United Kingdom – “All accidents are the result of prediction failure. Surprise is Nature’s way of telling us we have experienced such a failure. If there is no surprise, there can be no accident” The aim of the ‘No Surprise? No Accident!’ campaign is to reduce the number of motorcycle crashes by shifting the way we think about road safety. No Surprise? No Accident! argues that we need new and original thinking to tackle old problems, a new paradigm for motorcycle safety. Take the time to read through the article below. At times it may seem a bit heavy going but to … [Read more...]
Motorcycle safety and accidents in Europe
Europe - The Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA) - made up of rider organisations who represent their members in countries from across Europe report that, "Motorcycle safety and accidents vary between individual countries." FEMA has come to this conclusion in a summary report - "Motorcycle Safety and Accidents in Europe - pdf 569kb" which analyses surveys conducted between 2011 and 2014 of around 25,000 motorcyclists (m/f) about motorcycle safety and accidents. The surveys were conducted through Riderscan - European scanning tour for motorcycle … [Read more...]
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2016
Global - We at Motorcycle Minds can definitely say that we have never ever been labeled as a distinguished - gentleman - or lady - when riding our motorcycles. However, on the 25th of September 2016, streets worldwide will be abuzz with finely dressed gentlefolk upon their classic and vintage style motorcycles, united in their support of men’s health. ‘The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride’, the world’s greatest motorcycling charity event, shines a light upon the bikes, fashion and ideals of a bygone era, all for a good cause - for prostate cancer research. The … [Read more...]
Trikes & Helmets – To Wear or Not To Wear?
Northern Ireland – This article aims to clarify the situation regarding a proposed helmet law for trike riders in Northern Ireland, following a recent claim by the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) that this proposal has been dropped thanks to their successful lobbying. In June 2015 the Road Safety and Vehicle Regulation Division of the then Department of the Environment (DOE) [1] issued a public consultation regarding a – “ Proposal for the Mandatory Wearing of Helmets on Motor Tricycles”, meaning that if the proposal came about the wearing of helmets for riders of and … [Read more...]
FEMA – Emissions Survey
Europe – The Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA) is asking motorcyclists to fill out its survey on emissions! With growing pressure from city councils on older motorcycles with less than Euro 3 (built in 2006 and earlier) and threats or even concrete plans to ban them from cities, or toll them like in Paris, London and several Italian cities, we are experiencing a growing pressure to switch from older motorcycles to new, less fuel consumption and cleaner motorcycles. At Motorcycle Minds we ask what is this Euro 3 that is referred to? “Starting at the … [Read more...]
Biker Down – Knowing What To Do!
United Kingdom - In the past in Northern Ireland we ran First Aid training for riders - provided by Saint John Ambulance - the idea behind a specific course was that rendering First Aid to a motorcyclist involves many additional considerations that may not be “instructed” in basic First Aid courses. A motorcyclist may be wearing heavy leathers, armour and should be wearing a helmet, which means that delivering essential lifesaving First Aid to bikers can be more life critical. Taking this specific first aid for motorcyclists a bit further, is Biker Down, the FREE … [Read more...]
Gosh It’s Hot! – Hydrate For Safety!
Global - Although in our part of France it has rained for the first time in a couple of weeks with the heat ranging from dry and hot to - hot and humid, England – Scotland and Wales the past week saw the temperatures rising to hot and sweaty. With that heat comes the usual manifestation, as surely as rain and threats of flooding return, advice from various “safety” sources to ride wearing nothing less than the full “proper” protective clothing. Some advice considers that it is better to dress up for a crash and sweat in order to remain safe. There are those (including … [Read more...]
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