Target Fixation

Stefan Bradl

According to many sources, target fixation is the number one cause of accidents with bikers (when the fault is the bikers own). A term originally coined in WWII when pilots would end up flying into targets they were strafing or bombing, it is now most commonly associated with bikers, cyclists…

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Filtering – Is it safe?

Filtering through traffic

With more and more cars hitting the roads each day, there is an increasing amount of slow traffic, particularly at rush hour, when a lot of bikers take to the roads on their daily commute, especially in the summer time. Discounting the obviously obstructive drivers, there are too many others that…

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PreFlight Checks

KTM Bikes

Going for a ride out? Playing in the twists and turns?  Many of us are so keen to get out and about on our bikes, It would easy be forget the basic checks we should be doing on a routine basis. Here are a few in no particular order: Tyres Check…

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The Highway Code – Legal Standing

The highway code has been around since 1931, and originally was only 18 pages of advice!The modern highway is a lot more comprehensive, and applies to animals, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and drivers. Here’s what wikipedia says about the code: Any failure to comply with the Code is not an offence in…

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