JANE ORTON

This blog has always been a space to share aspects of my life that have influenced my music, and motorcycling is a huge part of that. In a year in which I’ve been unable to tour foreign countries, I’ve taken the opportunity to explore some of Britain’s most iconic racetracks on my bike. Here’s an insight into what my time on track has given me in 2019. Motorcycle jacket with racetrack patches; Donnington Park Connection to History When you ride on a British racetrack, you are

Obviously, I like this place because I keep going back to do gigs and motorcycle tours. There are vast deserts, mountains, cowboys, huge cities and swamps full of alligators. I have been reduced to tears by the kindness of strangers and experienced the exhilaration of the epic highways in this country. Here’s a tour of some of my favourite states in America: California I was introduced to American culture through shows set in California (namely Saved by the Bell and Buffy the

I am not one of those people who was born brave. Most things scare me and a teacher even once told my Mum that I would never do anything in life because I was too shy and timid. Yet I’ve just done my fourth motorcycle tour of the US – alone. This is not an exhaustive description of how to prepare for a bike trip abroad and you should ask a trained instructor for advice about riding techniques (ie, not me!), but if you need to build confidence, these tips might help. 1. Take a