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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