A petition to allow powered two wheeled vehicles full Bus Lane use in Greater Manchester. 

Started by Stephen Blay, please sign here to help change the rules in bus lanes.

Here is why it is important...

All the evidence from multiple studies across the country and the largest study from Transport for Greater London confirms that allowing PTW's to use Bus Lanes reduces congestion, reduces air pollution, decreases journey times, makes for more efficient fuel usage and does not cause an increase in accidents between any other Bus lane user.

The cost of not allowing PTW's to use Bus Lanes far outweighs the cost of a Traffic Regulation Order allowing their use.

All of the above reasons that would allow PTW's to use Bus Lanes are stated in the TFGM Plans for transport up to 2021, yet the Chairman refuses to engage any Group representing PTW users.

Other areas, including County Durham, Leeds, Doncaster Sheffield, Brighton to name but a few have already seen the sense in the proposal.

Sign the petition by clicking here.

This weekend, thousands of bikers will gather in the Midlands for one of the biggest biking events in the country.  Taking place on Sunday 26th April the Bike4Life Ride Out and Festival has attracted riders from across the UK as far as Aberdeen and even some international riders from the likes of Frankfurt and Illinois in the USA, all signed up to be part of the day.

With three days still to go, advance registrations are at their highest level ever, with almost 3,000 riders signed up to take part in the mass ride out from Meole Brace, Shrewsbury to the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford.  Bikers will gather at Meole Brace park and ride, Shrewsbury from 9am on Sunday and will depart en masse at 11.30am.  Leading the Ride Out this year is current King of the Jungle and seven times World Superbike Champion Carl Fogarty and TV Presenter Richard Hammond. Carl and Richard will be joined at the front of the Ride Out by the Emergency Bikers Flymo and Forrest and a lucky competition winner.

The Ride Out will travel along the M54 motorway and arrive at the Royal Air Force Museum Cosford around 12.15pm.  To ensure that bikers are kept safe and disruption to other motorists is kept to a minimum, a traffic management system is in place allowing bikers to travel en masse along the M54.  Staggered closures at junctions will be in place as the Ride Out approaches and junctions will re-open again as soon as the bikers have passed. 

Upon arrival at the Museum, bikers will park on the airfield at RAF Cosford and will join thousands of fellow bikers and members of the public at the Festival.  Festival goers will enjoy an afternoon of entertainment including arena displays, demonstrations and activities sponsored by some of the biggest names in the biking world.  A highlight for everyone attending the Festival will be a flypast from the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Spitfire scheduled for 2.45pm (weather permitting). 

Plus, Carl Fogarty will be taking part in a live Q&A on stage and visitors will have the chance to meet and greet the racing champ.  With live performances from Good Companions, Skam, Cairo Son, FireRoad and Redline on the Planet Rock stage between 12noon and 4.00pm, the atmosphere is sure to be electric!

Entry to the Festival is free of charge with all donations on the day going towards the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.  Throughout the event, festival goers will have exclusive access to two of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s EC135 air ambulance helicopters and have the chance to meet the crew.  The event, which is partnered with RAF Museum Cosford and the Safer Roads Partnership, aims to raise awareness of biker safety and bikers are encourage to head to the safety zone on the day to find out more.

So, if you’re a biker and you’re not already registered, why not be a part of this fun charity Ride Out and sign up today, with places limited to 3,500 on the ride out, sign up now to avoid disappointment! Bikers wishing to participate in the Ride Out must have a full licence as the route to the Museum will travel along the M54 motorway.  The festival will be open from 10:00am to 4:00pm and visitors of all ages, not just bikers are encouraged to come along. For more information on Bike4Life Festival or to register for the Ride Out please visit www.bike4lifefest.com £5 per bike and spaces are limited. 

Keep up to date with the latest news and event information by following us on Facebook – Bike4LifeFest or on Twitter @Bike4LifeFest. 

Not only will Norton compete in the RST Superbike and PokerStars Senior TT Races at the 2015 Isle of Man TT Races fuelled by Monster Energy, but they will also be taking on the competitive Bennetts Lightweight class in partnership with The British Motorcycle Manufacturing Academy.  MCN's Senior Road Tester and TT racer Adam 'Chad' Child will be at the helm.

Students on the BMMA's apprenticeship programme at Norton HQ at Donington Park will primarily run the project. It is a unique opportunity for the students who will not only build the exciting new bike, but a lucky select few will travel with the Norton team to the TT to work on the lightweight bike alongside the factory team.

The project will use a proven Kawasaki ER-6 motor, in line with the majority of the field. Ohlins have already produced some bespoke suspension for the project; the BMMA race team are expected to start testing in the next few weeks.

Stuart Garner commented: "It's a great opportunity for the students who will work alongside the Norton race team. Chad will be on hand giving feedback developing the bike and the team, he's obviously got extensive bike testing experience and knowledge of Lightweight class."

Chad, who will be competing in his fourth TT, and has competed in every Lightweight race at the TT since the new class was introduced in 2012, is looking forward to the new project.

"It's going to be really interesting to work with the students, together we have steep learning curve; the TT is the ultimate test. They have bags of enthusiasm and it's going to an exciting few weeks; it will be great to see young faces in the paddock actually working on the race bike."

Thank you to everyone who supported Soldiering On Through Life Trust by buying raffle tickets!

The draw took place on Saturday 18th April at the Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner. Singer and songwriter Antony Costa drew the winners and the winning tickets are now available on the website. 

Everyone who has won will be contacted over the next few days to confirm addresses for posting or arrangements for delivery of larger prizes.

Congratulations to all the lucky winners!

www.soldieringon.org/raffle-winners/

THE BIKER GUIDE is an official media partner for Soldiering On Through Life Trust, to help raise awareness of the organisation to the Motorcycle community.

In its partnership role, THE BIKER GUIDE has supported the media needs of the charity, to the Motorcycle community, as well as promoting this fantastic raffle, where the 1st prize was a Triumph Bonneville.

Michelin has launched a new offer across a number of road tyres in their extensive motorcycle range. Customers can claim up to £35 back when they fit a set of new tyres (£15 for a single tyre) either by bank transfer or in the form or a fuel card.
 
Purchase any of the following tyres from an official dealer before 31 July 2015 to qualify: MICHELIN Power Supersport Evo, MICHELIN Pilot Power 3, MICHELIN Pilot Power 2CT, MICHELIN Pilot Road 4, MICHELIN Pilot Road 3, MICHELIN Anakee III and MICHELIN Commander II.
 
The award-winning MICHELIN Pilot Road 4, along with the Pilot Road 3, are both included in this fantastic offer and have won acclaim for their excellent performance across a range of road conditions.
 
While the likes of the MICHELIN Anakee III have been helping motorcycle adventurers tackle their journeys around the globe with confidence, thanks to a more rigid tyre casing and innovative tread.
 
The new MICHELIN Power Supersport Evo offers riders the chance to experience high-quality performance on the road and the track with outstanding grip in dry and wet conditions. And with a fantastic offer of £35 back with a new set fitted, riders have even more reason to fit Michelin!
 
Offer ends 31 July 2015, visit your nearest Michelin dealer for terms and conditions or visit www.moto.michelin.co.uk to see the full Michelin motorcycle tyre range.