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First 'Better Junction' scrapped
By Visordown News on 14/01/2013 10:50:00
Victory for Motorcycle Action Group over perilous junction plans
was argued) have made it significantly more dangerous for motorcyclists.The proposals were aimed at improving safety for cyclists. However, members of the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) successfully argued that similar considerations were not being made
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Older bikers 'more likely to get injured'
By Visordown News on 07/02/2013 09:42:33
US study over over 1.5 million accidents reveals the big picture
compared to those in the 20 to 30 year old age group.The study's authors said that the delayed reaction time and worsening vision were factors against older riders, while their greater extent of injuries may be due to decreased bone strength
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BMW sells Husqvarna Motorcycles
By Visordown News on 31/01/2013 15:30:18
BMW to focus on road models over 600cc as off-road market 'collapses'
bought Husqvarna in 2007 from the MV Agusta Motorcycle Group.A statement issued by BMW reads: "The BMW Group is realigning its BMW Motorrad business. In the context of changing motorcycle markets, demographic trends and increasing environmental demands
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Biker marriage proposal shuts down freeway
By Ben Cope on 01/02/2013 08:13:00
It's certainly a memorable way to do it...
than a large group ride.However, the convoy spread across the freeway, meaning other traffic couldn't get past. As the convoy slowed to a halt, Martinez stopped and asked his girlfriend Paige Hernandez to dismount from the pillion seat. Following a
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Caption That: You Kwak me up
By Visordown on 10/02/2013 09:37:00
You don't have to be a registered member to enter Visordown's caption competition!
WELCOME ALL to Visordown's weekly caption competition, where you get the chance to slap the most amusing/twisted quote on some of the more interesting shots from around the wonderful world of motorcycling.This week, we've got a group of guys tending
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Dictionary forced to change 'biker' definition
By Visordown News on 25/02/2013 10:41:42
Unlikely row sparked over offensive depiction of motorcyclists
motorcyclist, especially one who is a member of a gang or group'.However 65% of the bikers polled claim to spend most of their time riding alone, and not 'as part of a gang'.How would your dictionary definition of a biker read?
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Fatal crash special constable resigns
By Visordown News on 04/03/2013 10:39:00
Disgraced special constable steps down
her dishonesty will be flagged up because she has fallen well short of the standards required to maintain public confidence.'The story has caused outrage among motorcyclists, the Facebook group 'Justice for David Bartholomew' has received over 4
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Silverstone WSB race to go ahead
By Visordown News on 07/03/2013 14:09:35
No word on 2014 and beyond, though
Northamptonshire venue, and there was speculation that the 2013 round may be cancelled.Richard Phillips, MD of Silverstone Circuits Limited, said: 'In late 2009, when Donington Park’s previous management group went into administration, Silverstone stepped in to support
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December sales continue dip
By Visordown News on 11/01/2013 15:17:00
2012 proves a flat year for bike sales
126-650cc category saw 11,880 units sold in 2012 (-3.2% vs 2011); the 651-1000cc band saw 17,495 sales (-3.9%) and 15,340 bikes were shifted in the Over 1000cc grouping (-4.7%). The sharpest decline, though, was in the Below-50cc category, with the 13
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Road Safety campaign budgets cut by 80%
By Visordown News on 31/01/2013 09:18:17
Cyclists get just 1/25th of the budget allocated to motorcyclists despite cycling deaths continuing to rise
reduced by 80% to £4m.For 2013, the DfT has a budget of £3.7m to spend on road safety campaigns and motorcycle-related campaigns feature heavily in the plan. This year's budget is broken down like so:£1.685 million on drink-drive campaigns£1.275 million
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