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LACK OF INSTRUCTORS stops people getting into motorcycling

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Mark Lancaster

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13th September 2025

The skills gap in motorcycle training is making it more difficult for new riders to get on two wheels. Getting into motorcycling is not easy. Aside from your nan thinking that you’ve joined a gang, getting a licence is nowhere near as easy as it could be, and in many areas it’s difficult to find…
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TRY RIDES get young people on motorcycles, and make them safer

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Mark Lancaster

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28th August 2025

Phoenix Motorcycle Training is welcoming the next generation of riders into the wonderful world of motorcycling with the easy, stress-free and affordable Try Ride initiative. And it aims to make them safer riders, too. With the aim of introducing more young people to motorcycling, the UK’s largest motorcycle training provider Phoenix Motorcycle Training, and the National Young Rider…
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APRILIA: RS125GP

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Mark Lancaster

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2nd August 2025

Aprilia’s had a couple of decent results in MotoGP this year, and is celebrating with this special edition of the RS125 learner-legal supersports bike. The 2025 RS125 GP comes in the black/purple graphics of the factory team of Jorge Martin and Marco Bezzecchi, and comes with a quickshifter and single-seal cover. The days of derestricted…
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Next generation of motorcyclists given a mental health boost

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Mark Lancaster

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31st March 2023

The UK’s largest motorcycle training provider, Phoenix Motorcycle Training, is helping save lives by providing Mental Health First Aiders at all of its 22 centres across England, offering support of vital importance to the next generation of motorcyclists. Phoenix Motorcycle Training is training 24 members of its staff as accredited Mental Health First Aiders in…
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Pre-order your copy of Fast Bikes March 2022 today!

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Shannon Butcher

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25th January 2022

Every issue of Fast Bikes magazine is packed with product guides, columns, and fantastic features so make sure to pre-order your copy of the upcoming issue to avoid missing out on fantastic content.
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Things to do with your motorcycle this Bank Holiday weekend

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Sam Hewitt

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23rd August 2021

Now the Bank Holiday is upon us, here are a plethora of events, meet-ups, travel locations and relaxing ideas to make your extended weekend memorable.
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Learner’s guide to motorcycle insurance

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Web Editor

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8th July 2021

Right, so you’ve passed your CBT, bought some kit and found a bike you like – what’s left to do before you can ride on the road legally? That’s right. You’ve still got to sort some insurance.
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Choosing the right motorcycle insurance policy

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Sam Hewitt

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7th July 2021

Just bought your first set of wheels? Before you head out on the open road, you need to take out an insurance policy to ensure you and your pride and joy are protected.
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Everything you need to know about motorcycle insurance

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Sam Hewitt

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7th July 2021

Do you know whether you’ve got TPFT or fully comprehensive? Do you know what the difference is? We’ve put together a handy guide with OnTwoWheels to make insuring your pride and joy as easy as possible.
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2022 Honda Monkey 125 released

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Alan Dowds

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21st June 2021

Legendarily fun mini-bike gets Euro5’d and has a general brush-up The Monkey is one of those bikes that you can’t help smiling at. And with a history dating back to 1961, it’s a solid part of Honda’s heritage. First built as a 50cc toy for a kid’s fun zone at a Tokyo amusement park in…
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2021 Yamaha XSR125 released

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Alan Dowds

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12th May 2021

Just the job for the learner hipsters out there We say that actually – but from the evidence up in that London, plenty of trendy beard-wranglers seem content to stick with a stylish 125 for urban commuting duties these days even after passing the test. So Yamaha’s lightweight, snappy XSR125 makes a lot of sense…
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2021 Aprilia RS125 and Tuono 125 released

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Alan Dowds

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4th May 2021

New engine and styling for slick Italian learner tools Okay, we know you really all want 30bhp two-strokes when it comes to eighth-litre machinery. But this is 2021, so all you learners will have to cope as best you can with the likes of these – Aprilia’s new RS125 and Tuono 125s. The Noale outfit…
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Motorcycle legal advice: Can I ride my motorcycle in lockdown?

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Sam Hewitt

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8th March 2021

Our specialist motoring solicitor Andrew Prendergast is back to guide you through motorcycle legal advice, trials and insurance troubles.
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Unlock Your Freedom: Take advantage of the benefits of commuting on two wheels!

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Sam Hewitt

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8th October 2020

Looking for an enjoyable and economical way to travel, especially during these troubling times? Commute on a scooter or motorcycle! The MCIA have launched a fantastic campaign – #UnlockYourFreedom – to urge the public to take advantage of all the benefits of riding on two wheels, including the ability to commute in isolation. Here are…
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