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Winter Bikers
The winter can throw up some tricky conditions for motorcyclists but if you keep a cool head and take the proper precautions you can help avoid accidents. Icy roads, rain and heavy winds are not the best environment to be on two wheels so you need to make sure you plan ahead.
Before you set out make sure your headlights are clean and wear some protective clothing. In bad light or in heavy rain then always ride with the assumption that other road users can't see you.
Riding sensibly is important at all times but especially in difficult conditions. If the surface is slippery or the wind blowing a gale then it is essential that you take extra care - keeping your distance from other vehicles and riding appropriately for the conditions.
Finally, if the weather is really treacherous then you should consider putting off your journey altogether - if that's possible of course. Dense fog or heavy snow can be too much even for the most experience rider to cope with.
Motorbike News
29/08/08 - Biker helps hospital that helped him. A biker from Norwich who required a heart transplant is planning to raise money for the hospital that treated him.
29/08/08 - Fire service to liaise with bikers. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue is trialling a new rescue response motorbike to enable it to better engage with the biker community.
28/08/08 - Bikers raise cash for rescuers. Burnham motorcyclists are to stage a fundraising bike ride for a local rescue service, it is reported.
