New Rider Series – Making a turn
Making a right turn can be a risky manoeuvre for motorcycles, particularly on busy roads, but there are four simple steps to take that will keep us safe.
New riders - Urban riding
We’ve put together this New Rider series to offer newcomers some handy tips and hints on how to get the most out of motorcycling – in safety.
New to riding - What to wear?
In our last blog we talked about the most important item of clothing – the helmet – and this time we're looking at the rest of a biker's gear.
Helmets - and the law
Let's take you through the basics in this New Rider series – starting with your head.
Get the documents ready.
Last time we looked at basics of road signs and the Highway Code; this time, we need to get the documents ready.
New to motorcycling? Let’s get ready!
Do you know your traffic signs? Each shape and colour carries a specific meaning.
Ready to Ride? Make Sure You're Fit for the Road!
Spring is finally here, and you know what that means – time to get back on the bike!
Spring’s here, clocks go forward – Time to Ride!
Finally! The clocks are going forward, and that means one thing – longer days, better weather, and way more time to hit the road on two wheels!
Spring’s Here
Winter’s finally in the rearview mirror, let’s make sure both your wheels and you are road-ready.
Time to get training
It's important we do all we can to have the skills and knowledge needed to ride safely, both for ourselves and for other road users.
Get Ridefree on Your Side
We’ll break down the CBT itself in the next blog, but here’s something that can help us get ready before the course—Ridefree.
Bikers - love your tyres!
We might be getting ready to mark Valentine's Day on Friday, but TyreSafe is promoting something else we should love other than our better halves – our bike tyres!
Stay Patient – You’re in No Rush
Year after year, the data tells us the same story—riding a motorcycle carries a much higher risk than driving a car.
Watch Out for the Bins!
We’ve talked about dealing with ice, snow, and heavy rain before, but today, let’s focus on something that catches many riders off guard: strong winds.
We Stay Sharp, Because They’re Not Focused
So, what do we do when drivers around us aren’t paying attention? Read the blog...
Hey Riders! Watch Out for Post-Storm Road Hazards
Storms have scattered all kinds of junk onto the streets—leaves, mud, gravel, and even big debris like stones and bricks. Read the blog...
Not the Coolest Start to 2025 – Literally!
2025 has rolled in with a frosty bang, and for motorbike, moped, and scooter riders, that means navigating a chilly minefield. Read the blog...
Riding bikes and drug use
Do you know how long cannabis stays in our bodies? Tips for bikers to reassess the risks if they smoke and ride.
Drink a little. Risk a Lot - Part 2
Alcohol and recreational drugs are a bike rider’s kryptonite: they lessen our skills, reduce our powers and reflexes, and affect our ability.
Ride Sober This Christmas
THINK! Campaign Urges Bikers to Stay Safe.
Winter clothing
We’ve had it rough with the weather in the last few weeks, haven’t we!
Drink a little. Risk a Lot
This week sees the Department for Transport launch its Christmas drink-driving/riding campaigns.
Road Safety Week
Brake - the UK’s road safety charity – is hosting its Road Safety Week from November 17-23.
Ride smarter, be safer - Part 2
If we all rider smarter, we can make motorcycling safer. Here are some more tips to help you ensure you don’t end up as a casualty figure.
Ride smarter, be safer
If we all rider smarter, we can make motorcycling safer. Here are some tips to help you ensure you don’t end up as a casualty figure.
Clocks go back
An early reminder: the clocks go back by one hour at 2am on Sunday, October 27.
Autumn riding
Autumn rides can be fun, when the sun is shining, the weather is calm and there’s still plenty of light in the day.
Winter storage
The summer’s over, we’re all back at work or college, and memories of blissful warm weather bike cruises through city streets and down country lanes are receding into the distance…
Wet roads
The end of September has been heralded by some pretty dreadful weather, with heavy rain leading to flooding on many roads. Summer is definitely over! Read the blog...
Helmets Save Lives
Head injuries are the most common cause of death in motorbike crashes – and that’s why we must wear one every time we hop on our bikes. Read the blog...
Safety first, last and always - Part III
In Parts I and II we looked at country roads, junctions, filtering and overtaking. Here, shunts and road conditions. Read the blog...
