Archive for the ‘Commuter Guides’ Category

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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Are you speeding?

Correctly assessing the appropriate speed for a piece of road is one of the most important skills for motorcyclists. In many cases, travelling at an inappropriate speed can be fatal.

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Surviving Urban Riding – Positioning

Getting yourself in the right position in the lane of the road you are travelling on is a vital skill that keeps you safe and lets you make good progress.

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Students’ guide to Motorcycling

Save money
Scooters and small motorcycles use much less fuel than a car (some can get 130mpg!), and road tax starts at just £15 a year for a 125cc model. Parking is usually free, and motorcycles pay little or nothing on toll roads or in congestion zone charges. (more…)

Surviving urban riding – Traffic lights

Bikes are great in cities; they are small, nimble and have power-to-weight ratios that would make even top sports cars wince. This means they are almost perfect for standing starts, or traffic lights.

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Surviving urban riding – Filtering

Riding in cities requires a completely different set of skills compared to the open road. There are more distractions, more hazards and more corners. This makes it more entertaining than a track day but without the need for tyre warmers. (more…)

Surviving U Turns and Blind Spots

We’ve all seen it.  A car or truck pulls off to the side of the road.  You quite naturally assume that he is stopping, and then suddenly, as you approach, the vehicle pulls right across in front of you, making a U-turn. (more…)

Benefits of riding a Motorcycle or Scooter in the city

There are many benefits associated with riding a scooter or motorbike, especially when compared to the cost and hassle of driving a car. (more…)