Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.3, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # New Rider Hub Helping you to get out on the open road ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://newriderhub.net/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [NYRF launches phase two of Try Ride initiative](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf-launches-phase-two-of-try-ride-initiative/) - NYRF launches phase two of Try Ride initiative The National Young Rider Forum has teamed up with Phoenix Motorcycle Training to launch phase two of a project to explore whether a package of pre-CBT training can lead to more competent young riders. The Try Ride scheme is aimed at first-time riders, aged 16-24 years, who - [‘Drivers, please’ campaign encourages drivers to look out for riders this Easter](https://newriderhub.net/drivers-please-campaign-encourages-drivers-to-look-out-for-riders-this-easter/) - ‘Drivers, please’ campaign encourages drivers to look out for riders this Easter The National Young Rider Forum has issued a heartfelt appeal to drivers to take an extra look for motorcyclists this Easter, in order to reduce the number of collisions between cars and young riders. Data shows that 73% of young rider crashes involve - [Groundbreaking research aims to spearhead efforts to improve young rider safety](https://newriderhub.net/groundbreaking-research-aims-to-spearhead-efforts-to-improve-young-rider-safety/) - Groundbreaking research aims to spearhead efforts to improve young rider safety The most comprehensive research project into young motorcyclists to date, commissioned to understand the attitudes, behaviours, needs and preferred methods of communication of young riders, has been launched by the National Young Rider Forum (NYRF). Carried out with funding from The Road Safety Trust - [Try Ride initiative paused as winter approaches](https://newriderhub.net/try-ride-initiative-paused-as-winter-approaches/) - Try Ride initiative paused as winter approaches The National Young Rider Forum have paused their NYRF Try Ride Project as the clocks fall back this Sunday, 26th October 25. Working with Phoenix Motorcycling Training and Esitu hazard perception specialists, the NYRF have incentivised over 100 potential young riders to complete on-line learning and a practical riding - [New initiative encourages young people to try riding this summer](https://newriderhub.net/new-initiative-encourages-young-people-to-try-riding-this-summer/) - New initiative encourages young people to try riding this summer The National Young Rider Forum has teamed up with Phoenix Motorcycle Training to encourage young people to try motorcycling this summer, through an initiative that provides a riding experience. The Try Ride scheme is aimed at first-time riders, aged 16-24 years, who are yet to - [National Young Rider Day returns to celebrate young riders](https://newriderhub.net/national-young-rider-day-returns-to-celebrate-young-riders/) - National Young Rider Day returns to celebrate young riders The 2025 National Young Rider Day takes place today (11 June), championing young riders and raising awareness of how they feature disproportionately in motorcycle collisions. As a result of the cost-of-living crisis, more and more young people are choosing to ride a motorcycle to work, college, - [Free online event to support young riders](https://newriderhub.net/free-online-event-to-support-young-riders/) - Free online event to support young riders Young motorcyclists will be given the chance to gain advice and guidance from experts, and have their questions answered, at an online event taking place next month. The Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership is partnering with the National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) to host a free session for young - [Campaign helps young bikers ride into the season](https://newriderhub.net/campaign-helps-young-bikers-ride-into-the-season/) - Campaign helps young bikers ride into the season The National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) has launched a new campaign, focusing on PPE and bike maintenance, to help keep young riders safe this Spring. The arrival of warmer, brighter weather leads to an increased number of riders on the road. In many cases, these riders are - [‘So you think you can ride?’ campaign asks](https://newriderhub.net/so-you-think-you-can-ride-campaign-asks/) - ‘So you think you can ride?’ campaign asks The National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) has launched a new digital campaign to educate young and new riders on the most important aspects of the Highway Code. The ‘So you think you can ride?’ film series has been funded by the GEM Road Safety