Press — motorcycle commuting

For most riders, global politics feels a long way from the garage. We think about tyres, fuel range, weather and the open road. Yet every time you fill the tank, you are quietly connected to events happening thousands of miles away.

As BikeSafe celebrates its 25th anniversary, a programme widely regarded as one of the most successful rider-education initiatives in the UK finds itself facing a significant shift in London. And the Motorcycle Action Group has not held back in its response.

There’s a particular kind of weekday pain that only motorcyclists understand. You’ve got a perfectly good bike sitting there, looking heroic, sounding glorious, and begging for a ride

In the previous article, we argued that motorcycling should be treated as serious transport rather than a weekend hobby. The logic was simple: motorcycles reduce congestion, lower emissions, cost less to run, and move people efficiently through crowded cities.

For decades, motorcycling in the UK has been framed as a passion rather than a solution. Something riders do for fun, freedom, or weekend escape — not a practical answer to congestion, emissions, or rising transport costs.