Table of Contents Editorial This week there was a meeting between the NMC (National Motorcyclists Council) and DfT (Department for Transport) to discuss a strategic agenda for motorcycling. Given that UK motorcyclists have been waiting since 2005 to see some Government action, let’s hope that actioning the strategy doesn’t also

Table of Contents Editorial It is with great sadness that we report the passing of SAM Life Member John Hughes, aged 92 years. Our deepest sympathies go to his family and friends at this sad time. Funeral arrangements are detailed below. It has been another fascinating week in the world

Table of Contents Editorial We’ve had some very pleasant early Autumn days this week and some very wet weather. It’s a welcome relief from the horrendous storms of last week and the brighter days made for some enjoyable riding. On the trip home from France we saw some very desperate

Learning to ride a motorcycle by trial and error may seem appealing, but it can be a dangerous gamble. A well-respected motorcycle instructor once claimed that this method worked for them, but the reality is far more complex. Without proper guidance, novice riders risk developing bad habits, facing life-threatening accidents,

With the arrival of colder and wetter weather, most riders decide now is the time to hang up their helmets and stop using their bikes throughout late autumn and winter. However, it isn’t as simple as just not riding a motorcycle; that’s why IAM RoadSmart has pulled together some top

Table of Contents Editorial We are back! After a 2,000+ mile jaunt around France and had a fabulous time. Having had marvellous weather we missed all storms. I did post a couple of articles about fog and the myth of self-learning to ride a bike, but they wouldn’t really help.