MAG to talk to Government about biking (and scooters too of course!)

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) confirms that it will meet new Minister with responsibility for transport decarbonisation, Trudy Harrison, on 15th December 2021.  MAG will confirm that, in surveys, the majority of motorcyclists oppose the proposed phase-out of internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles. MAG is committed to honestly representing the views of its members and … Continue reading MAG to talk to Government about biking (and scooters too of course!)

Proposed anti-tampering laws threatens scooter and bike scenes

Okay so the headline might be a little over dramatic, but hopefully it caught your attention, right? One might have hoped that if anything good could come of Brexit then it might be that Great Britain distanced itself further from the restrictive legislation that German scooterists and motorists still suffer. But sadly it seems the … Continue reading Proposed anti-tampering laws threatens scooter and bike scenes

British Government Abolish GB Oval Sticker!

To 'celebrate' Brexit, on 1 January 2021 the British Government, via Transport Secretarty Grant Shapps, announced that car and motorcycle number plates that included the GB lettering but with the European Union's circle of stars, would no longer be valid alone while traveling abroad to state your country of residence. While there was no need … Continue reading British Government Abolish GB Oval Sticker!

UK Government ban on new petrol & diesel vehicles – what do you think?

If you've read the news recently then you have no doubt heard the UK Government's latest knee-jerk reaction to something that they hope will take our minds off of other disasters is a ban on new fossil-fuel vehicle sales from 2030. The story of the 'Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution' (for that … Continue reading UK Government ban on new petrol & diesel vehicles – what do you think?

Covid-19 – riding your scooter or motorcycle

Can anyone recall any official government statement that specifically restricted the riding of motorcycles or scooters during the current coronavirus outbreak? Me neither. Interesting then that some powered-two-wheeler titles are writing stories about ‘riding restrictions’ being lifted. Unfortunately, though, scooterists and motorcyclists seem to be sharing these stories, adding plenty of positive comments along the … Continue reading Covid-19 – riding your scooter or motorcycle

E10 fuel threat to UK

Not satisfied with the threat to outlaw combustion engines in the near future and to replace them with electric powered vehicles, the British Government's latest box-ticking exercise in the name of 'reducing emissions' is to introduce E10 fuel containing 10% ethanol.The Government claim that E10 is a form of “cleaner” petrol, aimed at cutting carbon … Continue reading E10 fuel threat to UK