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Cat and Fiddle declared most dangerous biking road
By Visordown News on 25/06/2009 11:29:07
Sixty per cent of UK A-roads unsafe according to the Road Safety Foundation

and coastal areas. 11% occurred on dual carriageways, and just 6% on motorways. The road at the top of this list is the 'Cat and Fiddle' A537 Macclesfield to Buxton. Of the 27% fatal and serious collisions between 2005-2007, over two-thirds involved a

Former bike racer guilty in THIRD fatal smash
By Visordown News on 09/11/2009 12:36:17
Allan Duffus, 61, convicted of dangerous driving after involvement in THIRD fatal road smash

A FORMER motorcycle racing champion has been found guilty of dangerous driving following the death of a pensioner in a road traffic accident - his THIRD conviction for road crashes in which people have been killed.Last week, Visordown reported

Warwickshire launches safety campaign for young and inexperienced riders
By Visordown News on 14/04/2010 09:04:11
Males aged 16 to 20 at highest risk, says report

Safety Unit's findings were compiled from every reported road traffic injury collision over a two year period shows more than a third of all mopeds and motorcycles involved in injury collisions involved riderss under the age of 21 years. The report also

Partnership defends 6700 per cent mobile camera ticket increase
By Visordown News on 29/09/2010 12:33:24
Over 1400 road users caught speeding at Suffolk mobile camera location compared to just 21 the previous year

in Ipswich, shows the number of people caught speeding through the use of mobile equipment went up from 21 in 2008 to 1,434 in 2009, despite there being only one accident on the stretch which lead to serious injury in the past three years. The data

Biker seeks compensation over pothole crash
By Visordown News on 30/09/2010 12:46:30
Cumbria County Council face wrath of disgruntled biker over poor road conditions

A MOTORCYCLIST is seeking compensation from Cumbria County Council for injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash after the rider hit a pothole on one of the region's roads.Paul Quayl suffered a suspected broken collarbone and cracked ribs when he

MCN gives Harley-Davidson cruiser award
By Visordown News on 09/11/2006 12:35:35
Harley-Davison dominates MCN's cruiser category

9,000rpm redline it pounds out a maximum 108Nm of torque, ensuring that the Night Rod Special commands the tougher end of the power cruiser segment.An ominous appearance is countered by the practicalities of a larger 18.9 litre under-seat fuel tank

BMW claims unofficial best selling bike of 2006
By Visordown News on 15/01/2007 07:44:21
We're a biking nation of want-to-be Ewan and Charlies

Design Excellence Award.In its first full year of production, it sold almost 2,000 units in the UK alone, outselling its nearest rival in the Adventure Sport category by over 1,200 units.Commenting on this sales success, BMW Motorrad UK Marketing Manager

North Yorks Police continue their hard line tactic
By Visordown News on 04/04/2007 19:14:05
Irresponsible and anti-social motorcyclists are prime target

at these high speeds and we take a dim view of their irresponsibility too. North Yorkshire Police are well aware that not all serious motorcycle accidents are the fault of riders, and we guarantee to come down hard on any road user who is jeopardising someone

BMF withdraws support of RoadPeace
By Visordown News on 05/09/2007 19:20:47
Recent anti-bike stance of RoadPeace costs them BMF backing

Hodder. Taking issue with the Roadpeace letter, the BMF point out that the majority of motorcycle accidents happen to riders of low-powered motorcycles and scooters with a capacity of less than 125cc. In fact a 2004 Transport Research Laboratory report

Bikesafe 2008 - better biking for everyone
By Visordown News on 22/12/2007 11:20:16
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March 2008

Police Training School (Peel Centre), Aerodrome Road, Hendon, NW9 5JE on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th March 2008. Entry to the show is free. The event affords police forces across the country an opportunity to promote the BikeSafe scheme in order

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