Michael Mann
BikeSocial Managing Editor
BikeSocial Managing Editor. Content man - reviewer, road tester, video presenter, interviewer, commissioner, organiser. First ride was on a Honda ST70 in the back garden aged 6. Not too shabby on track, loves a sportsbike, worries about helmet hair, occasionally plays golf but enjoys being a father to a 7-year old the most.
Ex-Harrods PR man and occasional voice-over artist who commuted in London by XMAX250 and VFR800 for years before heading to the big time in Peterborough in 2010. Ran Bennetts PR, Events & Sponsorship before taking on Bike Social in May 2013.
Has run long-termers in the shape of an Africa Twin, CB1000R+, BMW S1000RR M, Streetfighter V4, and a Multistrada V4 S. Intrigued about an electric future and keeping the What Bike Next? series going.
Recent Posts
- Features
Torqueing Heads (Ep3): Triumph
A delve into UK motorcycling featuring BikeSocial’s Steve Rose, Michael Mann and a guest
By Michael Mann30/05/2025 - New Riders & Training
Better Riding Advice: perfect your emergency stops
Top tips for stopping more efficiently
By Michael Mann28/05/2025 - New Riders & Training
Better Riding Advice: brakes - not just for slowing you down
Better Riding Advice: brakes aren’t just for stopping
By Michael Mann16/05/2025 - Features
Torqueing Heads (Ep2): Bridgestone
In the hotseat alongside Steve and Michael is Bridgestone's tyre guru, Gary Hartshorne
By Michael Mann16/05/2025