Safety first, last and always - Part II
In Part I we looked at country roads and junctions. In Part II, filtering and overtaking. Read the blog...
Safety first, last and always - Part I
Riding a motorbike safely requires great skill, good judgement, concentration and street smarts. Read the blog...
Summer's here
We’ve spotted the big glowing orb in the sky in recent days, and the weather forecasters are promising a better picture in August … perfect for a lovely ride out. Read the blog...
Bike theft
There was a spot of good news recently when it was revealed that for the first time in years, 2023 saw a small dip in the number of motorcycles, scooters and mopeds stolen in England and Wales. Read the blog...
Rural riding
Bikers looking for some dramatic scenery to ride through this summer would be well advised to take a tour of Scotland, which offers some truly stunning riding through a breathtaking landscape. Read the blog...
Avoid the pillion pitfalls...
One of the many questions we’ve been asked recently by young riders is, ‘can I carry a passenger on my motorbike, scooter or moped? Read the blog...
Ready for the football this weekend?
National Young Riders Forum (NYRF) have launched a safety campaign for the Summer of Sport. Read the blog...
Ride to work day
Are you going to ride your motorbike to work on Tuesday, June 11 – or encourage your workforce to do so?
Hazard spotting
Looking for some tips on safer city riding? Here’s a third tip on hazard spotting
To filter or not to filter
Looking for some tips on safer city riding? Here’s another one on filtering.
Junction safety
Looking for some tips on safer city riding? Here’s a good one to start…
A little game of... Part 2
We’re focusing on hazard awareness for our next couple of blogs, to try to boost young riders’ ability to spot potential dangers ahead.
A little game of 'What if...?'
We’re focusing on hazard awareness for our next couple of blogs, to try to boost young riders’ ability to spot potential dangers ahead.
Stay Street Smart this weekend
Staying street smart isn’t about wearing your best biker gear when you’re out riding.
Getting on the bike again - Part four
If you are thinking of getting back on your bike this Spring after some time away, there are some golden rules to follow…
Getting on the bike again - Part three
If you are thinking of getting back on your bike this Spring after some time away, there are some golden rules to follow…
Rural roads and horses
The fact is rural roads offer a host of challenges that you’ll rarely come across if you’re riding in a city. In the next few blogs we’re looking at some of them, starting with – literally – the biggest: horses! Read the blog...
This Easter Weekend sees the clocks change
Some simple tips to help you keep safe as the days get brighter and lights.
Getting on the bike again - Part two
Thinking of getting back on your bike this Spring after some time away?
Getting on the bike again
Thinking of getting back on your bike this Spring after some time away?
How close is too close?
How close do you ride to the vehicle in front? Have you ever considered the distance between you and their exhaust?
A little spot of spring cleaning
Let’s be honest: some of us (not me, obviously…) don’t much like riding our bikes in the winter.
Fuel for thought...
One of the great things about riding a motorbike, moped or scooter is that, unlike your car driving mates, you are not as concerned by rising fuel prices as they are.
Taking care on corners
Having good control of your motorbike, scooter or moped is vital at all times - but never more so than when cornering.
New warnings over junction dangers
Did you know that 60% of motorcycle collisions occur at junctions – and in many cases, they occur when cars and vans emerge from side roads across our path, with the familiar lament of ‘sorry mate, I didn’t see you’ following close behind. Read the blog...
Top 10 tips for riding in snow and ice
It’s definitely a cold one out there - and it’s likely to stay that way for the rest of the week, all the way across the country. Read the blog...
Winter Chill
It’s cold out there tonight, and if the weather map on the TV news is right, the rest of January could be pretty cold, too. Read the blog...
Warning over rise in drug riding
There has been a big rise in road deaths linked to the use of illicit or medicinal drugs, new data from the DFT has found. Read the blog...
It’s Christmaaaaassss
Yes, Noddy, the Pogues and Mariah C are monopolising the airwaves, you can’t move for German markets, and mince pies are being consumed at 9am. It’s Christmas alright. Read the blog...
