UK Motorcycle News & Stories — motorcycle commuting
UK Pothole Crisis 2026: What the Government’s £8.4 Billion Road Plan Really Means for Riders
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If you listen to the headlines, you would think the UK’s pothole crisis is finally being taken seriously. Billions are being pledged. Long-term strategies are being rolled out.
Oil, Conflict and Commuting: Why Motorcycles May Be the Smart Travel Choice in an Uncertain Energy World
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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.
BikeSafe 25th Anniversary Overshadowed by Met Police Restructure
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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.
Commuter Bike on Standby: Why a Small-Capacity Bike Makes UK Riding Easier
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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
Why Motorcycles Dominate Daily Transport in Asia (And Not the UK)
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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.