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Motorcycle Action Group April 2009
With each edition of Network, I’m going to reproduce
any MAG Press Releases published during the month
preceding my copy date. This is handy for members
holding MAG Awareness Days and manning MAG stands
for answering those ’inevitable’ questions, particularly
on contentious topics and Network will provide you with
MAG’s official stance on topical subjects.
Our Number One Priority – remains the 1-2
Topic of the Month seems to be the ‘let’s reduce speed farcical Multi-Purpose Test Centres backed
limits on rural roads’ hype and in its PR MAG makes no up a National Demo on May 9th.
bones about how we feel on this subject. Latest Information from DSA – on 2
MPTCs opening dates …or not!
Whatever your personal feelings about a rider doing MAG Press Releases - 50mph;
120mph with his child riding pillion, I think Ian sums it Cancelled Events; Inflatable Jackets; 6-
month Sentence. 3-4
up quite nicely with the word ‘proportionately’ in MAG’s
PR. I instantly found myself drawing an analogy “A Motorcycle Detection System” –
Big Brother in Derbyshire 5
between this sentence and the 3 year sentence recently
handed down to the driver of an HGV who hit a car Type Approval for PTWs – new multi-
directive! 6
killing 6 people. 6 months for a life, 6 months for
Great Roads/Great Rides 2 DVD 7
speeding – it doesn’t quite make sense somehow!
Speed cameras here to stay – 7
Statement by under Sec of State.
Also in this edition is the news of the new DVD - Great
News from Overseas – Italy’s 8
Roads Great Rides 2. Its really good to see a positive incentives for PTWs; Better Infrastructure
spin on road safety for riders with the recognition that for PTWs – a white paper; Safety needs
we love to ride the open road & can do so safely. for PTWs
Ride to work day – 15th July 9
Horror of the Month, for me personally, has to be the What the DfT spends your money on 9
gross intrusion of privacy dealt to Riders in Derbyshire Increase in Petrol Tax – Action 9
just in time for Easter. Consequently, in my humble EU sends warning to UK: implement 10
opinion, there never was a better time for the mirror legislation for trucks now
resurrection of the BIG BROTHER MAG T’s and Sweats Events – Yorkshire & Co. Durham’s 10-13
Big Ones. Plus all events April to June
so popular in the past.
As for the Test Centre Farce, it continues. Please
support the Demo if you can and get as many in your
Group as you can lobbying on this & all Campaigns.
If you, your Group/Region has anything for the May
edition of NETWORK please let me have it via your
Regional Rep in time for copy date of Monday 20th April.
Meanwhile keep lobbying. Ride free, AG
“Freedom is, first of all, the chance to
formulate the available choices, to argue MAG’s Number One Priority –
over them -- and then, the opportunity to
choose.” C. Wright Mills.
the Test Centre farce. Support
MAG’s national demo 9th May…
'Never in the field of human transport have so many been represented by so few' – F.O’C 1
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TOO FAR TO GO! England
Aylesbury - No longer searching for a permanent site
as three surrounding sites (not owed by DSA) at
Motorcycle Test Centre Leighton Buzzard, Oxford and Silverstone will have
sufficient capacity to meet expected test demand.
DiSAster for Learner Riders Bournemouth/Poole - Planning permission refused,
planning appeal to be heard in March, looking at
Motorcycle Action Group alternative site in Salisbury in case appeal fails. In
the meantime a non-DSA site at Poole will be
(Leeds) available for 1.5 days per week
Croydon - Site identified in Mitcham, planning
National Demo Run application to be submitted shortly. In the meantime a
non-DSA site at Poole will be available for 1.5 days
9th May 2009 per week
Eastbourne / Hastings - Site identified at Hastings,
planning application to be submitted. In the meantime
Meeting at Squires Bikers Café, a non-DSA site at Hastings will be available for 1.5
Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 5LX days per week.
Leeds - Non-DSA sites available at Cleckheaton,
At 11.30am. Leeds (1.5 days per week) and Wakefield.
