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A month ago, MAG’s Cumbria Regional Rep Michael Armstrong sat down for coffee with his local MP. This weekend, a second MP from a neighbouring constituency will be attending MAG’s Dead End Rally while coordinating with colleagues on motorcycle licensing reform. This is how sophisticated political advocacy creates lasting influence. […]

From Coffee Meeting to Motorcycle Licensing Reform Progress

11/07/2025 in MAG Blog by Colin Brown

MAG investigation reveals council road funding compliance failure could cost the price of 200,000 pothole repairs Ever wondered why your local council claims they can’t afford to fix that crater-sized pothole you dodge every morning? Here’s a twist: they might be about to lose millions in council road funding for […]

Council Road Funding Crisis: £100M Pothole Repair Scandal

07/07/2025 in MAG Blog by Colin Brown

Every rider knows SMIDSY—”Sorry Mate, I Didn’t See You.” That universal excuse when car drivers fail to notice motorcycles sharing the road. Now we’re facing SMIDSY Politics. And it’s about to destroy British motorcycling. A Year of Political Blindness It’s been 12 months since Labour took power. In that entire […]

Don’t Let SMIDSY Politics Destroy Your Love Of Motorcycling

01/07/2025 in MAG Blog by Colin Brown

The numbers don’t lie. They make for grim reading. Recent research by Bikesure reveals shocking statistics. Just 4,241 council-owned spaces serve motorcycles. This compares to a total 1,046,437 parking bays across the UK. Current provision houses an estimated 11,058 motorcycles. However, more than 1.4 million licensed bikers use our roads. […]

Motorcycle Parking Campaign Solutions: Stop Moaning, Start Moving

26/06/2025 in MAG Blog by Colin Brown

The European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) launched their “Learn – Ride – Enjoy – Repeat” campaign in April 2025, with support from the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), urging motorcyclists to embrace advanced training. Here in the UK, the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) backs this with its Elite Rider […]

Beyond Rider Training: A Call for Continuous Improvement and Shared ...

20/06/2025 in MAG Blog by Colin Brown

On 17 June 2025, I spoke at the Society of Road Safety Auditors (SoRSA) conference in Manchester. As MAG’s Director of Campaigns and Political Engagement, I aimed to highlight the unique safety challenges motorcyclists face and foster collaboration with road safety auditors (RSAs). The presentation was warmly received, with positive […]

Are Motorcyclists Ignored? Closing the Motorcycle Audit Training Gap

18/06/2025 in MAG Blog by Colin Brown

Introduction At the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), we’re angry about Adur District Council’s (ADC) new motorcycle parking charges, effective June 6, 2025. Charging £5.40 to £7.20 per day—equal to car rates—without dedicated bays or better facilities is unfair and exploitative. This reflects a national trend where councils treat motorcyclists as […]

Adur’s Motorcycle Charges: A National Cash Grab Riders Must Fight

09/06/2025 in MAG Blog by Colin Brown

Introduction: Motorcycle Road Safety in Crisis Last week, headlines spotlighted a 9% rise in motorcyclist deaths in 2024, climbing from 339 to 350 fatalities. I believe most riders recognise this uptick as part of normal yearly fluctuations. Yet, the broader context is deeply concerning: motorcyclists, comprising just 1% of road […]

Motorcycle Road Safety Crisis: Why Vision Zero Fails

02/06/2025 in MAG Blog by Colin Brown

I often hear a proportion of the riders I speak to say, “Hydrogen will keep ICE motorcycles alive.” The argument is entirely logical—until you fully understand the government’s mindset. They’ve boxed themselves into a corner with the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, and their stance is clear: hydrogen internal combustion […]

Bursting the Hydrogen Bubble: Why H2-ICE Won’t Save ICE Motorcycles ...

29/05/2025 in MAG Blog by Colin Brown

By Colin Brown, Director of Campaigns and Political Engagement, Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) A Cruise That Shattered Assumptions My recent cruise along Norway’s coast was meant for fjord-gazing and respite, a break from the grind. But when your job is your passion—advocating for motorcyclists at MAG—your mind never rests. In […]

Norway’s Lesson: A Biker’s Wake-Up Call to Fight Mandates

22/05/2025 in MAG Blog by Colin Brown

I’ve always cherished the freedom, community, and thrill of riding. But I’m increasingly frustrated by how motorcycling is portrayed in the media, especially by the BBC. It seems like every news story focuses on crashes or fatalities, while the positive aspects of our culture—charity rides, rallies, or advocacy for safer […]

Why Do Motorcycle Casualties Dominate the News, and What Can ...

14/05/2025 in MAG Blog by Colin Brown

Maybe the reason why so many UK motorcyclists haven’t already signed the Motorcycle Action Group’s (MAG) petition to allow motorcycles in bus lanes is brilliantly simple: you’re thriving out there, riding your way. With just over 20,000 signatures out of a riding community of over a million, it’s clear most […]

Shocker: You May Be Right Not to Have Signed the ...

01/05/2025 in MAG Blog by Colin Brown

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