Friday, 24 April 2009
Thursday, 16 April 2009
safety in numbers (source IAM)
x 15 the increased likelihood of a motorcycle rather than a car being in a fatal accident for every kilometre travelled, in 1990, it was by a factor of nine!
50% the reduction in motorcycle rider fatalities after French road designers introduced a lower rail on crash barriers at key locations
18 the number of months Transport for London intends to run a trial allowing motorcycles, mopeds and scooters to use most red route bus lanes
x 5 motorways are the safest roads, with "A" roads seeing 5 times more crashes per vehicle kilometre.
50% the reduction in motorcycle rider fatalities after French road designers introduced a lower rail on crash barriers at key locations
18 the number of months Transport for London intends to run a trial allowing motorcycles, mopeds and scooters to use most red route bus lanes
x 5 motorways are the safest roads, with "A" roads seeing 5 times more crashes per vehicle kilometre.
Tuesday, 14 April 2009
Probably the best Motorcycle Museum in the UK?
A recent visit to Sammy Miller's Museum was very enjoyable although we hadn't allowed enough time, so will visit again. The staff were very friendly, the atmosphere relaxed and a great variety of machines and memorablia to see.
With all the hype about Aprilia's new RSV4, the rare 1939 AJS V4 Racer caught my eye. I'll post more pics soon.
With all the hype about Aprilia's new RSV4, the rare 1939 AJS V4 Racer caught my eye. I'll post more pics soon.
