some stuff. 

Hope you like it! Please email us at frontendchatter@frontendchatter.com or get us on Twitter: @Mufga or @SimonH_on_bikes

In the critically panned third episode of Front End Chatter (the UK’s best, and only, biking podcast), motorcycle journalists Simon and Martin road test Yamaha’s new MT-07 and talk about Ducati’s new Diavel. Plus, there’s gossip about ludicrous last-minute MotoGP rule changes, the re-opening of Mallory Park and bike manufacturer’s sales figures.

FEC E03 also features a special Guess-The-Engine competition (with the chance to win a Front End Chatter mug. Or two) and a musical interlude during which a cocktail of high-calorie refreshments will be available in the foyer. 

Podcast also available on iTunes and at www.frontendchatter.com

All emails to frontendchatter@gmail.com

Twitter: @SimonH_on_bikes or @Mufga 

In the very first episode of Britain’s best (and only) biking podcast, we discuss the new Yamaha MT-07 (which we haven’t actually ridden yet) as well as the Ducati Monster 1200S and MV Agusta Dragster (which we have); analyse BT Sport’s new MotoGP presenter line-up while trying to work out what it takes to watch it on TV; look at supercharging, including who’s likely to do it, who’s already doing it and who did it ten years ago; and Simon explains why he’s bought a 1996 Honda FireBlade.