The scourge of scooter crime
01 Aug 2019
The Metropolitan Police in a flurry of social media hoop-la released a montage of ‘tactical contacts’ with escaping criminals on mopeds. It was all a bit ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ for readers of a certain vintage.
Bexhill Motofest 2019
29 Jul 2019
It’s been a fantastic day at Bexhill today and lovey meeting this 89 year old RAF Veteran and former police motorcyclist who was fascinated by the Svartzpilen prize bike.
Is motorcycle filtering legal?
25 Jul 2019
Filtering on your motorcycle is one of the many benefits of owning a motorbike as it allows you to jump the queue on busy roads. But is motorcycle filtering legal, and who’s at fault if you have a motorcycle accident while filtering past traffic? As a former motorcycle courier, I filter. A lot. I regularly […]
Stack ’em high and sell ’em cheap
18 Jul 2019
I had an accident in July 2015 after I was rear ended by an HGV in London.
Not the Brightest Spark
11 Jul 2019
I got knocked off my Ducati Diavel about two years ago. I got pretty smashed up and broke my wrist and ankle.
Hounded by Claims Companies
04 Jul 2019
I was waiting at a junction when some old man bumped into the rear of me while driving in his E-Type!
Ludgershall Bike Night 2019
01 Jul 2019
Last week was Cassington… so many different bikes rocked up. Fantastic. We also chatted to previous clients and winners plus lots of new faces.
Is an American DOT helmet legal in the UK?
24 Jun 2019
I am looking to buy a new helmet and have come across a company selling in the UK but their ‘lids’ are only D.O.T. tested for use in the U.S.A.
Ice and what happens if you fall
20 Jun 2019
Is it ever worth going out on the road if there is a real risk of ice?
OnYerBike Bike Night
17 Jun 2019
Every 3rd Thursday from May to September we’ll be at OnYerBike near Aylesbury for their regular bike night
Sat-nav in a fix
13 Jun 2019
Like loads of bikers nowadays, instead of a sat-nav, I use my smartphone mounted on the handlebars.
Youtube Idiot
06 Jun 2019
My mates and I like to head out after college for a razz and a bit of a tear-up
Motorbiking in Morocco
03 Jun 2019
To celebrate Andrew Dalton’s BIG FIVE 0 birthday all the crew at White Dalton had generously chipped in and got him a adventure Motorbiking trip in Morocco.
Does wearing shades make me negligent?
30 May 2019
I was involved in a straightforward accident, I was riding along a busy urban road and, as I crossed through a green light, a car in the opposite lane travelling in the opposite direction turned right, straight across my path.
Should I take the dealer to the Small Claims Court?
23 May 2019
If your bike breaks it’s not always right or easy to point the blame and claim off someone else
Budget pothole fund not nearly enough
16 May 2019
There’s money in the new budget for fixing potholes, but IAM RoadSmart says it’s not enough.
Think before you speak
09 May 2019
When it comes to gobbing off at coppers and claiming your rights, think very carefully of the repercussions.
