UK – The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) has announced the launch of a new motorcycle & scooter anti-theft security “star rating” programme. This is designed to recognise and highlight to buyers which anti-theft devices are fitted or supplied as standard on new motorcycles and scooters. The new rating scheme will be known as ‘MCIA Secured’, presented at the Home Office, the initiative has been developed, according to the MCIA, in response to the rise in motorcycle and scooter theft and the significant increase in scooters being used to enable further crime, … [Read more...]
Competition Essence Of London
London - Organised by 2Wheels London riders across London have the chance to win a track day for two at the legendary Brands Hatch circuit as part of a new competition which seeks to capture the essence of motorcycling in London. Liz Brooker MBE, chair of 2Wheels London, said: “We’re hoping to engage with more of the Capital’s riders through this competition, and deliver some important safety messages and information along the way. “This competition provides riders with an opportunity to get creative and show off their photography skills – while at the same time … [Read more...]
Are You Riding London?
London - Will you be riding London on the 27th March 2018 at 4.30pm? We Ride London - are coordinating a rally at Parliament Square to raise awareness with policy makers and the public of the issues affecting riders of motorcycles and scooters in London. We Ride London are encouraging all riders to attend the demo whether you ride a classic bike, sports bike, adventure bike, cruiser, scooter or the latest retro bike. They say, "All of us are impacted by the policies of Transport for London & the Mayor of London. The only people who can influence change are you, the … [Read more...]
Who Rides London?
London - Big thanks to those who took part in the survey - we have now closed the survey and are looking through all your replies in preparation for publication! When a suggested charge of £12.50 per day for older (than the Euro 3 standard) motorcycles/scooters/mopeds traveling in a proposed Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London, followed by a consultation regarding this daily charge, surfaced about a year ago, the motorcycling community started raising concerns and has been in turmoil since then, regarding this proposed ULEZ charge in London. Some rider groups … [Read more...]
London Versus London
London - Following on from our article London – Motorcycles Forever which looked at the consultation to improve London’s air quality from Transport for London (TfL) and introduce a charge for vehicles, including motorcycles, in an Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ), there has now been published another report on motorcycling in London. However, leading up to and then after our previous article, rider organisations and groups, opiniated blogs as well as individuals have set out their views in relation to the charging of motorcycles in this ULEZ. Separate from this issue … [Read more...]
London – Motorcycles Forever
London – A consultation on detailed proposals to improve London’s air quality from the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, through Transport for London (TfL), would see pre-2007 manufactured motorcycles being charged in an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) which is to be introduced in 2019. The consultation which is due to close on the 28th February 2018 indicates that a ULEZ would apply 24 hours a day, 7 days a week every day of the year, including weekends and public holidays where all vehicles will need to meet exhaust emission standards (ULEZ standards) or pay a daily charge. … [Read more...]
Acid Spraying Moped Theft
London – In a long spree of motorcycle enabled crime on mopeds, motorcycle, scooter and moped thefts have come to a head with the latest reported barbaric acid attacks in London – five attacks in ninety minutes in one night by two teenagers - victims having their mopeds stolen – and 24 hours later a further report of a rider being attacked with a “noxious substance” in an attempt to take the rider’s moped. (As acid attacks appear to becoming a weapon of choice, a piece from Biker & Bike - Safety advice on bike jackings with acid) We take a look at social media … [Read more...]