Newbury - Non-DSA site will be available 1.5 days
per week if DSA get planning permission.
Police escorted route takes in Leeds Redruth – Non-DSA site expected to be available for
city centre then back to Squires for 1.5 days per week. Looking at a site at Camborne
Stockport - Non-DSA site at Macclesfield Rugby Club,
speeches, petition signing and a buffet use of another non-DSA site at Bredbury being
(donations welcomed). explored but will not be ready for 27 April.
Stoke – No longer looking for a permanent site.
Planning permission submitted for non-DSA site, but
Camping (free) and breakfast may not be ready in time.
Taunton - Non-DSA site available 1.5 days per week.
available. Still looking for alternative sites.
Uxbridge – planning application for non-DSA site to
be resubmitted to the local planning authority.
In defence of new riders Wolverhampton - Non-DSA site available 1.5 days
per week. Work started on permanent site on 9 March
yorkshireregionalrep@hotmail.co.uk with a scheduled completion date of late summer.
Tel: 08707743549 York - Non-DSA site available at Wetherby 1.5 days
per week. Site identified in York, planning application
to be submitted.
ACTION:
Please see March’s edition of NETWORK for details Scotland
of how to lobby together with a sample letter to your Ayr - Still searching for a permanent site but can use
MP. If you haven’t had a chance to write yet – then a non-DSA site for 1.5 days per week
please do so urgently Edinburgh (Bathgate) - No permanent site will be
acquired, a non-DSA site at Livingston will be
available for 1.5 days per week
Dumfries - No site available but can use a non-DSA
site, although will not be ready for April.
Dundee - planning application submitted. In the
meantime a non-DSA site at Perth will be available
for 1.5 days per week.
Kirkwall – Farmers’ Market available at some times.
Lerwick - No site identified, still looking for a casual
…………. shows how far away they are from being
site.Oban - No site identified, still looking for a casual
able to offer the new test if it comes in on 27th April.
site.
Of the 66 sites where they want to be build Multi-
Wales
Purpose Test Centres, 22 have yet to open
No progress reported.
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MAG’s Regional Rep for North Wales has been Response from one of our members in Western
working with his local MP to campaign for a better Region
deal for all parts of Britain. Mark Williams (MP for
Ceredigion) has tabled a 30 minute debate with the “this new test has put me off going for it - when I was
Roads minister at Westminster Hall on April 22. at In-Gear doing my CBT the instructor said that when
MR Williams will lay out the case for suspending she and 12 others went to review the new test - she
introduction of the new testing arrangements until was the only one that volunteered to try it out - all the
adequate facilities are in place. others were afraid of making an arse of themselves
and not be able to do it. If advance, qualified
MAG has written to the minister responsible asking instructors are afraid of it what hope do we learners
for a meeting and called for the new test to be have of ever passing it! “
postponed until DSA have opened all 66 test-centres
they promised.
MAG General Secretary, Nich Brown, has been
meeting with top officials at DSA regularly and has
consistently challenged them to do the right thing and
admit that DSA are simply not ready to start delivering
the new test in all areas of the country.
PROPOSED 50 MPH LIMIT ON COUNTRY ROADS
Amid news that DSA have not been able to provide (PR date: 11-03-09)
enough tests, several training schools have The proposal for a blanket 50mph limit on country
announced they are having to lay-off trainers or close roads represents the ascendancy of politics over
completely. reality.
Accident analysis shows that a very small proportion
ACTION: of accidents are due to excess speed with
carelessness and stupidity within speed limits being
If your MP is not on the following list ask them to far bigger factors.
support EDM 184 – Motorcycle Testing Centres
MAG President Ian Mutch said :
Chris Huhne Don Foster ‘Cutting road accidents is a valid goal but those who
Kelvin Hopkins Alan Simpson simply propose ever lower limits have lost all sense of
Mike Wood John Hemming proportion.
Graham Stuart Brian Jenkins There is a balance to be struck between the
Albert Owen Anne Main reasonable expectations of the motoring public for
Linda Riordan Mr Martin Caton mobility and motoring pleasure, and the interests of
Michael Clapham Norman Baker safety.