Charity and specifically - [Young riders encouraged to share views in new survey](https://newriderhub.net/young-riders-encouraged-to-share-views-in-new-survey/) - Young riders encouraged to share views in new survey The National Young Rider Forum has launched a new survey to help provide an up-to-date picture of the views and experiences of young riders, to support them to be safe while riding. The survey forms part of the Young Riders Matter project, funded by The Road - [National Young Rider Day celebrates young riders in style](https://newriderhub.net/national-young-rider-day-celebrates-young-riders-in-style/) - National Young Rider Day celebrates young riders in style The National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) is reflecting on the success of the second National Young Rider Day, which took place on 1 October. Founded by the NYRF in 2023, the purpose of Young Rider Day is to focus exclusively on riders aged 16-24 years, who - [Infographics aim to help young riders make the right choices this summer](https://newriderhub.net/infographics-aim-to-help-young-riders-make-the-right-choices-this-summer/) - Infographics aim to help young riders make the right choices this summer The National Young Rider Forum is kicking off UEFA EURO 2024 with some friendly advice for young riders, in the form of four infographics highlighting potential ‘red card offences’ that could result in a fine, ban, arrest or even jail. With England and - [Are you ‘Ready to Ride’ this Spring?](https://newriderhub.net/are-you-ready-to-ride-this-spring/) - Are you ‘Ready to Ride’ this Spring? The National Young Rider Forum is launching a new social media campaign as it ramps up efforts to support young riders this Spring. The campaign digitalises the ‘Ready to Ride?’ educational film, which details the steps that a young person needs to take if they are considering becoming a - [NYRF enters partnership with Co-Pilot](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf-enters-partnership-with-co-pilot/) - NYRF enters partnership with Co-Pilot The National Young Rider Forum is delighted to announce a partnership with Co-Pilot. Bringing together road safety professionals, industry bodies and stakeholders, NYRF help members to develop collaborative campaigns and to ensure this vulnerable road user group have ready access to high quality information and advice about safe and responsible - [Young riders warned to watch out for ‘Jerks at Junctions’](https://newriderhub.net/young-riders-warned-to-watch-out-for-jerks-at-junctions/) - Young riders warned to watch out for ‘Jerks at Junctions’ The National Young Rider Forum has launched a new campaign to help keep young riders safe at junctions. Statistics show that 60% of motorcycle collisions can occur at junctions. The campaign, which will run across social media, highlights this statistic and provides young riders with - [NYRF to develop new hazard perception test for young riders](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf-to-develop-new-hazard-perception-test-for-young-riders/) - NYRF to develop new hazard perception test for young riders The National Young Rider Forum is delighted to be working on the development of a good quality, motorcycle specific hazard perception test tailored to the needs of young riders. The project has been funded by The Road Safety Trust and will be carried out with - [National Young Rider Day: 27 June 2023](https://newriderhub.net/national-young-rider-day-27-june-2023/) - National Young Rider Day: 27 June 2023 The National Young Rider Forum is excited to announce the first ever National Young Rider Day will take place on Tuesday 27 June - when the focus across the country will be on young motorcyclists. More and more young people are choosing to ride a motorcycle to work, - [Webinar to support young riders and give them a voice](https://newriderhub.net/webinar-to-support-young-riders-and-give-them-a-voice/) - Webinar to support young riders and give them a voice The National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) is partnering with the Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership to host a free webinar for young riders. Registration is now open for the Young Rider Webinar, which takes place on 27 June (6:30-8pm), on MS Teams. The webinar is aimed - [NYRF infographics to promote young rider safety available FOC](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf-infographics-to-promote-young-rider-safety-available-foc/) - NYRF infographics to promote young rider safety available FOC The National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) is making a series of seasonal infographics, designed to improve the safety of young motorcycle riders, available to download and use free-of-charge. The