Motorbike Mad Editorial Policy
Motorbike Mad is an independent UK motorcycle publication covering motorcycle news, motorsport, motorcycle culture, classic bikes, industry developments, road safety and issues affecting riders.
Our aim is simple: to produce accurate, useful and engaging motorcycle journalism while retaining the independent voice and enthusiasm that Motorbike Mad was founded on.
Accuracy and Sources
We make reasonable efforts to verify factual information before publication. Our reporting may draw upon official announcements, governing bodies, manufacturers, government departments, industry organisations, event organisers and other reputable sources.
Where appropriate, Motorbike Mad also conducts its own research, contacts organisations directly and draws upon first-hand attendance at motorcycle events and conversations with people within the motorcycling community.
When reporting information originating elsewhere, we aim to provide appropriate attribution or links to primary and relevant sources wherever practical.
Corrections and Updates
Motorbike Mad takes accuracy seriously.
If we discover that an article contains a significant factual error, we will correct it as soon as reasonably possible. Articles may also be updated when additional information becomes available or when a developing story changes materially.
Readers who believe we have made a factual error are welcome to contact us through the Motorbike Mad Contact Us page.
News, Analysis and Opinion
Some Motorbike Mad articles report straightforward news, while others contain analysis, commentary or opinion.
Where an article includes interpretation or opinion, we aim to distinguish this from established fact and provide readers with sufficient context to form their own view.
Motorcycling inspires strong opinions. We don't believe motorcycle journalism needs to pretend otherwise — but opinion should be informed by facts.
Editorial Independence
Motorbike Mad is independently operated and editorial decisions are made in the interests of our readers.
Commercial relationships, advertising, affiliate arrangements or products supplied for review do not automatically guarantee favourable editorial coverage.
Where content has been sponsored, paid for or produced as part of a commercial arrangement, we aim to make that relationship clear to readers.
Reviews and Recommendations
Where Motorbike Mad reviews or recommends motorcycles, equipment, products or services, our aim is to provide a fair assessment based on the information and experience available to us.
Where a product has been supplied free of charge, loaned for review or forms part of a paid commercial relationship, this will be disclosed where relevant.
Artificial Intelligence and Editorial Responsibility
Digital and artificial-intelligence tools may be used to assist with research, organisation, drafting or editing. They do not replace editorial responsibility.
Material intended for publication is reviewed by Motorbike Mad, and responsibility for the accuracy, judgement and final published content remains with the editor.
Contacting Motorbike Mad
We welcome corrections, additional information and legitimate responses from individuals or organisations mentioned in our reporting.
Please use our Contact Us page if you wish to raise an editorial matter.
Editor: Mike Bowden
Publication: Motorbike Mad
United Kingdom