Lockdown
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Government confirms mandatory MOT testing will resume from August 1
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MOT testing for cars, vans and motorcycles is being reintroduced from 1 August in England, Scotland and Wales. Back in March, the UK Government granted a six-month MOT exemption to enable key workers to stay mobile during the coronavirus lockdown. But with restrictions being eased and more people returning to the road, Roads Minister, Baroness…
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BACK ON TRACK: Track day bookings surge post-lockdown
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TrackDays.co.uk has revealed bookings by bikers are up from last year. It’s great to have a bit of positive news to report after the last few months of doom and gloom. TrackDays.co.uk has reported that bookings for its motorbike track days this month are up 49% on last year. And the surge in demand shows…
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Triumph celebrates the UK’s local lockdown heroes. Nominate YOURS now.
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Triumph Motorcycles has just launched the #TriumphTogether initiative to celebrate local heroes who’ve gone above and beyond while we’ve been in lockdown. Ex-England rugby star and Triumph ambassador David Flatman paid a visit to a local NHS worker’s front door to say thank you for making a difference in the community during coronavirus lockdown. It’s…
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Biker groups call on government to recognise the role of bikes and scooters during the coronavirus crisis
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A coalition of the UK’s largest biker organisations has submitted a White Paper which calls for the government to recognise the role of motorcycles and scooters during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. The coalition includes the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), the Vintage Motorcycle Club (VMCC), the Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF) and the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF)…
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The MCIA needs YOU. Help promote bikes and scooters as an alternative to public transport.
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The MCIA is asking bikers and scooterists to write to their MPs and ask why the government isn’t promoting two wheelers as an alternative to public transport. With social distancing still in place to help limit the spread of the coronavirus, you’d think the government would be shouting about the advantages of motorcycles and scooters.…
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KTM 890 Duke R – full spec of the Super Scalpel
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New KTM 890 Duke R ups the game in performance and agility The KTM 890 Duke R is effectively a high-performance version of the existing 790 Duke, with a fresh engine platform, a revised chassis and a number of other refinements. KTM says that the new bike “intends to exploit the best virtues of the…
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SAVE SOME CASH: Suzuki offers £500 OFF alongside 0% finance campaign.
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Suzuki is offering to knock £500 off a range of its bikes which are currently available as part of its four-year 0% hire purchase finance deal. The latest money-saving offer from Suzuki follows the most recent government announcement, which allows dealerships to take orders online or over the phone and deliver new bikes and parts…
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Bike Shed launches volunteer rider group. And YOU can get involved.
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Bike Shed is mobilising its community to provide free courier-style services to aid the fight against coronavirus. Following the Bike Shed Motorcycle Club closing the doors at its Shoreditch HQ as a result of the lockdown, it’s announced the launch of the Bike Shed Community Volunteer Riders – to offer delivery and community services to…
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DVSA confirms motorcycle training and testing is STILL happening. Sort of. Here’s what YOU need to know.
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The DVSA’s Chief Executive has penned an open letter to motorcycle schools to help clear up some confusion around training and testing during the lockdown. They key message, is that if you need to pass your test to allow you to carry out essential work. It’s still possible. DVSA Chief Executive Gareth Llewellyn said: “As…
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THIS WEEKEND: The Armchair Adventure Festival. Stay safe. Get inspired.
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Your next adventure might be on hold for the foreseeable future, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start putting plans in place for you next big two (or three) wheeled trip. If you’re looking for inspiration and advice, there’s only one place to be this weekend; sprawled out and tuned in to The The Armchair…
