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Survey Says More of Us are Turning to 2 Wheels
4 Days ago
Registrations of motorcycles, scooters and mopeds last month were 10.2 per cent up on the same month last year, according to figures issued by the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCIA). Motorbike registrations recorded at 13,747 were 1,269 up on April, 2007. This takes the total market this year to 44,441 – up 1.3 per cent on the same period last year. Increases were seen across almost all engine sizes and bike categories with mopeds up 49.7 per cent and scooters up 42.3 per cent.
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Sales Of Affordable Scooters Rise Dramatically In 2008
14 March 2008
Sales of affordable scooters from established manufacturers, like the V-Clic from Peugeot, have increased dramatically during the first two months of 2008 and look set to rise further as fuel prices and car tax [VED] escalate following the Budget. Statistics released by the Motor Cycle Industry Association show that the budget-priced Peugeot V-Clic is the best selling 50cc scooter this year and 30% of the Top Ten motorcycles registered in 2008 are sub-£1,000 50cc scooters (compared to only 20% for the same period last year).
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Riders Get To Grips With Manhole Covers
20 February 2008
Carriageway manhole covers, especially on bends, can present a potentially lethal danger to motorcyclists but this could all change if revisions to the European Standard for them, proposed by the UK, is agreed. It is well known that over time some manhole cover surfaces become smooth and polished and if wet, very slippery, but thanks to the work undertaken by the National Motorcycle Council i.e. The British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF), Institute of Highway Incorporated Engineers (IHIE), Motor Cycle Industry Association MCIA, Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) RAC Foundation and Devon County Council, the UK committee working on the revision of European Standard EN124 have agreed unanimously to recommend a minimum ‘polished skid resistance value for manhole covers’.
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MCIA Says Time for Motorcycling to Be Taken Seriously
22 January 2008
Leaders of the UK motorcycle industry are calling for government, legislators, local authorities and transport planners to start treating motorcycling as a serious and relevant alternative to the use of cars and public transport. The demand comes from David Taylor, chief executive of the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCIA), just days after news of an 8.6 per cent increase in motorcycle, scooter and moped registrations last year – the biggest annual jump in registrations for seven years.
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New Statistics Suggest Impending EU Legislation is Bringing More People into Motorcycling
09 November 2007
New statistics released by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) appear to show that the impending Second Driving Licence Directive (2DLD) EU legislation, coming into effect in October 2008, is getting more people out on two wheels as the number of people taking and passing their test has grown.
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National Motorcycle Week
20 July 2007
This week the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) is holding the annual National Motorcycle Week in order to promote the benefits of motorcycling. The 18th July was also 'Ride to Work Day' which Scottoiler fully supported by encouraging all of its staff to ride either their motorcycle or bicycle to work. 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. Approximately 1/3 of Scottoiler staff currently hold a motorcycle licence with another member due to sit their test in the near future.
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National Motorcycle Week – Ride 2 Work - Ace Cafe
18 July 2007
Today, as most will know is the National Motorcycle Week’s Ride 2 Work day and is designed to encourage motorcycle and scooter owners to ride to work, and if they can, take a friend, colleague or family member with them. This week’s worth of events is setup and organised by the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA). The aim of the day is to highlight that motorcycling cuts congestion, pollution, and journey times and is convenient and flexible.
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National Motorcycle Week – Ride 2 Work - 18th July
17 July 2007
National Motorcycle Week promotes motorcycling and the benefits associated with it. The campaign aims to demonstrate to the public, media and politicians the number of motorcyclists in the UK and at the same time it emphasises the important point that owners are from all walks of life and that riding has social, environmental and economic benefits.
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MCIA National Motorcycle Week
19 June 2007
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.
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Challenges Poor Mini-Bike Standards
26 July 2006
In the wake of public concern about the problems of mini bikes, MCI has teamed up with VOSA and Trading Standards to work on a range of initiatives to tackle the problem of poor quality Far Eastern mini bikes which are flooding the UK market.
