3 June 2020

MAGNEWS: Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations to publish updated COVID Safe guidance.

Members of the Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations have expressed their deep disappointment at the lack of engagement from Government, but continue to update their guidance to riders.  The guidance is tailored to motorcyclists wishing to enjoy the many pleasures and benefits of riding whilst complying with the Government guidelines to prevent the spread of the virus.  An updated version taking into account the recent relaxation of the guidelines will be published next week.

Mario Costa-Sa, Chair TRF said:
“It was good to see that the Secretary of State has been able to respond to the needs of horse riders and cyclists during COVID.  It would be great to see the riders of motorcycles treated with similar levels of 
care and help demonstrate that the safety of motorcyclists is important to his department.”

Selina Lavender, Chair of the Motorcycle Action Group commented:
“It is sad to say that this kind of delay and reticence to engage in dialogue with the organisations representing well over two million motorcycle licence holders appears to be institutional.  We are undaunted and will continue to assert the need for riders to be taken seriously.”

The Coalition are drafting an updated set of guidelines which are expected to be published early next week.  The Coalition notes that the updated guidelines could have been readied to coincide immediately with the changes to Government guidance had there been engagement with relevant officials.

Bob Clark, Chair of the VMCC said:
“The need to play catch up, and the consequent delay in publishing the new Ride COVID Safe guidelines is a clear demonstration of the need for Government to engage with us.”

Jim Freeman, BMF Chair said:
“As the Chair of an organisation representing around 60,000 voters, I will be reminding our members of this government’s failure to engage with it’s citizens, on this issue, come election time.”

The Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations consists of the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), the Vintage Motorcycle Club (VMCC), the Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF), the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) and IAM RoadSmart.

Issued on behalf of the Coalition of Motorcycling Organisations by the Motorcycle Action Group

Press and other enquiries c/o MAG at 01926 844 064 or central-office@mag-uk.org



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