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GET INTO BIKING and save money

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Mark Lancaster

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18th September 2025

Here’s a life hack that can get you into motorcycling, make you a safer rider, and save you money – it’s a no-brainer, right?!? This is a good time to be a 16–24-year-old just about to get into motorcycling. Why? Well, the new Try Ride initiative from the National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) and Phoenix…
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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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RIDDEN: Kymco’s Skytown 125

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Mark Lancaster

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12th August 2025

f you’re in the market for a nippy, light and affordably priced 125 scooter, here’s a solid option for you… Andy Bell tells us what we need to know. The stuff that matters… Power: 11bhp/8.2kW @ 8,500 rpm Weight 126kg (dry) Price: £2,854.00 Contact: www.kymco.co.uk What is it? If you are looking for a budget…
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TOP TIPS for starting out in motorcycling

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Mark Lancaster

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11th August 2025

If you are about to enter the wonderful world of motorcycling, we salute you! You will soon discover that life on two wheels is packed full of joy and excitement – and we’re sure you’ll love it! However, when you’re new to it all, it can seem a bit confusing when you’re not only learning…
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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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900 MILES on 125cc motorcycles

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Mark Lancaster

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26th June 2025

RideTo, a Brighton-based motorcycle training platform, completed a 900-mile charity journey from Brighton to John O’Groats on 125cc motorcycles, raising funds for Two Wheels for Life RideTo, the UK’s #1 platform for motorcycle training, has completed an ambitious four-day ride from Brighton to John O’Groats on 125cc motorcycles, raising over £2,500 (and counting) for the…
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HONDA: New CBF125 for 2026

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Mark Lancaster

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7th June 2025

Many of us will have learned our two-wheeled skills on a 125cc Honda learner bike – Alan Dowds’ first road bike back in 1989 was a proper Japanese CG125. Great days. So, this new Honda will likely have a big impact in the real world of learner schools, student commuters, and Just Eat delivery riders.…
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First Impressions: Suzuki Burgman Street 125EX

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Alex Bestwick

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25th July 2023

We’ve spent the day bombing around on Suzuki’s latest learner legal Burgman.
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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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