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The RAC fears motorists across the country will soon be “plagued by a plethora of potholes” – presenting a “true road safety danger”, especially for those on two wheels. Data shows that between October and December 2022, the RAC attended 23% more breakdowns where potholes were likely to blame than during the previous three month period. The...

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Registration statistics for 2022 show the growing importance and key role the motorcycle sector will play as the transport ecosystem evolves. That’s according to the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA). The statistics show that 116,534 powered two-wheelers (PTWs) were registered for the first time in 2022 – nearly 2% up on 2021. The 2022 figure is also more...

The National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) has strongly welcomed the announcement of a new strategic group for motorcycling. The Motorcycle Strategic Focus Group, managed by DfT and DVSA, will consider a range of issues affecting motorcyclists. These include areas such as technology and future connectivity advances and how the Government embeds motorcycling more effectively in future...

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The number of powered two-wheelers registered for the first time fell in November – although the annual figure for 2022 looks set to top 2021. Statistics published by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA), show 6,647 new motorcycles, scooters, and other L-category vehicles were registered last month – down 8.8% on November 2021. The biggest fall,...

More than six months on from its launch, a single web portal is helping riders looking to improve their riding skills and knowledge.  The Elite Rider Hub, devised by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) contains details of nationally available post-test rider training schemes, with advice for riders and links to book training. The MCIA says this...

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The Government is being urged to carry out a full review of the existing motorcycle licencing regime, with claims it is impacting the safety of young riders. At present, in order to ride a motorcycle or scooter of any type, riders must take a Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course. This takes an average of five...

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MCIA have released the November month and year to date new vehicle registration figures for motorcycles, scooters, and other L-category vehicles. November volumes, although down by 8.8% compared to 2021, the year-to-date market looks to be close in line with the industry forecast of 2% ahead of 2021, and 9% up on 2019 which is...

2Wheels London has launched a new social media campaign to help riders stay safe this winter. The campaign utilises the popular ‘Angry Al’ character and runs until 22 December. Between now and then, a number of posters will be shared on social media, aiming to encourage riders to use the roads in a manner that gives them...

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A series of four winter infographics, which highlight several key seasonal issues impacting young riders, will be shared on social media over the coming weeks. The infographics have been prepared by the New Rider Hub, the one-stop-shop for new and young powered two-wheeler (PTW) riders overseen by the National Young Rider Forum (NYRF). Two of...

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New data shows that as the number of miles ridden by motorcyclists climbed in 2021 following the Covid pandemic, sadly so did the number of riders killed. The Government figures show 310 motorcyclists were killed on Great Britain’s roads during 2021. This is compared to 285 in 2020. However, with fewer lockdown periods, 2.53 billion miles...