a FREE event!

2009 Heart of England Bike Show, the Heritage Centre, Gaydon, Warks, Sat 9th May

http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/bikeshow

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.

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.