Italy - It has been some time since we have attended any motorcycle conference or been “out” in the world of motorcycle events about research and riders’ issues. It is a world that is populated by those through their specialised fields and riders’ representation that are steering the issues riders face as well as those along for the ride who fund and plan what issues are important to make for safer motorcycling. Elaine from Motorcycle Minds is currently very active, researching the Dynamics of Motorcycle Crashes as part of a team conducting a rider’s survey/study … [Read more...]
Breathtaking Roads – The Devil’s Beeftub
Scotland - Breathtaking Roads - The Devil’s Beeftub - In June 2018 we highlighted and featured a series of short films showcasing Scotland’s breath-taking motorcycle routes. This was part of a motorcycle safety campaign in the Live Fast, Die Old Breathtaking Roads series, which focused on Scottish riders and those visitors from beyond Scotland’s borders. The campaign highlighted the top risk areas for riders - bends, junctions and overtaking - in a bid to help reduce fatalities on Scotland’s roads. Now the campaign is back with its dedicated microsite and engaging … [Read more...]
“Women in Motorsport” – Conference
Finland - “Women in Motorsport” – Conference - On 17th-18th August 2019, Finland will host a historical event: the first ever FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) and FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) joint conference on “Women in Motorsport”. The conference hosted by FIM WOMEN in Motorcycling and FIM - Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme will be held in the Lahti region, arousing the enthusiasm of almost 40 high-level speakers from 14 different countries. The historical conference is designed to celebrate inspiring women and men … [Read more...]
Dynamics of Motorcycle Crashes – A Survey
Note: The survey is now closed – Full report to follow - Further details below. Riders of motorcycles, scooters and mopeds who have been involved in a collision over the last ten years, are being invited to take part in a survey which is looking at the dynamics of motorcycle crashes. A cooperative initiative carried out by a team of motorcycle crash investigative analysts is interested in your views as motorcyclists. The analysts are: Stephane Espie, Research Director IFSTTAR, France; Elaine Hardy Motorcycle Research Analyst, UK; Dimitris Margaritis, Research … [Read more...]
London Emissions Flawed Modelling
Transport for London (TfL) has repeatedly claimed that individual motorcycles can be highly polluting and has used this logic in part to charge pre Euro 3 (i.e. pre 2007) motorcycles £12.50 a day, which don't measure up to emission standards in the newly introduced Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in central London. The Motorcycle Action group - MAG - has however challenged this view and has provided sound evidence that this "logic" is flawed. Ditching its usual rhetoric MAG has come out of its corner, demanding that TfL produce evidence to back this claim that pre Euro … [Read more...]
MCIA – ULEZ – Seeking Exemption
As we recently previously reported today - Monday 8th April 2019 - sees the introduction of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in central London. Our previous report - London – Critical Measure For ULEZ Exemption - looked at what riders needed to do to meet requirements that would exempt them having to pay the £12.50 24 hours per day - every day, £62.50 per working week (five days if you are lucky enough), £3250 per working year, emission charge to travel in central London. The Motorcycle Industry Association - MCIA - have today issued a press release relating … [Read more...]
London – Critical Measure For ULEZ Exemption
London – The ULEZ – Ultra Low Emission Zone - comes into effect in central London, the same area as the current Congestion Charge on Monday 8th April 2019. This will see riders and drivers having to pay a daily charge of £12.50 for motorcycles and other vehicles within this ULEZ emission zone. The basics of this charge is that if a vehicle does not meet a certain level of “friendly” cleaner emissions then they have to pay this charge. Those that meet certain emission levels are exempt from the charge. We had commented which motorcycles would not have to pay the … [Read more...]
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