infographics have been used on social media over the last year, as part of separate themed campaigns - [Spring has Sprung! New Rider Hub launches infographics campaign](https://newriderhub.net/spring-has-sprung-new-rider-hub-launches-infographics-campaign/) - Spring has Sprung! New Rider Hub launches infographics campaign A series of four exciting infographics, designed to engage with and help prepare young riders for riding out this Spring, will be shared on social media over the coming weeks. The infographics have been prepared by the New Rider Hub, the one-stop-shop for new and young - [New Rider Hub launches summer infographics campaign](https://newriderhub.net/new-rider-hub-launches-summer-infographics-campaign/) - New Rider Hub launches summer infographics campaign A series of four summer infographics, which shine a beam of light on several key issues impacting young riders, will be shared on social media over the coming weeks. The infographics have been prepared by the New Rider Hub, the one-stop-shop for new and young powered two-wheeler (PTW) - [New campaign to support young motorcyclists in the chilly months ahead](https://newriderhub.net/new-campaign-to-support-young-motorcyclists-in-the-chilly-months-ahead/) - New campaign to support young motorcyclists in the chilly months ahead The National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) has launched a campaign to support its young riders while out on the road this winter. The campaign includes a new set of infographics that will be used on social media to provide essential advice on topics such - [NYRF launches the New Rider Hub](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf-launches-the-new-rider-hub/) - NYRF launches the New Rider Hub A one-stop-shop for new and young powered two-wheeler (PTW) riders has been launched, in an effort to help them safely navigate life on the road. The New Rider Hub has been created by the National Young Rider Forum (NYRF), as one the recommendations of its research project titled 'Understanding - [Hello world!](https://newriderhub.net/hello-world/) - Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing! ## Pages - [Home](https://newriderhub.net/) - [National Young Rider Day](https://newriderhub.net/young-rider-day/) - National Young Rider Day The 2026 National Young Rider Day takes place on Tuesday 9 June - when the focus across the country will be on young motorcyclists. More and more young people are choosing to ride a motorcycle to work, college, or simply for fun! Founded in 2023, this event celebrates that choice - - [2026 World Cup](https://newriderhub.net/world-cup/) - No ride is worth losing everything ❌ We are kicking off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with some friendly advice for young riders, in the form of three infographics highlighting potential ‘red card offences’ - especially when it comes to riding under the influence of alcohol or drugs. With England and Scotland playing in the - [Media](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/media/) - Media For more information on the NYRF, please contact Heidi Duffy, the NYRF's facilitator, via email at: heidi.duffy@viaem.co.uk Press releases NYRF launches phase two of Try Ride initiative (01.04.26) ‘Drivers, please’ campaign encourages drivers to look out for riders this Easter (23.03.26) Groundbreaking research aims to spearhead efforts to improve young rider safety (10.02.26) Try - [Cracking on with Spring](https://newriderhub.net/cracking-on-with-spring/) - With nights getting lighter and days warmer, riding season is well and truly upon us! As a driver, this means you are likely to come across more motorcyclists on the road. Did you know that: 73% of young rider crashes involve a car 60% of young riders were riding straight ahead when they were hit - [Try Ride](https://newriderhub.net/try-ride/) - Try Ride The National Young Rider Forum has joined forces with Phoenix Motorcycle Training to offer 300 young people the chance to ride a motorcycle for just £20*. The Try Ride sessions are available to 16-24 year-olds across the country, with more than 20 locations to choose from. It’s as simple as this: Sign up - [Young Riders Matter](https://newriderhub.net/young-riders-matter/) - Young Riders Matter Young Riders Matter is the most comprehensive research project into young motorcyclists to date, commissioned to understand the attitudes, behaviours, needs and preferred methods of communication of young riders. Carried out with funding from The Road Safety Trust and support from Agilysis, the project comprised a casualty analysis of riders aged 16-24 years - [Members](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/members/) - NYRF members For more information about the