United Kingdom - A couple of riders we know have posted up pictures on their social media pages, of their motorcycles' rear tyre with a screw/bolt embedded in the tyre. Both riders, one from the UK and one from France, replaced the rear tyre because of the position of the object. As if by magic Tyresafe's motorcycle campaign - Don't Chance It Change It - supported by TT Legend John McGuiness, comes along. "Don’t chance it, change it", focuses on the message that it’s safer to change your tyre than repair it, a sentiment supported by McGuinness. “There’s absolutely … [Read more...]
You Take The High Road – I’ll Take ……………
Scotland - A series of short films showcasing Scotland’s breath-taking motorcycle routes, has been unveiled as part of a new campaign. The campaign is highlighting the top risk areas for riders, in a bid to help reduce fatalities on Scotland’s roads. Its focus is on Scottish riders and those visitors from beyond Scotland’s borders. We first picked up this new campaign on Social Media through what are described as two “the incredible films”. The films capture the thrill of riding in Scotland and showcase coastal rides, scenic forest roads with an epic mountain journey to … [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...]
Looking Back – Lucky 13
Europe -The basics of riding a motorcycle never change and what we as rider’s face is as similar now as when motorcycles first hit the road – no pun intended. There has been and still continues to be many methods from practical to theory that seek to improve the motorcycling experience that evolves around safety. Looking back to 2009, one method used was the Lucky 13 cartoon series which was a safety message with a difference. Each issue of the cartoon featured Lucky 13, a young motorcyclist and focused on a particular risk factor, giving tips and recommendations … [Read more...]
For the Love of Bikers HANG UP
For the Love of Bikers HANG UP - For the Love of Bikers HANG UP – An awareness campaign in Ireland – Republic Of Ireland and Northern Ireland - for Bikers by Bikers, to raise awareness of the danger to all road users caused by Mobile Phone use while Driving. The campaign says that there is a huge lack of support for road safety of Bikers, constantly at risk by other road users on their mobile phones. Every Biker out there is a son, daughter, sibling, parent, grandparent, friend. It's not just the Biker that suffers, it's everyone connected to them. Drivers on … [Read more...]
FIM-PUBLICAFFAIRS.COM IS “GO”!
FIM Public Affairs - Our last article from FIM Europe looked at the organisation's reflection on 2017. We wished FIM Europe all the best for 2018 and said as ever, we would follow closely, reporting to you the rider of its involvement in motorcycling matters during the forthcoming year. We are barely into 2018 and FIM has launched a new platform for professionals interested in public policy and road safety for motorcyclists - www.fim-publicaffairs.com The FIM announcement states: "In 1988 the FIM established a panel to address these issues, led by the late … [Read more...]
2017 FIM Road Safety Awards
Norway - Europe – NMCU the Norsk Motorcykkel Union has been awarded the 2017 FIM - Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme - Road Safety Award for its “Full Kontroll” book. FIM explains that the Road Safety Award promotes initiatives or technology for improving road traffic safety, particularly for powered two wheelers, with a wish to encourage new solutions to diminish accidents, especially fatal injuries, making motorcycling an even safer passion. According to FIM, road safety is also a major preoccupation in research and in policies. Improving material and … [Read more...]
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