From the 15th - 21st July 2007 the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) is holding the annual National Motorcycle Week in order to promote the benefits of motorcycling. The 18th July will also be 'Ride to Work Day' which aims to highlight to the general public that motorcycling helps to cut pollution, congestion and journey times as well as being a cost effective and convenient mode of transportation. The theme of this year's event is "Now is the Time" which aims to encourage new riders to sit their motorcycle test before the 2nd European Driving Licence Directive is introduced in September 2008. The main purpose of this new legislation is to reduce the rate of motorcycle accidents by introducing an off-road element to the motorcycle test. However this is likely to make the test more difficult than it is at present and also more expensive, therefore riders are encouraged to sit their test before this comes into effect.
The MCIA is encouraging everyone who is involved in motorcycling to hold events such as charity fundraisers, competitions, BBQ's and picnics to entice more people to get on two wheels and promote the fun and freedom associated with riding.
Scottoiler fully supports the aim of National Motorcycle Week and Ride to Work Day. Fraser Scott - the inventor of the Scottoiler - is committed to commuting daily on either his motorcycle or bicycle in order to cut pollution and congestion in the area. Scottoiler has also recently achieved ISO 14001 status which means they are actively involved in seeking to reduce the environmental impact of their total operations and already approximately one third of their entire workforce regularly commute on two wheels.
As part of this commitment to the environment Scottoiler will be holding a raffle at the British Superbikes Weekend at Knockhill with the proceeds being donated to Sustrans - the UK's leading sustainable transport charity.
For further information regarding this article please contact Scottoiler on 0141 955 1100. Also, if you are interested in running an event for National Motorcycle Week please download a pack from
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