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James Tewnion

Former Sportsbikeshop IT guy and retail advisor James starting riding in 2011 and owned a Yamaha MT-07, Triumph Tiger 800 XR, Kawasaki KLX250 and Harley-Davidson Sportster before taking a break from biking and departing SBS for pastures new in 2021.

  1. Shoei Ex-Zero helmet review featured image
    3 Jan 2019

    Shoei Ex-Zero helmet review

    Shoei's Ex-One retro motocross lid has the looks, but can it deliver in the performance stakes?

  2. Experience: Adventure Rider Centre, Spain featured image
    10 Mar 2022

    Experience: Adventure Rider Centre, Spain

    Off-roading doesn't have to be a mud-fest. SBS heads to Spain to enjoy a two-day enduro feast

  3. Icon 1000 Akromont textile jacket review featured image
    10 Nov 2018

    Icon 1000 Akromont textile jacket review

    Light, cool and fully armoured-up, Icon's 1000 Akromont is a winner in our reviewer's eyes

  4. Helstons Leather Tank gloves review featured image
    17 Oct 2018

    Helstons Leather Tank gloves review

    The distinctive looks have a hint of love-hate, but the Helstons Tank gloves deliver the performance goods

  5. Bell MX-9 Adventure MIPS helmet review featured image
    25 Apr 2018

    Bell MX-9 Adventure MIPS helmet review

    Bell's adventure-friendly on/off-road riding helmet now has added safety benefits thanks to MIPS

  6. Arai Tour X4 helmet review featured image
    8 Dec 2017

    Arai Tour X4 helmet review

    Arai's famous Tour X4 helmet isn't perfect, but there's no arguing with the sheer quality

  7. Daytona Strive boots review featured image
    1 Jun 2017

    Daytona Strive boots review

    German-made boots put safety first and are comfy as slippers - but is the build quality all it should be?