April

Year: 2020

Month: April

TT fans left out of pocket as hotels refuse refunds for Coronavirus cancellations

30 April 2020 by Dan Sutherland

With travel to the Isle of Man now limited and the annual TT races cancelled due to Covid-19, some visitors are now facing the prospect of losing thousands of pounds as some Manx hoteliers refuse to...

Keep your bike locked up in lockdown: Police seeing rise in joyriding during coronavirus epidemic

29 April 2020 by Ben Clarke

“Regularly check on your security and upgrade if necessary,” is the message from police across the UK as forces see a rise in joy riding during lockdown. “This increase in motorcycle and scooter theft...

Oxfordshire Council withdraw anti-bike statements from consultation document

22 April 2020 by Ben Clarke

Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) have been forced to change their approach to motorcycles after outraging the biking community with scathing and unsubstantiated claims. A document published as part of...

Blood Bike charities stand to lose £200,000 a month during Coronavirus

16 April 2020 by Dan Sutherland

It has been revealed that UK Blood Biking charities could collectively lose between £170,000 and £200,000 a month according to the Chairman of the Nationwide Association of Blood Bikes (NABB), John...

Super Soco are superheroes: Electric bike firm step in to help NHS bike theft victim

15 April 2020 by Ben Clarke

It’s nice to be able to report some good news and that’s never been more true than during the Coronavirus lockdown. Last week we brought you the shocking story of dementia respite worker, Keith, who...

Fuelling the fightback: Blood Bikers get free BP fuel and VED scrapped

09 April 2020 by Dan Sutherland

UK Blood Bike charities have been given vital additional financial support, with Vehicle Excise Duty (road tax) on service vehicles now scrapped and free fuel across BP’s 1200-strong network of...

Sing Hosanna: Harley-Davidson crown their King of Kings

08 April 2020 by Ben Clarke

Harley-Davidson have announced the winner of their King of Kings custom build competition as Oscar Peralta from Querétaro, Mexico and his dealer’s creation, Apex Predator. Over 50,000 public votes...

Iridium visors certified for both day and night from SHARK Helmets

07 April 2020 by MCN News

SHARK helmets While not many of us in the UK are riding anywhere at the moment due to the lockdown, that doesn’t stop us from prepping our riding gear ready for when the ban lifts. One item on our list is an...

Super Soco announce 10% discount for all key workers during Coronavirus outbreak

03 April 2020 by Dan Sutherland

Small-capacity electric motorbike manufacturer, Super Soco have this morning announced they will be offering a 10% discount to all key workers during the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. The offer is valid...

Dainese set-up GoFundMe to provide medical equipment for Italian healthcare professionals

02 April 2020 by Dan Sutherland

Dainese are currently appealing for donations as they attempt to raise €200,000 to help provide medical equipment for Italian healthcare professionals tackling the Coronavirus emergency. The...