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Protective gear is absolutely essential for motorcyclists. When sharing a road with millions of cars, trucks and lorries, the only thing standing between flesh and bone hitting the tarmac floor at speed is the protective clothing a motorcyclist wears.

No matter how short the ride, motorcyclists should wear helmets and are advised to always ensure they wear:

At the end of the day, this valuable equipment could save your life…
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In the U.K., we’re lucky to have some fantastic rural roads to ride on. I myself drive through the peaks several times a month between work and my partner’s home, and it’s a fantastic drive and a real pull for both motorcyclists and push-bikers.

However, the dangers of rural roads are huge; especially on roads like those in the peaks, which lorries and vans often use for access, as well as the fact that the roads are often windy and dark in the more forested areas.

Rural roads are a real hotspot for motorcycle accidents, which is why it’s worth our comment on the topic in terms of biker’s rights in the event something happens…
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There has been a tag-line for some time now that bikers are 40 times more likely to be killed in accidents than other road users. Although motorcyclists statistically only account for 1% of all total road traffic accidents, they do account for 19% of all road user deaths.

The figure of 1% may seem low, but the reason for this is simply down to there being far fewer bikers on the road when compared to other vehicles. Think about it, and it makes perfect sense.

The reason for the far greater fatality rate is obvious: in absence of the protection a vehicle offers – especially today’s modern vehicles with airbags, crumple zones, and other technology – we all know bikers are constantly at a greater risk of being seriously hurt or killed in an accident.
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On 11^th June 2017, Chris Toon was riding his motorcycle along Ashby Road in Leicestershire when he lost control of the bike and was forced to swerve sharply to avoid crashing into a group of cyclists.

The accident tragically left the popular music teacher paralysed for life.

Speaking of his ordeal, Mr Toon attempted to slow down whilst approaching a blind bend but his back wheel skidded and fishtailed. With the back of his motorbike swinging out of control, the teacher was left face-to-face with a dozen oncoming cyclists.
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Sometimes, accidents simply cannot be avoided, and even those that can be avoided are inevitable through basic human error.

We’re far from perfect…

This is why we have the Highway Code; a set of rules and principles to help guide us to use the highways safely and minimise accidents and injuries. There is no excuse for failing to abide by the rules of the road, and all users should be familiar with the guidance and dangers for overtaking specifically.

Especially when there may be motorcyclists around…
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A hand injury sustained in a motorbike accident is often serious. As motorcyclists are not afforded the same protection provided by the sturdy shell of a car, they’re at much higher risks of suffering more serious injuries.

When we fall or encounter harm, we often instinctively use our arms to protect ourselves. For motorcyclists who are hit or about to be hit by another car, it can be natural to stretch arms out to brace for an impact, meaning arm and hand injuries are very common indeed.
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Broken legs from motorbike crashes are common. In the event of a collision, motorcyclists are not afforded a great deal of protection when compared to car drivers.

For this reason, bikers are always susceptible to more complicated and serious injuries.

In direct impact cases, motorcyclists’ legs are easily broken or crushed. Even Ewan McGregor couldn’t escape a broken leg after a freak accident back in March 2007. His advice? “Just keep your eyes in your mirrors. Bikers are vulnerable”.
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If you’ve ever ridden a motorbike you’ll know and appreciate the difficulty of avoiding accidents. The roads can prove to be quite an obstacle course. Such challenges can include potholes, stones, gravel, pedestrians, road debris and other drivers.

The latter can prove to be the most hazardous in many cases…

In the event of an accident, motorbikes are often more manoeuvrable vehicles that can be steered into safety; therefore avoiding danger. However, a swerving rider may still be unable to completely avoid an injury, so where do riders stand in this kind of scenario?
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Road rage is extremely common when driving on the roads. Although the Highway Code gives us a comprehensive set of rules and guidance for safe driving, in practice, not all road users choose to follow it correctly. Whilst it’s fine to click your tongue or frown at poor driving from fellow road users, road rage is not only bad for your blood pressure levels, but it can also actually lead to serious accidents.

And bikers are, as always, often at greater risk of serious harm…
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Yamaha is recalling a number of their models after concerns that handlebars have a tendency to loosen.

This poses an obvious and dangerous risk of riders losing control if the handlebars do come loose during a ride. The fault is thought to lie with a couple of manufacturing issues, including paint application and the thread-locking agent being improperly applied. Whilst the bike is in use, engine vibrations could loosen the bolts that attach the handlebar to the body of the motorcycle.
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