Effective biker helmets save lives
A global push to improve biker helmet use in poor and low income countries has prompted us to wonder whether our own biker helmet knowledge is up to date… Read the blog...
Biker Down
If you were the first on the scene of a crash involving a fellow biker, what would you do? Read the blog...
Potholes
The AA is advising riders to “avoid puddles" after a record month of breakdowns caused by potholes. Read the blog...
Winter rain
The first Christmas trees are up, the days are shorter and there is a distinct arctic chill in the air… yes, it’s the start of December, so winter’s definitely here! Read the blog...
Sir Isaac Newton
I bet Sir Isaac Newton would have been a great motorbike rider.
One drink before riding
Bikers have been warned by the UK’s leading doctors’ association that risking ‘just one beer or glass of wine’ before they go riding could be a life-changing decision for all the wrong reasons.
Brake Road Safety Week
Road safety charity Brake has a direct message to the UK’s biking community at this year’s Road Safety Week: ‘Let’s talk about speed’. Read the blog...
Don't be left in the dark over biker safety
Five top tips for riding safely as the clocks go back. Read the blog...
Get a grip on tyre safety
October is National Tyre Safety Month – which is a great excuse for all motorcyclists to check their tyres. Read the blog...
Fine to filter?
Clearing up confusion over the rights and wrongs of motorbikes filtering Read the blog...
The three big dangers for bikers this Bank Holiday weekend
Bank Holidays are the perfect occasion for getting the bike out and going for a long ride. Good weather, lovely countryside, open roads … what could be better? Read the blog...
Keeping safe at work
Do you use your motorbike, moped or scooter for the gig economy – delivering takeaway food to hungry customers’ homes, or for other urban deliveries?
Selling in safety
Last week we offered you some suggestions on beating the bike fraudsters. Here we look at the other side of the sales equation: how can you make sure you sell your bike securely?
Beating the bike fraudsters
Buying a new bike, scooter or moped should be fun – but what happens if you find your new bike is stolen or you’ve been the victim of fraud?
Summer Clothing
There’s a nasty rash going round that affects poorly kitted out bikers at this time of year – and Boots and Superdrug don’t sell a cream for it.
It’s called road rash... Read the blog...
'POWDER' Checks
Remember to do your 'POWDER' checks ahead of bank holiday riding. Read the blog...
How's your eyesight?
Read about the 'Is Your Vision Roadworthy' campaign. Read the blog...
Keeping safe on the roads: It’s everyone’s responsibility
This week sees a series of events to mark Project EDWARD – the UK’s biggest campaign for showcasing best practice in road safety. Read the blog...
All about the CBT
In this blog post, Rob Beswick, 2 Wheels resident journalist, looks at what you need to know about the CBT. Read the blog...
Protective clothing
In this blog post, Rob Beswick, 2 Wheels resident journalist, looks at what - and what not - to wear this season. Read the blog...
Love your tyres
In this blog post, Rob Beswick, 2 Wheels resident journalist, looks at why we should love our tyres. Read the blog...
Winter riding
Rob Beswick, 2 Wheels resident journalist, looks at what to be aware of when riding during winter. Read the blog...
Riding and impairment
Rob Beswick, 2 Wheels resident journalist, looks at why you should never mix your riding with drink or drugs. Read the blog...
Safety in numbers
June saw the launch of an in-depth study by MAG into the phenomenon of safety in numbers when it comes to road safety. Author of the report, MAG’s Director of Campaigns and Political Engagement Colin Brown looks at the implications from a riders rights perspective.
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A rough guide to electric scooters
Simon Rawlings, scooter enthusiast, takes a quick look at retro styled electric scooters and finds out what is available (or soon to be) on the market.
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Silver Bullets
Anyone who has been riding motorcycles for any length of time will be familiar with the fact that it is not the safest way to get from A to B. So why do we do it? Colin Brown, West Midlands Region Rep for the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) discusses the reasons...
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Highways England - take a bow
MAG’s Director of Communications and Public Affairs, Lembit Öpik, reports on what he calls ‘Britain’s most effective transport committee.’
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A rough guide to 'retro' scooters
Scooter enthusiast Simon Rawlings gives his verdict on a range of twist and go retro style scooters available on the UK market.
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