Saturday Meetings:
SAM Associates, Observers and members
meet at 9am each Saturday (throughout
the year) at Meadowhall Retail Park,
Attercliffe Common, Sheffield S9 2YZ
Monthly Club Nights: are held at 7.30pm Treeton Miners Welfare, Arundel Road, Treeton, Rotherham S60 5PW
Summarise the following text in 100 words: Last week UK bike sales rose 17% in August, though MCIA bosses are still awaiting Government action on licence reform. The DVSA has enlisted TRL to test helmets already on sale amid fears over uncertified online listings, while AGV unveiled its Pista GP R³ helmet, claiming a sixfold cut in rotational head impact forces. BMW marked the Nürburgring’s centenary with limited-run M1000RR, M1000R and M1000XR editions. On track, Nicolò Bulega swept WorldSBK’s Magny-Cours round, and Marc Marquez closed on the MotoGP title lead with a Misano sprint win. Oliver’s Mount, meanwhile, celebrated 80 years of British road racing in style.
Motorcycling has had another busy week, with safety, new bikes, investment and racing all making the headlines.
In the UK, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has appointed the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) to carry out independent testing of motorcycle helmets already on sale. The programme will check whether helmets meet the legal safety standards required in Britain. It will work alongside SHARP, which gives riders ratings to help compare helmet protection.
This week, UK motorcycling is being reshaped by rules and new metal. The Department for Transport wants tougher emissions laws that could make aftermarket exhausts, ECU remaps and removed emissions gear on post‑2001 bikes a criminal offence. Hampshire PCC Donna Jones is also pushing harder on noisy, illegal pipes, calling them “unbearable for many”. On the product side, AJS have launched the £2699 Ridgeway 125 learner bike, while Kawasaki have teased a supercharged sports model for 2027. Racing fans get Oliver’s Mount’s 80th‑anniversary Gold Cup meeting and the upcoming Goodwood Revival with star riders.
Riding a motorcycle comes with risks. In an accident, motorcyclists’ injuries are likely to be more serious than those of other road users. To reduce these risks, the Biker I.C.E. (In Case of Emergency) Card is a simple but essential tool for riders. It’s easy to use and convenient to carry. It can be folded to fit in your wallet and handed to anyone who needs it, not just accident responders.
The Biker I.C.E. Card contains all necessary information. It has contact information, important health, medical and doctor’s details, a list of medications and your doctor’s contact. If you’re in an accident, emergency services can use the card to quickly understand your health and medical needs t0 provide you with the best care possible.
Just fill in your email address below. We will keep you updated of any design changes. The card is given as FREE public service that you can use and share as many times as you like. You simply add details like your NHS or travel insurance numbers, as these can help emergency responders access your healthcare records or handle costs when travelling abroad.
Sheffield Advanced Motorcyclists, well known for our quality assured advanced rider training, support the use of this card. It can be a critical safety tool. While training improves road safety, the card ensures you get the right help should things go wrong.
Download your Biker I.C.E. Card NOW, for safer rides and peace of mind!
