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Which license?

Many aspiring motorcycle riders believe that buying a motorcycle in order to ride from A to B after passing the CBT is the way it goes, however, this is not the case. If you would like to learn to ride either a motorcycle or scooter and you’re 17 or over, you actually have three possible routes to take.

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Cornering on a motorcycle

When it comes to approaching corners on a motorcycle, most of the time you instinctively get a feel for every corner and automatically adjust your speed and approach accordingly. There are in fact lots to remember when tackling a particular bend or corner and we’ve put together a few tips on what type of corners to look out for and how to pull them off safely and with ease.

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Top ten tips for safe riding

Over the years, there has been a considerably large number of motorcycle fatalities on Britain’s roads due to careless, thoughtless and of course, unsafe riding. Don’t allow yourself to become a part of a statistic; here are our top ten tips to remember for safe riding….

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Storing your bike away for winter

As soon as the snow makes an appearance, it’s time to consider putting your bike away for winter. Riding in winter can be very dangerous and sometimes it’s best to store your beloved motorcycle away until the roads aren’t going to be so hazardous. So, how are you going to properly store it to ensure it’ll be fit for the spring?

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The learn to ride guide

So you’ve decided you want to learn how to ride a motorcycle. What next? Are you eligible to ride a motorcycle or moped? What tests will you need to take and how do you get hold of your license? What’s a CBT? Luckily for you, we’ve answered all those questions for you…

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Thousands of learners could have to pass test twice

Thousands of learner motorcyclists could have to take a controversial riding test twice despite passing the first time, riding instructors have warned.

They are also likely to be charged twice as a result of changes to the motorcycle test.
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Winter biking clothes

Riding your motorcycle during winter can be a bit of a nippy experience, so it’s always good to make sure you’re wrapped up nice and warm. Wearing motorcycle clothes designed for weather conditions won’t just prevent you from feeling like frosty the snowman; warm winter attire will also benefit you for multiple safety reasons. So, when it comes to hitting the roads on your beloved motorcycle, it’s time to prioritise safety over style.

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Urban survival – Negotiating Traffic

One of the best things about being on two wheels is that you can make progress through slow or stationary traffic. But remember,  if you do so car drivers quite often will not see you. They are probably not expecting you to be there in the first place, you are smaller and may not be easily visible to them so you need to take a bit of extra care.  Position yourself  to see and be seen.

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Practical Test Guide

After you’ve been learning to ride a motorcycle for a while and successfully passed your theory test, you’ll soon want to apply for your practical test. There are two modules you must take for your practical test, but don’t let this throw you off – the test is only there so you can prove to your examiner that you can ride a motorcycle safety and correctly as well as sufficient riding knowledge. We understand that the thought of taking a test can be quite daunting so we’ve put together a little something for those who are looking to book their test sometime soon…

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Staying safe in every weather condition

As winter approaches, so does the need to ditch the carefree, light-hearted motorcycle riding. It’s now time to get up to scratch on how to stay safe in the looming wet winter weather.

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