GET your motor running, head out on the highway - but don't go without some decent directions. This may help: the AA has just published the answer to the biker's prayer.

The AA All-Weather Biker's Atlas has water-resistant pages and cover - perfect for rain-lashed runs that start in the sunshine - and its A5 size and spiral binding makes it ideal for tucking into a tank-bag or zipping into a jacket.

Introductory pages carry vital information for every biker - including tax and MoT advice; legal requirements for tyres, pillion passengers, helmets, visors and silencing; and tips for safe riding and vehicle security.

"A bound, large-scale atlas or a fold-out map is clumsy and unmanageable for a motorcyclist," says Philippa Russell, head of marketing for AA Publishing. "With its smaller format and weather-proof pages, this is ideal for two-wheeled travellers."

The AA All-Weather Biker's Atlas costs £8.99.

Story date: Wednesday 13 October

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