A positive step for bikers...
I like to read good news concerning bikers rather than the usual negatives which you often find in the tabloids ie, no bikes allowed in bus lanes, bikers getting hassle from the police in wales etc., etc., however, how fantastic would it be if what I read recently took off all over the country, even the world? I am talking about the biker friendly crash barriers that have been put up in County Durham, they work by absorbing the energy of a crashing bike and prevents rider hitting support pillars! If lives are saved then surely they should be put up everywhere? Who is the big wig that dictates where, when or even IF they are used? In my job I have noticed an increase of not only the younger generation, but also the middle aged taking up biking and would hate the thought of people being put off by stories of horrible accidents, especially ones that could so easily be prevented. It's about time we as bikers were taken seriously.
link | posted by Carol at Thursday, September 03, 20091 comments links to this post
Dumbest Biker Ever?
These clips demonstrate why, in this country at least, we have not only CBT, but also require people to take a proper test when they want to ride something a bit bigger than a moped.Labels: cbt, crash, funny, learner bikes, learning to ride, motorcycle instruction, motorcycle test
link | posted by Dave Wilson at Monday, April 06, 20090 comments links to this post
Motorbike goes to Church.
Most churches don't have any problem with bikers, even big hairy ones can find a welcome in many congregations, as Bikers for Jesus will tell you, if you can persuade them to stop sharing the gospel for a second.Having said that, it might be a good idea to leave your bike in the car park...
Labels: bike, christian bikers, church, crash, funny, oops
link | posted by Dave Wilson at Friday, August 29, 20080 comments links to this post
Airbags for Bikers
Safety is always a more intimate concern for those who prefer to travel on two wheels than it is for those who favour four wheels and a metal box. With nothing between you and the road, any accident is potentially quite harmful to a motorcyclist.All sensible bikers in this day and age should be wearing a decent helmet and a good set of leathers (or other suitably protective clothing). But now some of the fancy safety features standard on most modern cars are starting to become available to bikers.
Dainese have come up with an airbag that is incorporated into the rider's protective clothing. They are currently testing and refining the technology on the track, but it is sure to become widely available in the next few years, so frequent riders could benefit from added peace of mind.
The idea is that the neck, head and chest are protected from any impact or scraping injuries, meaning you're more likely to survive any injury suffered.
Whilst this is still very much early days, any technology to reduce injuries suffered by bikers has got to be a good thing. And whilst these outfits probably won't be cheap, decent protective gear rarely is, which is why it's so important to get a decent helmet and leathers insurance policy - ours gives £1,000 worth of cover for just £20 per year.
Labels: crash, helmets, leathers, motorbike, motorcycle, safety, video
link | posted by Dave Wilson at Wednesday, April 02, 20080 comments links to this post
Luckiest biker in the world?
Remember the SMIDSY post we did previously? The guy driving this car also did a SMIDSTRL (Sorry mate I didn't see the red light).The guy on the bike might just be the luckiest guy in the world. If you get into a scrape you want to be wearing a high quality helmet and protective clothing.
Of course, the best gear can be expensive, but in the event of an accident you won't have to worry about replacing all your safety gear, so long as you take out our optional helmet and leathers cover.
Labels: bike, bikesure, crash, helmets, insurance, leathers, lucky, video
link | posted by Dave Wilson at Wednesday, February 14, 20070 comments links to this post