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…
Filtering – Is it safe?
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…
PreFlight Checks
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…
The love/hate relationship with Bike Insurance
Insurance. It’s the law. We have to have it, whether that be 3rd Party Only, or Fully Comprehensive, it’s one of the unavoidable costs of being a Biker. A question very regularly asked in various forums: “How do I get cheaper insurance?” Well there are some top tips that…
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…