Archive for the ‘Training Tips’ Category

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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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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Winter Motorcycling

It is important to consider whether you and your motorcycle are ready for the extra demands of cold, wet, icy conditions we experience. We would always as a starting point recommend these to remain safe when you’re motorcycling.

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New theory test books published

New official driving and riding theory books will be published this month to help candidates revise in preparation for changes to the test in January 2012.

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Theory Test Guide

Before taking the Practical Motorcycle/Scooter Test, you must first complete and pass a theory test.

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Learning to ride a motorcycle safely in London

Learning to ride a motorcycle is challenging at the best of times, especially in London. More importantly though, staying safe on the roads is important for all road users.

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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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Surviving Urban Riding – Junctions

Junctions are always an area of potential hazard and mistakes can happen when vehicles are forced to cross each other’s paths – so take heed. (more…)

How to Ride Pillion Safely

It is nigh on impossible to even scratch the surface of the whole world and culture of motorbiking in a Guide Entry. However, riding pillion is something that many people do: sometimes once only, before they declare ‘never again!’. Perhaps you’ll get invited to join a group of Harley riders on their trek across Europe. Maybe you’ll go out with a biker for six months. Or it could be something that you do for many many years. What are the essentials? (more…)