THE BIG RIDE

Now closed to bikes, Michael Neeves relives the magic of the Nürburgring

TRIUMPH TIGER SPORT 800 11,140 MILES

It’s a massive circular traffic jam, isn’t it? Think again – the M25 is your road to great birding, writes Matt Merritt

Outstanding views, relatively easy navigation, pub/café at the start/end – is this a perfect ‘short day’ route in the Peak District ?

Roger Butler peers over steep slopes on a roller coaster along Offa’s Dyke