This is a warning if you are going to ride a bike during February.

The Department of Transport produces a report each year called the Compendium of Motorcycling Statistics. There are lots of facts and figures, telling you how many bikes are taxed each year, engine size, and even the best sellers.

What caught our eye were the accident statistics. Most accidents occur in June, July, and February. When you look at the average miles travelled in each month you will find February is the most dangerous. There are fewer bikes out in February, but more accidents when compared to distance travelled.

So what are the reasons?:

• Short period of daylight?
• Poor road conditions?
• Insulated and warmed drivers not paying attention?
• Cold and uncomfortable riders?

You know the answers, so please let us know and pass on your wisdom.

From the riders we help, not being seen is the usual explanation from the driver at fault. We keep saying it, but here goes again; please be colourful. Black leather is cool, but it does not help you stand out on the road. There is a lot of good hi-vis gear available, so a good resolution this year is to be seen. You might look silly in the pub, but you will get there.

We are always ready to help in the event of any accident on 0330 022 5210 or 0800 0114114.
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Good luck for the New Year and take care from the YourKey team.

The Report tells us “The distance driven by motorcycles is highly seasonal. Distance driven for the months of April through to September was considerably above the year average while the winter months, especially January, February and March, were significantly lower.”

Then we are told “The highest rate of motorcycle casualties occurred during February and the summer months of June and July.”

Think about it.

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