Choose Motorcycling
Motorcycling can offer a convenient and cost effective
way of making journeys within and between urban areas, particularly
if you are travelling more than 2 or 3 miles to work.
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Motorcycling Shops
Throughout Worcestershire there is a variety of different
Motorcycling Shops available for all
your equipment needs.
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Rider Safety
Unfortunately, despite the many benefits of motorbikes
riders are more likely to be injured in serious or fatal crashes
than car users.
There are a number of ways to keep yourself safe whilst riding:
- Make sure you are properly dressed -
Helmet  (1004KB), gloves, boots, leathers.
- Get
trained.
- Be aware of other road users.
- Check weather reports before travelling and
ride with extra care in adverse conditions.
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Training Schools and Clubs
In Worcestershire you can find different Training schools, Organisations, Clubs and Groups available
for drivers to socialise and improve motorcycling skills.
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Weather Reports
Always check local weather reports the day before and on the
morning of the journey, Ride cautiously and with extra care in
adverse conditions.
Use the following links to check the weather in your area and for
where you are travelling to.
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Contact Information
If our website has not provided the motorcycling information
that you require, email us or contact
the Worcestershire Hub on 01905 765 765.
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Whatever your reason for choosing two wheels, you could find a
number of benefits over driving a car:
- Journey times compared to cars over the same distance are on
average quicker.
- Cheaper road tax and insurance.
- Cheaper MOT and maintenance costs.
- Good fuel economy.
- Parking is often easier.
- Modern bikes have plenty of space for carrying luggage,
shopping, laptop, easily.
- A motorcycle takes up less room on the highway therefore it
contributes less to congestion on our roads.
This page was last reviewed 2 May 2012 at 18:35.
The page is next due for review 29 October 2013.