Getting ready for the Yamaha off-road experience I travelled down to Llanidloes the day before to ensure a good night’s sleep before attending the Yamaha Off-Road (motorcycle) Experience. I’d recommend doing this unless you live close by because it is a demanding days off-road riding and getting up at 5am to get there on time […]
1. layer up This may seem like an obvious tip, but even experienced bikers are at risk! The cold winter air, compounded by wind-chill easily leads to rider fatigue, loss of concentration and safety issues. Avoid being caught-out by the cold – invest in thermal base layers and wear another thin layer over the top […]
Just as academic students often leave formal education to never read a book again – so new riders, on gaining their full motorcycle licence, will all too often make the mistake of not continuing to advanced levels of rider training. At VideoBiker we strongly suggest that this is an error in judgement. In most cases, […]
When was your last eyesight test? Despite changes in legislation five years ago when ‘Cassie’s Law’ came into place, it is estimated that over 50,000 UK motorcycle riders are still failing to meet the minimum legally required ‘standards of vision for driving’ as laid down by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). Looking then […]
Fully marshalled 100-mile charity ride We just wanted to give an enormous shout-out to Claire Flatt, a local nurse who was introduced to us by Laura Smith of Women Only Motorcycle Training. We have been lifted by Claire’s bravery, positive attitude, zest, strength and refusal to be defined by a cervical and breast cancer diagnosis. […]
Essential post-test rider training Motorcycle riders of all shapes, sizes and levels of experience wrongly and regularly believe that a full motorcycle licence automatically gives them a ‘black-belt’ in rider skill, along with full immunity from rider error. Motorcycles are generally very unforgiving of these two common errors in judgement (they are also unforgiving of […]
Potential £100 fine for exceeding speed limit by 1 mph! 2018 has seen speed limits featured several times in the media. It seems that this focus on motorist speed and its association with riders being killed or seriously injured began back in January, when Chief Constable Bangham (West Mercia Police) issued a statement on speed […]
Where you look is where you go! Effective motorcycle observations are essential to our safety on two wheels and according to the statistics there is nearly always room for improvement, especially when considering that whilst us motorcyclists account for just 1% of road traffic, we make-up a disproportionate 25% of all reported accidents! Whether you […]
Plastic road signs could save lives With plastic so negatively and persistently in the news, it’s good to see that DEKRA (European vehicle safety experts) are putting plastic to very good use to save motorcycle riders lives in Germany. In the UK and throughout Europe, the majority of road signs are made from steel, which […]
1. TRY BEFORE YOU BUY Lots of training schools offer taster sessions, which are designed to give a positive first-time experience of what it’s like to ride a motorcycle. Doing this with a qualified instructor is wise, as they will give bespoke and qualified advice on the best way forward. 2. RESEARCH Not all motorcycle […]