Spin, the micromobility unit of Ford Motor Company, today announces that its e-scooter riders have taken more than 100,000 rides since the trial launched, underscoring the relevance of the scheme that is part of Essex County Council’s (ECC) Safer Greener Healthier campaign.

Bike riding is a thrilling experience, and it is pure freedom for many riders. However, bikers should also know that motorcycling is dangerous than driving a car, and that is why safety and attentiveness are important. If you are a new biker then you need to be very careful and a normal mistake can have a huge impact. Therefore, we have summarized some crucial tips for beginners who are new to bike riding.

Basic: Learn to Ride

Well, riding a bike is not that difficult, but riding safely is overlooked by most beginners. If you are new to biking, it is best to find out a mentor or a driving instructor with good experience. It should be noted that the driving instructor is also a private motorcyclist and has experience. In addition, don’t change the instructor one you have found the best one for you.

Right Protective Gears

This practical tip is essential for safe motorcycle riding. Those who are not adequately protected with gear endanger their health and also the risk of being seriously injured in an accident. The first requirement is obviously the helmet. There are various variants in helmet such as jet helmet, full-face helmet, and many more. You need to check the safety certification of the helmet, and it should be perfect for the size.

Along with that, clothing for riding is also important. Jacket, shoes, knee pads, pants, gloves, and son. The protective clothing offers good protection against impacts in the event of a fall, and it also offers a certain amount of protection against other external circumstances, such as bad weather conditions. The clothes should be suitable for all weathers.

Find A Perfect Place for Practice

Another important factor to keep in mind is that the practice should not be stopped. You need to practice your braking, avoid hurdles, speed control, and such things. If you want to make a career in moto racing, then you have to work even harder. Motorcycling is one of the loved sports worldwide. It has fans all across the world, and many sports betting online platforms offer moto racing in their catalogue. Thus, it can be your best choice if you are good at it.

It takes a lot of practice to perfect braking. Most riders make mistakes of braking with the front wheel, but a combination of both brakes makes sense. The anti-lock braking system is helpful for better braking. Dodging and speed control is also very important. This is how you can save yourself from accidents.

Perfect Bike for You

A new bike would always be good, but if you are totally new, then a used bike can be perfect for you for practice. However, it must be safe for biking. It should be given proper care after and before every tour and checked regularly. You need to check the brakes, lights, tires, and batteries. Any defect in these things can lead to problems in your journey.

If you ride a bike at night, the lightings are also important. Your view should be perfect at night. Plus, the signal should be used properly so that other road users can identify your moves. Carrying hazard lights, warning triangles and warning lights as the equipment is not required by law for biking but can increase your safety standard for safe motorcycling.

These tips can be very helpful for the new as well old riders. However, you need to understand that a certain level of risk is always there in motorcycling. Therefore, you should practice safe driving and avoid driving crazily.

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Together with a very limited number of guests under the 'rule of six' regulations, the Mayor of Brent’s annual guided charity fundraising walk took place this year on Sunday 18th April
 
Kindly organised and hosted by the Willesden Local History Society and not just Camden 
this Ace walk started at the Jubilee clock Harlesden and visited St Michael's Church, Willesden County Court, Harlesden Station (London to Birmingham railway), an old Electricity substation, the largest biscuit factory in Europe, Willesden manufacturing & WW2, the Grand Union canal, via the Paddington Limehouse “cut” that opened in 1820, the River Brent, and ended with cake and a cuppa’ at the Ace at Stonebridge!
 
At this difficult, challenging and “socially distanced” time, the walk was filmed to raise funds for two locally based charities:

Available now via Eventbrite booking, access with password to the Vimeo film of the walk is £5, and £10 gets you a special pack that includes, map, list of stops & context, poster and collage of still photos along the route, and a thank you from the Mayor.

Film view date: Fri, Apr 30 ‐ Tue, May 18 • 12:00 BST
"Filmed walk, Harlesden Jubilee Clock to the Ace Cafe" on Eventbrite!

Click HERE for how to access the film and pack Eventbrite Tickets 

STAY SAFE

EFLY Srl will be hospitality partner of Gresini Racing for the third consecutive year. With the goal to create synergies to inevitably increase the value of an institution based on work and professionalism, Efly will be alongside Team Gresini with its commercial brand T-MODU, which will be visible within Gresini Racing’s hospitality.

EFLY has chosen once again Team Gresini in what will surely be a different season compared to the best – one more reason to be closer to Fausto’s team and family.

EMIL PIZZOCRI, CEO EFLY – brand T MODU 
“Efly and its commercial brand TMODU is at the starting blocks of a new season, with a partnership spirit that has reinforced our presence within the hospitality thanks to an all-round collaboration. Efly Srl is one of the biggest Italian producers of fully compostable, TÜV-certified bioplastic cutlery. With its brand Tmodu it researches, selects and produces disposable and durable tools for eating and it does so with the right approach: this is why we aim at the lowest possible impact on the environment, with an eye to sustainability and ecology. For us, quality is synonymous with eco-compatibility, so the concept of disposable has transformed and now everything must be recycled. My best wishes go to the riders and the team… under the light of a new bright star… good work!”

CARLO MERLINI – GRESINI RACING COMMERCIAL AND MARKETING DIRECTOR
“We’re at our third year together for a partnership that has proven to be a winning one already in 2019 and 2020. It’s a pleasure to be able to continue together also this year, with a partner that is more strategic than ever and one that fully matches our profile.”

#CiaoFausto❤️

THE ADVENTURE OF THE NEW RS 660 STARTS WITH A HAT-TRICK IN THE AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIP

DE KEYREL, BARRY AND SCHULTZ TAKE THREE APRILIAS ON THE PODIUM IN THE OPENING RACE OF THE TWINS CATEGORY IN ATLANTA
A perfect start for the debutant Aprilia RS 660 in the Twins category of the MotoAmerica Championship. On the Road Atlanta circuit, three Italian motorcycles conquered the first three positions in a fierce grid of 23 contenders.

An extraordinary demonstration of strength that exalted the dynamic and engine qualities of the new RS 660. Especially considering that the teams had very little time to prepare the season and carry out tests with the brand new twin-cylinder from Noale, homologated in America just in time for the start of the championship. It is a dazzling start, in some ways unexpected, that places the RS 660 among the favorites for the final victory in the prestigious US championship.

Winner Kaleb De Keyrel, who started from the second position on the grid, gave the Robem Engineering team its first satisfaction, ahead of Jody Barry (Righteous Racing) and teammate Hayden Schultz.

"It was super fun - says the winner - really a good battle. To come here with virtually no riding on the new bike and already be so fast shows that I did my homework well. The Aprilia came out so close to the championship that we didn't have much time. I wouldn't be here without Matt Spicer and Gene Burcham and all of Robem Engineering who put so many hours into the Aprilia RS 660 and worked on everything to get it ready for the race. Obviously, I was involved in the championship fight last year but didn't win, so now I'm hungry to prove that I can stay out front and win races."

Aprilia RS 660, launched last October is revolutionizing the concept of sportiness, it is so light and effective between the curves that, while designed to be usable daily on the road, is capable of transforming itself with a few changes into an extremely fast and fun bike between the curbs. The dynamic qualities, the rigour of the frame, the reduced weight and the exciting performance of the new 100 HP twin-cylinder engine enhance the driving pleasure of a motorcycle that, after being one of the most eagerly awaited novelties, has proved to be fun and enjoyable, able to give emotions in every situation of use.