The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) has announced that 5th and 6th July will be marked as Riders’ Resistance Weekend, a two-day national event with demonstrations across the UK. Motorcyclists from all regions are called to unite and raise their voices in opposition to the continued threat of a government ban on the sale of new conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles.
This weekend of action is in direct response to growing anger within the motorcycling community. The Government’s continued dismissal of riders’ concerns, and especially its plans to phase out the sale of petrol-powered bikes, has sparked widespread frustration. MAG is organising regional demonstrations throughout the UK to give riders a powerful opportunity to take a stand.
The key grievance driving this movement is the Government’s proposal to end the sale of new conventional ICE motorcycles, which has been a major concern for riders who believe this move will severely damage the motorcycling culture, economy, and industry.
MAG Chair, Neil Liversidge, spoke out against the Government’s plans, stating:
“Bikers across the UK are outraged by the Government’s blatant disregard for motorcycling. The proposal to ban the sale of petrol-powered motorcycles is an attack on riders, and MAG is determined to fight it every step of the way. This is the issue that has united motorcyclists—this is about protecting our future. We’re giving riders the chance to take their protest out of the digital world and into the streets, where it truly counts.”
Riders’ Resistance
Riders’ Resistance is not only a direct response to the Government’s harmful proposals, but it also serves as a necessary pre-cursor to broader efforts to ensure motorcycling is accepted and actively encouraged as a vital part of the UK’s transport landscape. The resistance is our rallying cry, a first step in pushing for policies that recognise the value of motorcycling, its positive impact on mobility, and the environment. Through these actions we demand a future where motorcycling is embraced, supported, and integrated into sustainable transport planning.
Colin Brown, MAG’s Director of Campaigns & Political Engagement, added:
“Policymakers remain unconvinced that there is a true demand for the solutions and policies we campaign for. It’s time for riders to show them how wrong they are. The Government cannot continue to ignore the needs and voices of the riding community—we must stand together and demonstrate the undeniable demand for a future that includes and supports motorcycling.”
Riders will take part in demonstrations in all four nations of the UK, with events planned across a variety of regions. Details for local rides will be shared via MAG’s regional and local communications channels, and riders who don’t have an event in their area are encouraged to organise their own.
This is more than just a protest; it’s Riders’ Resistance—a movement to preserve the future of motorcycling in the UK, and a critical step towards the long-term acceptance and encouragement of our community. Join us for these two crucial days of action on 5th and 6th July and make your voice heard!
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