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 Did you know?

  • Approximately only 1% of vehicle registrations are for motorcycles.
  • Motorcyclists only do an average of 3,500 miles per year.
  • In 2008, 723 casualties injured on roads in Wales were motorcyclists.
  • On average: 45 motorcyclists die per year in Wales, 500 die per year in the UK.
  • You are 30 times more likely to die from riding a motorbike in Wales than driving a car!
  • URBAN - Most problems are associated with junctions and filtering. It is not always the bikers fault at junctions but we need to be defensive.
  • RURAL - Most problems are associated with left-hand bends. Normally about 90% biker error.

 

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    BikeSafe
    To engage and educate motorcyclists in a safe, professional and conflict free environment, encouraging them to seek out further training to hone their skills and abilities and create a genuine desire to learn ‘lifetime riding skills’ thereby creating safer riding and reducing casualties. We invite the motorcycle public to engage with BikeSafe and promote enjoyable responsible biking.
  • Wales by Bike
    Visit Wales by Bike website for information about safe motorcycling in Wales written and managed by professional bikers for bikers.

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