New rules in Wales making it compulsory to wear a face covering on public transport, including taxis, will also come into effect on Monday 27 July. Tourist accommodation with shared facilities, such as camping sites and all hotels will be able to re-open from tomorrow as will underground attractions, marking the full re-opening of Wales’ visitor attractions. Culture Trip has launched its Road … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: Driving lessons to restart
Driving lessons in Wales will resume from 27 July, the first minister has told the Senedd today. Lessons for motorists and motorcyclists will restart then, said Mark Drakeford with theory and practical driving tests phased in from 3 August, about a month after the go-ahead was given in England. … [Read more...]
Opening the throttle for the love of riding and Wales
A keen motorcyclist has turned her love of Wales into a new business and is ready to open the throttle after lockdown. Born and brought up in Yugoslavia, Maja Kenney has always loved travelling and after hitching and cycling across much of Western Europe she came to Britain and set up an office administrations service business in Wales. In 2016 Maja bought her first motorcycle, passed … [Read more...]
Newslines 24 April
The Welsh Government has effectively made it illegal to visit second homes in Wales under the latest lockdown legislation. It has moved beyond the UK Government and made it unlawful to remain away from your normal home without good reason, so owners and tenants cannot use casual accommodation. Renault is seeking €600M from the French Government to protect it during the production lockdown. It … [Read more...]
Roads falling apart faster, says industry body
Britain's roads are crumbling at an increasing rate and need much more investment in major and minor spending than has been used or promised, according to the maintenance industry. This morning's Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey of UK roads is in its 25th year, is launched at a time of unprecedented challenges due to the spread of COVID-19, and understandably, the country’s … [Read more...]
Two-wheeler sales rising as cars fall
February 2020 has delivered a strong 3% increase in motorcycle sales compared to last year, improving a typically quiet month, said Stephen Latham, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association which represents motorcycle retailers across the UK. Some 4,607 new motorcycles were registered in February, up from 4,473 in February 2019. In terms of year-to-date, the market has grown 2.9%, from … [Read more...]
Motorcycle sales encouraging 2020 kick off
With motorcycle registrations improving by 2.8% on the previous January, the start of the new year is heading in the right direction,said Stephen Latham, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association. A total of 6,146 new motorcycles were registered throughout January, an increase from 5,976 in January 2019. Much of the growth came from the higher powered 651-1000cc and over 1000cc … [Read more...]
Iron Horse pulls hefty price tag
A 90-year-old motorcycle is the inspiration for the Ariel ACE Iron Horse two-wheeler. Inspired by the Black Ariels from the late 1920s, the Crewkerne company now known for its lightweight road and track cars has crated the polished aluminium framed Iron Horse with 172bhp 1200cc V4 Honda engine and shaft drive for just under £29,700. … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 September
If you’re planning to watch the Rugby World Cup games at a club or pub, beware the fact that drink drive accidents markedly increase between 1 and 4pm on a Sunday. Men are the main culprits, mostly younger drivers, says insurethebox.com . New trams on South Wales proposed £738M metro network will not have toilets, it has been learned. Transport for Wales says passengers would be able to use … [Read more...]
Can-Am Spyder RT gets new look
BRP is raising the bar in the luxury touring riding segment with its all-new Can-Am Spyder RT model line-up. The 2020 Can-Am Spyder RT is the ultimate road trip vehicle if you crave comfort and style on the open road. It has an entirely new contemporary look along with added convenience features for epic solo or two-up adventures. “The new Can-Am Spyder RT reflects what we’ve learned … [Read more...]