Press — motorcycle safety
How Motorcycling Can Become a Serious Mode of Transport in the UK
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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.
Why Most UK Motorcyclists Never Go Beyond a CBT – And It’s Not What You Think
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Spend any time around UK bike schools, forums, or Sunday-morning café stops and you’ll hear the line trotted out with absolute confidence: “Only one in five riders ever go beyond a CBT.” It sounds alarming. It sounds like failure. And it sounds like something is fundamentally broken in the UK licensing system.