motorcyclist
General
18/01/24
A 78-year-old man has been sentenced after being charged with causing death by dangerous driving in an incident with a motorcyclist
General
10/02/23
A dangerous driver who left two motorcycle riders with significant injuries has been jailed for 8 years
Industry
26/01/22
It’s hoped that the ‘Guide to Designing for Motorcyclists’ will maximise motorcyclists safety on the roads by reminding engineers of the issues riders face.
Viral
25/01/22
Seen riding against oncoming traffic on the M25, a stolen motorcycle is seen dodging cars and traffic - and a police officer is left with serious injuries.
General
14/01/22
It has been the best year on record for London, as recorded motorcycle fatalities drops by 60% in provisional figures - but nobody is sure exactly why.
Commercial
13/12/21
Here are the ultimate motorcycle Christmas gifts for the two-wheeled rider in your life
General
01/12/21
I saw 3 accidents, and 1 driver pulled over for driving with no lights (in the dark) all on a short journey back from a launch. Has the UK forgotten how to drive?
General
22/10/21
Here’s a HUD that tells you the right speed and ‘line of attack’ of corners. Called the Aegis Rider, it may have positive implications for learners.
Industry
19/10/21
As of 2023, EuroNCAP will be testing the ability of car safety systems to spot & react to motorcycles on the road. Hopefully making the roads safer for all.
Industry
18/10/21
Intelligent Speed Assistance is being discussed by European Parliament as they look for ways of reducing rates of serious accidents - but FEMA oppose.
Viral
15/10/21
A motorcyclist is involved in a hit and run in Singapore, but when he’s knocked unconscious his Apple Watch comes to the rescue, calling emergency services.
General
15/10/21
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General
14/10/21
The new rule in the Highway Code is aimed at protecting cyclists, those on motorcycles & vulnerable road users when drivers are getting out of cars.
Industry
04/10/21
Taking motorcycles in the back of a van into the EU has been cleared, the problem now sits with getting a third party to freight your bike out to meet you.
General
17/09/21
Three cancelations and many postponements later, Manchester Bike Show is confirmed as returning on the 29th & 30th of January 2022.
General
20/08/21
After a motorcyclist recovered his stolen bike with the help of an Apple AirTag, we ponder if this small cheap device could be used for recovering bikes.
Industry
05/08/21
New survey from the MCIA to find out how you rate your riding skills, and whether you’d consider some additional training.
General
04/08/21
Let’s face it, campaigns around motorcycle road safety can sometimes feel a bit PC. That’s where the cracking UpRight Derbyshire team come in!
General
03/08/21
Lane-splitting & filtering divides opinion, but who’s on the right side? France temporarily re-allows motorcycles and scooters to filter in traffic.
Industry
30/07/21
Pedestrians and cyclists are due to be placed at the top of a re-ordered pecking order, as a new Highway Code hierarchy rule is on the cards.
General
12/07/21
Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo to set a 19mph (30kph) speed limit in the French capital, as well as making motorcycles and scooters pay for parking from 2022.
Industry
05/07/21
With the exact date to be confirmed, the UK is to be included in the Green Card Free Circulation Zone - great news for motorists in Northern Ireland.
General
22/05/21
Algorithms will decide if it’s best to keep the rider in place on the motorcycle, or release them in the event of an accident.
General
29/04/21
Thomas Connors was driving the vehicle of youths throwing eggs at other road users, and resulting in a motorcyclist losing sight in one of his eyes.