The Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) was launched in 2008 The Enhanced Rider Scheme (ERS) was launched by the DSA (now the DVSA) in 2008. ERS is intended to enhance road safety and riding skills for newly qualified riders, those returning to riding after a long period away, plus riders moving up to larger capacity/more powerful […]
Your guide to life on two wheels – O2W – March 2018 Motorcycle training has a come a long way in recent years, with significant ongoing changes and corresponding improvements to rider safety. Alongside these changes, whilst there have been significant reductions in motorcycle related casualties, there is no room for complacency and more changes […]
Following on from last years launch of the Metropolitan Police ‘Be Safe’ scooter theft campaign, a team from the MCIA has met with London Mayor, Sadiq Khan to discuss continuing industry measures to combat the theft of motorcycles, scooters and mopeds in London. High on the agenda was the importance of continued factoring of powered […]
Thank you! We are at an exciting point with VideoBiker and felt it important to update the many people who have supported us this last 24 months. Just to consider that two years have passed – from initial ideas until today is note worthy. VideoBiker has been a zero budget labour of love and it […]
Your guide to life on two wheels – O2W – February 2018 It’s been a very cold start to 2018 and driving back from London recently, we were surprised at how many riders continue to ride with snow and ice on the ground. Along with the O2W team, at VideoBiker our advice is 100% to […]
Is it acceptable to delegate our safety to other road users? Is it acceptable to delegate our safety to other road users? Are improved rider attitudes fostered by too easily reaching for the phrase ‘Think Bike’? Is it really fair of us to apportion blame to car drivers who fail to see us and is […]
Change & further consultation planned for the training sector Whilst change is slow, consultative and evidence based – it seems that 2018 will welcome an inevitable overhaul to several key aspects of the motorcycle training sector. DVSA plans are underwritten by their ‘Improving moped and motorcycle training’ consultation, that concluded on the 17th February 2017 […]
Your guide to life on two wheels – O2W – January 2018 A relatively quiet month for motorcycle training and rider safety in O2W, but some great advice on ending the ‘bike season’ well with the correct winter care of motorcycles, for riders who prefer not to ride in the cold, ice and snow. The […]
Is the fact I am female relevant? I am female and I ride a motorbike. Is the fact I am female relevant? No not really from my own perspective; I just happen to be female and that doesn’t necessarily make it any easier or harder to ride a bike. It doesn’t make me special and […]
Your guide to life on two wheels – O2W – December 2017 Nearly December and here’s the Christmas Issue (7) of O2W and again it’s really good to see relevant training and motorcycle safety information. First-off, an article discussing the merits of Kawasaki Rider Training Services (KRTS), which is a motorcycle training initiative sponsored by […]