NYRF, please contact Heidi Duffy MBE, NYRF facilitator at: heidi.duffy@viaem.co.uk Brighton and Hove City Council Keith Baldock Road Safety Officer Brighton and Hove City Council Ground Floor, Hove Town Hall BN3 4AH E: keith.baldock@brighton-hove.gov.uk T: 01273 292258 www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/roadsafety Co-Pilot James Evans james@co-pilot.org Simon Rewell simon@co-pilot.org Cornwall Council Cornwall Council are - [Motorcycle Live](https://newriderhub.net/motorcycle-live/) - Win tickets to MCL THIS COMPETITION HAS NOW CLOSED, THANK YOU FOR ENTERING. Get ready to fuel your passion for two wheels! The National Young Rider Forum is giving away five pairs of day tickets to this year's Motorcycle Live (MCL), which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham, between 15-23 November. From the latest bikes - [Entered](https://newriderhub.net/motorcycle-live/entered/) - You are correct Thank you for entering! Whether you selected A, B or C, you are correct - because low sun, slippy road surfaces with wet leaves or rain & reduced visibility due to darkness and bad weather are all hazards faced by riders at this time of the year. You have been entered into - [Campaigns](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/campaigns/) - CAMPAIGNS The National Young Rider Forum has been involved in or supported the following campaigns: Mental Models These short educational videos explain the psychological reasons why car drivers often fail to spot motorcyclists on the road. Click here to find out more Ready to Ride? What are the hazards to you as a rider? This - [Mental Models](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/campaigns/mental-models/) - Mental Models These short educational videos, created by Nottingham Trent University thanks to funding from The Road Safety Trust, explain the psychological reasons why car drivers often fail to spot motorcyclists on the road. One video is aimed at motorcyclists, the other car drivers. Among the 71 car drivers who viewed the video during the - [Try Ride](https://newriderhub.net/support-try-ride/) - Support Try Ride The National Young Rider Forum has teamed up with Phoenix Motorcycle Training to encourage young people to try motorcycling this summer, through an initiative that provides a discounted riding experience. The Try Ride scheme is aimed at first-time riders, aged 16-24 years, who are yet to take their CBT test. It comprises two - [NYRF](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/) - NATIONAL YOUNG RIDER FORUM The National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) is a group of Road Safety Professionals, joining their expertise to specifically look at Young Motorcyclists. This vulnerable group are aged between 16 to 24 years and ride powered two wheelers of up to 125cc. The forum members bring a wealth of expertise from all - [tryride](https://newriderhub.net/tryride/) - [Ready to Ride?](https://newriderhub.net/ready-to-ride/) - Ready to Ride? Are you Ready to Ride this Summer? Find out by watching these three short videos below 👇 What are the hazards to you as a rider? It is super important not to rush and try to squeeze through traffic. Give yourself time and space: space to stop and time to react. Here - [Ride into the season](https://newriderhub.net/ride-into-the-season/) - Ride into the season Oi Oi! Riding season is well and truly upon us! 😎 The nights are getting lighter and the days warmer. Happy days! But at this time of the year, it is important to always wear the gear and make sure your bike is in tip-top condition. Click the boxes below to - [Highway Code](https://newriderhub.net/highway-code/) - So you think you can ride? Welcome to our Highway Code film series, designed specifically for young and new riders aged 16- 20 riding in an urban environment! Our goal is to highlight the most important signs, rules, and regulations from the Highway Code that are crucial for your safety. Each short film will highlight - [Young Rider Survey](https://newriderhub.net/young-rider-survey/) - Young Rider Survey Complete the survey We would like as many young riders aged 16 to 24 years riding machines of 125cc or less to complete the survey asap and have a chance to win a brand new SHARP accredited motorcycle helmet of your choice. NYRF are totally focussed on young motorcyclists, and we want - [Project Apex](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/campaigns/project-apex/) - Project Apex Project Apex is a partnership between the National Police Chief’s Council and National Highways to improve road safety for motorcyclists. Ride Craft Hub One element of Project Apex is an online platform called the Ride Craft Hub. The hub aims to encourage better and safer riding through