Self-Learning or Guided Motorcycle Training?
Last week I read the continually repeated myth that you can learn to ride a motorcycle by yourself, without any formal instruction. Such statements are totally untrue and dangerous. A motorcycle isn’t a toy, or a bicycle with an engine. Although in the 19th century that is how they were developed. The limitation of using […]
Why Do Young People Need Motorcycles?
In a time when life is getting more expensive, it is a little surprising that motorcycle sales have declined. When you chat with young people about motorcycles, you get all sorts of reasons why they haven’t tried riding. Most haven’t even sat on one. It’s time to remind them of what they are missing. Riding […]
Riders of the Mist: Embracing the Fog
‘A prepared rider and well maintained bike makes for safer riding’ Introduction If you don’t ride in poor conditions, you are unlikely to be able to cope with them when they arise. There is a lot of published advice about NOT riding in fog. It’s true, if it can be avoided then other forms of […]
SAM Weekly Newsletter – 6th September 2024
Table of Contents Editorial The time has come for me to hang up my motorcycling jacket. It comes to us all eventually, even if we’d like to ride forever! I will still be your Editor and Webmaster as long as the SAM Committee will tolerate my output. Your newsletter is read in 10 countries by […]
SAM Chair’s Annual Ride
It’s here again! The SAM Chair’s Annual Ride Out. All SAM members are welcome. Meet at: Meadowhall Retail Park Time & date: Monday 2nd September @ 6.30pm Facebook Twitter LinkedIn
