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Single Track Mind

Our vintage correspondent Frank Melling delivers his unique take on the motorcycle world, and the world at large, with the humorous editorials from his Single Track Mind.
Latest Single Track Mind Features
Single Track Mind: Behind the Scenes
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Our man Melling gives a behind the scenes look at the mind that’s so single tracked… It’s not pretty, but does come from our most esteemed Brit.
Racing Daytona On a Cafe Racer
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
On the eve of yet another Daytona Bike Week, our man Melling recounts his near podium performance racing the high banking at the Daytona International Speedway.
STM: Mellings Best of 2011
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Our man Melling is at it again, with the British Isles’ greatest motorcycle scribbler spewing forth his annual wisdom in Melling’s Best of 2011.
Single Track Mind: A Memorable Autumn
Tuesday, December 06, 2011
After notching a half century in the saddle, our Matchless G.50 hero turns to a new hobby and discovers some important lessons for the motorcycle industry.
Single Track Mind: War Clouds in the Horizon
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Our overseas correspondent discusses the latest anti-motorcycle campaigns coming out of Europe and how two-wheeled enthusiasts should combat being legislated out of existence.
STM: The Passing of Legends
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Our correspondent muses over the late Italian magnate Claudio Castiglioni and American racer Gary Nixon. That and Jorge Lorenzo’s visor, as well as how to wrestle bandits at rest areas.
STM: Help - CBX 6 Wanted
Tuesday, August 09, 2011
This special edition Single Track Mind is a nostalgic plea to Motorcycle USA readers. Our man Melling wants his Honda CBX 6 back!
Single Track Mind: Summer Thoughts
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
After witnessing the aging population of motorcycle enthusiasts in Europe our correspondent is encouraged to spread the gospel of motorcycling to future generations.
STM: Practical Solutions to MotoGPs Woes
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Another Motorcycle USA columnist offers his plan for fixing Grand Prix, as Frank Melling delivers his state-of-MotoGP address in this latest edition of Single Track Mind.
STM: A Message to Motorcycle Manufacturers
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Our correspondent across the pond uncovers the truth about motorcycle 'spy pictures' and how advertising in the motorcycle industry is changing.
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