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Give A Nod On” Ride To Work” Day
17 July 2006
The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK) is supporting the Motorcycle Industry Association’s (MCIA) “Ride to Work” Day. This year’s Ride to Work Day on Wednesday 19th July is promoting motorcycling as a fun, flexible, and friendly alternative to the car for commuters and highlighting the social and environmental benefits of riding to work on a bike, moped or scooter.
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Captains Of Industry And MCI Take The Bikesafe Challenge In National Motorcycle Week 2006
14 July 2006
Bikesafe are challenging senior members of the motorcycle industry to a BikeSafe assessment as part of the National Motorcycle Week activities. Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Piaggio, Watsonian Squire and Norman Hyde are the manufacturers who will be participating on 18th July. Staff from the Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI), based in Coventry, will be joining them too, as they are put through their paces by some of the most experienced motorcycle cops in the UK.
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Politicians Climb On Board For Ride To Work Day – 19th July 2006
11 July 2006
Bill Wiggin MP, Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Motorcycling Group is backing the industry’s annual campaign and Ride to Work Day and supports the industry’s aims to ‘mainstream’ motorcycling. Ride to Work Day highlights the social and environmental benefits of riding to work on a bike, moped or scooter.
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Brad And Angelina Named Most Wanted 'Fantasy Ride'
10 July 2006
The National Motorcycle Week survey found that the current couple of the moment were voted the two famous faces that people would most like to take fantasy pillion ride with. The couple notched up 35% of the votes between them, with Brad coming out top of the poll. Overall 36% of women selected Brad and 26% of men named Angelina. But they still managed to secure a few same sex votes too, with Ange slightly more popular with women (3.8%) compared to Brad's votes from men (2.7%).
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Motorcycle Industry Welcomes Notable Reduction In Motorcycle Casualties
04 July 2006
MCI welcomes new Government casualty statistics showing the important contribution made by motorcycle riders to reducing road casualty figures. Figures released by The Department for Transport [29/06/06] show that the number of motorcycle user casualties on British roads is continuing to fall, despite continued growth in motorcycling overall.
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Mary Anne Hobbs Adds The ‘F’ Factor To National Motorcycle Week 2006
21 June 2006
Radio DJ, TV presenter, and all round funky motorcycle chick Mary Anne Hobbs is supporting National Motorcycle Week 2006. National Motorcycle Week is the annual event that encourages all riders to get on their bikes and show their friends, colleagues, the media and the politicians that riders come from all walks of life. Bikes offer a multitude of benefits to the individual as well as the rest of the community.
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Motorcycle Industry Targets Young Road User Safety
20 June 2006
The Motor Cycle Industry's educational resource, 'LINKS - connecting Citizenship and Road User Education' which is being distributed free of charge to all secondary schools, will help government achieve new targets set for the 'Every Child Matters' initiative. In addition to LINKS being relevant to young people today, it is a resource that can work to supplement schools efforts to integrate classroom activities into this new Government initiative.
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Motorcycle Market Analysis - May 2006
13 June 2006
Market reports for May 2006 show higher total registrations for the month (7.3%), year-to-date (2.0%) and rolling year (1.0%) compared to May 2005. By comparison, car registrations were up 1.1% in May and down 4.3% for year to date. Most of the growth appears to be in the 51-125cc and 651-1,000cc engine bands. There has also been consistent growth in the Custom (18%) and Sport/Touring (54%) sectors during 2006.
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Drive The Debate On Bikes In Bus Lanes With Industry Campaigns
23 May 2006
The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) is urging people to help drive the debate on bikes in bus lanes by supporting its online lobbying activity. The MCI is carrying out a poll to generate public support to influence policy so that all Local Authorities will allow motorcycles in bus lanes to help reduce casualties.
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Research Reveals The 'F' Factor is Revitalised by Motorcycling
22 May 2006
Research carried out by the Motor Cycle Industry Association revels that the 'F' factor is live and kicking for National Motorcycle Week. Huddersfield University researched rider's attitudes in a project 'The Search for Adventure in Motorcycling' and found that, freedom, fun and friendship emerged as important themes for riders - alongside 'fulfilment'.
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