sharing the expertise of the nation’s - [Maintaining your bike](https://newriderhub.net/your-bike/maintaining-your-bike/) - MAINTAINING YOUR BIKE Look after your bike/moped and it will look after you. Carrying out a few simple checks before each ride could save your life. Use POWDERS Petrol Do you have enough for your journey? Is the reserve tap off? Check there are no leaks Oil Check the oil level is correct, by dipstick - [EURO 2024](https://newriderhub.net/euro-2024/) - Avoid ‘red card offences’ during the Euros We are kicking off UEFA EURO 2024 with some friendly advice for young riders, in the form of four infographics highlighting potential ‘red card offences’ that could result in a fine, ban, arrest or even jail. With England and Scotland playing in the tournament, there will be plenty - [Junctions](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/campaigns/junctions/) - How to stay safe at junctions At every junction, use the OSM/PSL! Click the boxes below to find out more 👇 Observation Take effective observations. Use your mirrors and look round to make sure you know what’s happening behind and around you. Signal Clearly and in good time Manoeuvre Manoeuvre any change of direction or - [2023 Young Rider Webinar](https://newriderhub.net/young-rider-day/2023-young-rider-webinar/) - 2023 Young Rider Webinar We've got some great videos for you, taken from the 2023 Young Rider Webinar. They cover a wide range of subjects and will help you as a young rider! Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyST_qC_RLc Know the Dangers! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmhvFBErTz0 RideFree https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KDO-nCY8JM BOLT! - bike maintenance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aphIfsMExQg Mental Health Motorbike https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtMjuAQ_7UQ Biker Down! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFs13udAieA PPE - [Social media](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/campaigns/social-media/) - Social media infographics We have produced the following seasonal infographics, which are free for use on social media: Click here to download all four sets - or visit the individual pages below! Sprung has Sprung Click here to view the spring campaign Summer safety campaign ?☀ Click here to view the summer campaign Autumn 🍂 - [What to wear](https://newriderhub.net/riders/what-to-wear/) - WHAT TO WEAR Dress for success You don't enjoy the same level of protection as other motorists. When you crash, you've not got the luxury of airbags, side impact protection systems, seatbelts, or head restraints. All you've got to protect you is your riding gear. Helmet Look after your helmet and it will look after - [Highway Code](https://newriderhub.net/riders/highway-code/) - HIGHWAY CODE We’re going to level with you – making the Highway Code seem sexy is a difficult job. But it is, nonetheless, important to familiarise yourself with the rules of the road. Buy the Highway Code (£4.99) We know it’s a long read – so here are our key takeaways to help you stay - [Winter safety](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/campaigns/winter-safety/) - Winter infographics campaign In the immortal words of Jon Snow – winter is coming. The nights are pulling in; every day features at least one rain shower – and we can all start dreaming about what Santa might bring when the big day arrives. But for young riders, the change in season comes with a - [Safe Riding Tips](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/campaigns/safe-riding-tips/) - Safe Riding Tips Riding on two wheels is a great way of getting about and escaping public transport and traffic delays... but with this freedom comes a need to be extra vigilant and aware of the potential risks. Check out our safe riding infographics and tips (click on the images to bring up the full size - [Summer safety](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/campaigns/summer-safety/) - Summer infographics campaign Riding on two wheels is a great way of getting about and escaping public transport and traffic delays... but with this freedom comes a need to be extra vigilant and aware of the potential risks. Check out our summer riding infographics and tips (click on the images to bring up the full size - [Spring has Sprung](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/campaigns/spring-has-sprung/) - Spring has Sprung Riding season is well and truly upon us! ? The nights are getting lighter and the days warmer. Happy days! But for young riders, the change in season comes with a set a new challenges on the road. Check out our spring riding infographics and tips (click on the images to bring - [Security](https://newriderhub.net/your-bike/security/) - SECURITY Motorcycles and scooters are more vulnerable to theft than cars simply because they can be more easily removed, secreted, broken up and disposed of. The recovery rate of stolen motorcycles and scooters is very low in comparison to cars and larger vehicles. To combat theft, 2Wheels London has produced some simple tips to follow: - [Taking your CBT](https://newriderhub.net/training/taking-your-cbt/) - TAKING YOUR CBT You need to know that CBT’s may not always be completed in a single day. Get ready for a long day as the CBT course should last for at least 5 to 8 hours. You will be taught elements in turn and when you are safe to go onto the next element - [Documents for the bike](https://newriderhub.net/your-bike/documents-for-the-bike/) - DOCUMENTS FOR YOUR BIKE This page tell you all you need to know about tax, insurance and MOT. Tax Motorcycle Road Tax must be paid every year and the price depends on your engine size. To find out the rate click below: https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax-rate-tables/other-vehicle-tax-rates To tax your vehicle, click on the button below: https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-tax Riding without - [Gig Economy](https://newriderhub.net/riders/gig-economy/) - GIG ECONOMY Working in a gig economy delivery job offers plenty of flexibility in terms of hours and schedule. To become a gig economy delivery rider on a motorcycle or scooter you will need to complete the CBT course along with meeting the requirements of the company you choose to work for, this often includes - [Enhanced Rider Scheme](https://newriderhub.net/training/enhanced-rider-scheme/) - Enhanced Rider Scheme You will need a full licence and enough riding experience to be comfortable controlling your motorcycle before you try advanced training. Advanced riding is only safe for competent, experienced motorcyclists. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) enhanced rider scheme checks your motorcycle riding skills and provides training to help you improve. - [Elite Rider Hub](https://newriderhub.net/training/elite-rider-hub/) - Elite Rider Hub You will need a full licence and enough riding experience to be comfortable controlling your motorcycle before you try advanced training. Advanced riding is only safe for competent, experienced motorcyclists. The Elite Ride Hub is a space designed for those who want to engage with the best rider training offers in the - [Further training](https://newriderhub.net/training/further-training/) - FURTHER TRAINING You will need a full licence and enough riding experience to be comfortable controlling your motorcycle before you try advanced training. Advanced riding is only safe for competent, experienced motorcyclists. CBT should not be the end of your training, why not take your skills to the next level. Have a look at what - [The law and you](https://newriderhub.net/riders/the-law-and-you/) - THE LAW AND YOU While it may not always be fun to follow the rules, it is important to remember that they are there for your safety. In fact, the rules for motorcyclists were updated in March 2022, as part of changes to The Highway Code (we highly recommend that you read it!!) www.gov.uk/guidance/the-highway-code/rules-for-motorcyclists-83-to-88 - [Ridefree](https://newriderhub.net/training/ride-free/) - Ridefree What is Ridefree? Ridefree is an award-winning enhancement to compulsory basic training (CBT), consisting of pre-course eLearning modules. Its aim is to help you prepare for your CBT and riding on the road. How can it help me? CBT should be an enjoyable experience. But there’s a lot to learn, and it’s normal to - [Travel like you know them](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/campaigns/travel-like-you-know-them/) - Travel like you know them The THINK! team has launched the next phase of its campaign to promote the recent changes to the Highway Code, looking to foster mutual respect between all road users. The ‘Travel Like You Know Them’ campaign offers a snapshot into the lives of people who use the roads, aiming to help - [Choosing an instructor](https://newriderhub.net/training/choosing-an-instructor/) - CHOOSING AN INSTRUCTOR This page contains information of the Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) test, what the CBT test includes and how to choose an instructor. Click on the buttons below to find out more. Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) The aim of the CBT course is to make sure you have the skills, knowledge and understanding to - [Buying your bike](https://newriderhub.net/your-bike/buying-your-bike/) - BUYING YOUR BIKE It can be hard when you are buying your first bike to make sure you get it right. This page gives you lots of advice so your first bike can be a great one. General advice when buying a bike Here are some top tips when buying a bike: Make sure you - [Street Spirit](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/campaigns/street-spirit/) - Street Spirit The Street Spirit campaign calls on young powered two wheeler (P2W) riders to enhance their knowledge on safe riding. Devised by the Safer Essex Roads Partnership, the campaign features a full 360-degree film to help you improve your road positioning skills. Using a variety of different scenarios, our pro rider explains how to - [Reports](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/reports/) - REPORTS The National Young Rider Forum has published the following reports: NYRF Research Project The research project was supported by a Road Safety Grant from the Department for Transport and the work was conducted by Agilysis Ltd. Published: 11 March 2021 Click here to find out more Work from others We would also like to - [‘My Life Is More Valuable Than This’: Understanding Risk among On-Demand Food Couriers in Edinburgh](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/reports/my-life-is-more-valuable-than-this-understanding-risk-among-on-demand-food-couriers-in-edinburgh/) - ‘My Life Is More Valuable Than This’: Understanding Risk among On-Demand Food Couriers in Edinburgh Drawing from the social study of the gig economy and platform labour and from the sociology of risk, this article explores how on-demand food couriers in Edinburgh, Scotland, construct and represent work-related risks. By taking the gig economy’s contested and - [Angry Al](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/campaigns/angry-al/) - Angry Al ‘Angry Al’ is the unlikely central character of eight social media videos, devised by 2Wheels London, which cover areas that contribute towards collisions such as speed, observations, overtaking, junctions and road position. Watch the videos below ? Say hello to Angry Al & learn to ride better https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpkhxeeFuBo Hit the road with Angry - [Bare Bones](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/campaigns/bare-bones/) - Bare Bones Don’t ride like a boner!! Bare Bones takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to promoting road safety messages to teenage scooter and motorbike riders on 50 to 125cc models. Fronted by a cheeky skeleton, the campaign’s focus is on the hazards of using a scooter or bike without adequate safety clothing and reminds teenagers of - [Know the Dangers](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/campaigns/know-the-dangers/) - Know the Dangers Created by the Shiny Side Up Partnership (SSUP), the 3D Know The Dangers campaign highlights the most common causes of collisions for motorcyclists. Watch the videos below to pick up useful tips on a variety of issues, including filtering, roundabouts and overtaking! The videos These first eight videos all contain safety messages. - [Getting a provisional licence](https://newriderhub.net/training/getting-a-licence/) - GETTING A PROVISIONAL LICENCE Before you can get on the road, you legally need a provisional driving licence. Click on the link below to apply for a licence through the Government website: https://www.gov.uk/apply-first-provisional-driving-licence There is a minimum age for classes of motorcycles so check what you can ride: https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-moped/bike-categories-ages-and-licence-requirements Already have a driving licence? You - [Biker Down!](https://newriderhub.net/useful-organisations/bikerdown/) - Biker Down! If you were the first on the scene of an accident involving a biker, would you know what to do? Would you know who is most at risk, how to protect the area or whether you should remove the helmet of a downed rider? Actions taken in the first few moments after an - [RIDERS](https://newriderhub.net/riders/) - RIDERS What to wear Gig Economy Meet our riders The law and you - [Your Ride](https://newriderhub.net/your-bike/) - YOUR RIDE Buying your bike Documents for the bike Maintaining your bike Security Insurance - [Training](https://newriderhub.net/training/) - TRAINING Provisional licence Ride Free! Choosing an instructor Preparing for your CBT Taking your CBT Ask the trainer Further training MCIA Training Portal - [Meet Our Riders](https://newriderhub.net/riders/meet-our-riders/) - MEET OUR RIDERS Content to follow - [Insurance](https://newriderhub.net/your-bike/insurance/) - INSURANCE Insurance is a legal requirement and must be renewed every year. There is a penalty for riding a bike/scooter you’re not insured to ride; the police will hand out a minimum of fixed penalty fine of £300 and/or 