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With the sun shining and bright blue skies, Richard Gladman, IAM RoadSmart head of driving and riding standards, has put together some riding advice to keep you safe this summer. A lot of motorcycle jackets have thermal and waterproof layers. If it’s a hot day and they’re not needed, take them out to help you stay […]
92731470 – red motorbike with rider, in upper coquetdale, northumberland on a sunny day GEM Motoring Assist is keen to reduce motorcycle casualties during the current peak riding season. Central to this, according to GEM, should be a focus for riders on boosting their skill and knowing your limits. At the same time GEM is […]
Many riders take to roads without realising they are putting themselves in danger by wearing the incorrect clothing. This week’s tips offers advice on clothing to all riders from IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman. Make sure your crash helmet fits correctly, have your head measured and try a number of […]
Advance booking for the FREE Experience Adventure feature at Motorcycle Live 2018 are now open, with show visitors able to pre-book slots to ride a choice of bikes from Honda and Triumph. The indoor bike skills course is designed to introduce participants to their first taste of adventure riding and will feature sand, mud, logs […]
“I give loads of consideration to the tyres that my bikes are equipped with because it’s so, so important; it’s the only bit that connects you to the road,” said Isle of Man TT legend John McGuinness as TyreSafe launches its 2018 campaign aimed at motorcyclists. Don’t chance it, change it focuses on the message that […]
IAM RoadSmart is staging its first ever riding skills day for female bikers only, focusing on handling, skills development and getting the most from their riding. The day will focus on individuals’ own development goals and all levels of ability and experience are welcome. The women only riding day takes place at Thruxton circuit in […]
From now until June 2016, every motorcyclist in the UK is being offered the unique opportunity of a free 60 minute skills and safety riding assessment, courtesy of the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM). Your bike may well have gone away for the winter, so before heading out ensure you’re both fit for the new […]
Writing in the Winter 2015/16 80th anniversary edition of Good Motoring magazine, Ian Kerr MBE suggests there are some effective ways of improving the safety of motorcyclists – starting with a more rigorous learning and testing process Motorcycle riders feature prominently in the yearly statistics, referring to those killed or seriously injured on the roads […]
Motorcycle Live 2015 – which takes places at The NEC, Birmingham from 28 November to 6 December 2015 – may be all about the new metal for many bike fans, but it’s also a chance to see some of the UK’s most impressive custom and classic machinery. The Classic Feature gets a revamp this year thanks to […]
On Saturday, 3rd October 2015, Jim Redman MBE, six times World Champion and six times Isle of Man TT winner, will be the guest speaker at an evening held in the Lecture Theatre of the NMMT Collections Centre at Beaulieu. Named the ‘World’s Greatest Motorcycle Racer’ by many, Jim Redman started his racing career as […]