Authors

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Group Editor

Matt has a background in motoring journalism of the four-wheeled variety but has long had a passion for motorbikes, taking his first steps into riding in 2010.

Digital Content Manager

Simon (AKA Toad) has been working within the motorcycle industry for more than twelve years, and a member of the motorcyclist family since birth. Growing up around British-built single and twins, it was inevitable that a life on two wheels was on the cards, from a very early age!

Journalist

A vastly-experienced motorcycle journalist and bike tester, Phil West is also an ex-Executive Editor of MCN, former Editor of Bike and What Bike?, author of numerous motorcycle books and has ridden virtually every bike of the last 30 years.

News editor

After graduating with a sports journalism degree, Robert joined Crash.net to lead the WorldSBK coverage in 2021, while also providing MotoGP coverage. Fulfilling that role for over three years, Robert was able to put his knowledge about all things racing to the test.

Ridden bikes for 25 years, written about them for 20. Maths graduate with a predilection for figuring out how stuff works, cheeky wheelies, fuel economy, obscure facts and SV650s. Formerly staff at Bike and RiDE magazines, now freelancer and co-host of the semi-popular Front End Chatter podcast.