6 penalty points. This is the minimum if your case goes to court it can cost - [Preparing for your CBT](https://newriderhub.net/training/preparing-for-your-cbt/) - PREPARING FOR YOUR CBT The Government website has lots of information about getting ready for your CBT. Click the button below to find out more: https://www.gov.uk/motorcycle-cbt/prepare-cbt-course You could also pick up a copy of ‘Learning to Ride’ book which talks about the process of learning to ride, and the key riding skills you'll need to - [Filter Friendly](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/campaigns/filter-friendly/) - Filter Friendly The National Young Riders Forum (NYRF) has teamed up with MAG Foundation to create a new filtering safety video, which aims to trial a new safety messaging approach. The computer-animated video focuses on how to filter correctly and how drivers can help riders to filter safely. The approach reinforces messages that filtering is - [NYRF Research Project](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/reports/nyrf-research-project/) - NYRF Research Project – final report The National Young Rider Forum is pleased to present the final report of the NYRF Research Project. The research project was supported by a Road Safety Grant from the Department for Transport and the work was conducted by Agilysis Ltd. Please note the report is available for you to - [Organisations](https://newriderhub.net/useful-organisations/) - ORGANISATIONS This page contains links to a number of organisations which you may find useful. Bike Safe BikeSafe is a national police run motorcycle initiative which raises awareness of the value of progressing on to accredited post-test training. Find out more Biker Down! Biker Down! teaches attendees how to deal with the scene of a - [Mental Health Motorbike](https://newriderhub.net/useful-organisations/mental-health-motorbike/) - Mental Health Motorbike When life gets tough, we are here to listen, to support, to ride. Mental Health Motorbike is a free mental health support charity for the biker community in the UK. We exist to: Promote the wellbeing benefits of motorcycling Provide a network of support for bikers, by bikers Improve wellbeing within the - [RoSPA](https://newriderhub.net/useful-organisations/rospa/) - RoSPA RoSPA offers motorcycle training to improve riding standards, knowledge and skills. RoSPA’s suite of motorcycle training courses will improve your riding standards, knowledge and skills and will help you to develop riding techniques that can make you a safer rider. It will also teach you the most cost effective way to ride your motorcycle. - [Motorcycle Action Group](https://newriderhub.net/useful-organisations/motorcycle-action-group/) - Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) MAG is a lobby group that promotes and protects the interests of motorcyclists in the UK. Whether you ride a moped, scooter or motorcycle, you will quickly discover that many policy decisions are made by people with little understanding of a rider’s needs or interests. MAG exists to make sure that - [IAM RoadSmart](https://newriderhub.net/useful-organisations/iam-roadsmart/) - IAM RoadSmart At IAM RoadSmart we make better drivers and riders. As the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, formed in 1956, we’ve spent more than 60 years making our roads safer by improving driver and rider skills through coaching and education. Our qualified experts, our network of 82,000 members and around 180 local groups - [BikeSafe](https://newriderhub.net/useful-organisations/bikesafe/) - BikeSafe 'Bridging the gap to a skillful ride' BikeSafe is a national police run motorcycle initiative, aimed at working with motorcycle riders in a relaxed environment to raise awareness of the importance and value of progressing on to accredited post-test training. BikeSafe workshops involve an observed ride with a police graded motorcyclist or approved BikeSafe - [About](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/about/) - NATIONAL YOUNG RIDER FORUM The National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) is a group of Road Safety Professionals, joining their expertise to specifically look at Young Motorcyclists. This vulnerable group are aged between 16 to 24 years and ride powered two wheelers of up to 125cc. The forum members bring a wealth of expertise from all - [Competitions](https://newriderhub.net/competitions/) - COMPETITIONS Content to follow - [Ask the trainer](https://newriderhub.net/training/ask-the-trainer/) - ASK THE TRAINER Content to follow - [Infographics](https://newriderhub.net/nyrf/infographics/) - INFOGRAPHICS Content to follow ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://newriderhub.net/category/uncategorized/)