John Marcar loves learning, and his current fascination is mastering the art of riding off-road. After a couple of previous exploits (and injuries) with Zero and KTM earlier this year, he's opted to spend a day with Phoenix Trails to learn the basics of trail riding.

While car prices seem to be skyrocketing, there is still a strong selection of motorbikes offering good value for money. John Marcar has been testing the DS800X Rally from Voge to see if a £7000 adventure bike is a good idea... or too good to be true.

The second Norton since the brand's resurgence has arrived, and this time it's the adventure-ready Atlas. John Marcar has been riding the new model among the dramatic landscapes of Iceland ahead of its arrival in UK showrooms.

KTM has partnered with former British Enduro Champion, Alex Snow and is now collaborating to run RIDE KTM events with Alex Snow Off-Road. John Marcar attended a taster day to experience riding a selection of new KTMs on a range of roads and green lanes.

We've modified our Land Rover Defender L633 by removing the alloy wheels and road tyres and replacing them with steel wheels and Falken Wildpeak AT3WA All-Terrain Tyres to see how capable it is in the muddy stuff.