Philip Davies Willie Rennie The problem with those who crudely argue for ever
Malcolm Bruce Bottomley, Peter lower limits is that they have no sympathy with those
Paul Truswell Hancock, Mike for whom the open road remains a source of
Colin Burgon Sanders, Adrian pleasure.’
Andrew Stunell Jones, Lynne
Paul Rowen Leech, John Further information: Ian Mutch 020 8556 6495
Sammy Wilson McDonnell, John theroad@mag-uk.org
Jo Swinson Cryer, Ann
Roger Williams George, Andrew
Paul Burstow Mark Williams
Frank Cook
NB: There is a ‘Number 10 Petition’ you may wish to
sign up to - We the undersigned petition the Prime
Minister to Not reduce the national speed limit to
50mph
http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/noNSLreduction/
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MAG TAKES EVENTS CANCELLATION ISSUE TO in what we hope to turn into a major public
PARLIAMENT debate about risk management and risk
(PR date: 28-02-09) acceptance in our society, and that has
In the wake of last year’s cancellations of major fundamental implications for motorcycling itself.
motorcycle events MAG has taking the issue to The
We’ve laid a marker and we want bikers to
House of Commons.
contact their MPs and express disquiet about
the enthusiasm for closing events on the
Biking MP and MAG member Lembit Opik has tabled strength of evidence that is kept secret.
a Parliamentary Question on the subject. Besides the disappointment of the public there
is the issue of innocent organisers of events
Public Order facing ruinous losses.’
Lembit Öpik: To ask the Secretary of State for
the Home Department what guidance she NB: MAG was itself a victim of 11th hour event
issues to police forces on the grounds on which cancellation in 1998 when the group’s flagship
they may seek cancellation of public events Magna Carta Rally was cancelled following
where a threat to public safety is thought to police insistence the day before the rally was
exist; whether such guidance includes due to open. The rally did not survive the
provisions on the furnishing to events catastrophe and the group has missed out on
organisers of the evidence underlying the hundreds of thousands of pounds of income
assessment of any threat to public safety; and if over the years since then.
she will make a statement. [256224] MAG reminds all riders that most MPs can be
contacted by email via the website:
Mr. Coaker: The Home Office does not issue www.upmystreet.com/commons/
guidance to police forces on this matter. For further information contact: Ian Mutch
However, the Department of Culture, Media 020 8556 6495 theroad@mag-uk.org)
and Sport (DCMS) inform us that under the
Licensing Act 2003, the police may make
objections to the granting of a premise’s license ____________________________________
on the grounds of four licensing objectives.
These include public safety and the prevention INFLATABLE JACKETS
of crime and disorder. The police may also (PR: 25-02-09)
make objections to the granting of a temporary The notion of making the wearing of inflatable jackets
event notice solely on the grounds of the mandatory for motorcyclists is a simplistic knee–jerk
prevention of crime and disorder. response that does no credit to its advocates.
DCMS has issued guidance to licensing If there is some safety benefit to the use of such
apparatus, it is nonetheless a huge leap of reasoning
authorities under section 182 of the Act on
to go from such recognition to a decision to
relevant representations, and also guidance to criminalise any rider who fails to wear the kit.
police officers on the use of closure powers in The advantages of this apparatus remain unproven in
the Act to deal with disorder or noise nuisance road–going applications and to be even talking about
problems on premises. There are no provisions compulsion reflects an unhealthy appetite for
in the guidance for furnishing event organisers conformity ahead of reasoned debate.
of the evidence underlying the assessment of
any threat to public safety. MAG is committed to co-operating with others to
advance the cause of motorcycle safety but not at the
MAG President Ian Mutch said: expense of reasonable freedoms.
‘We avoided a knee jerk reaction to the
cancellations last year as we learned that the MAG will not endorse the promotion of any safety
issue was less simple than many thought.
device without rigorous examination of it. In this case,
Nonetheless, having looked into this deeper we besides the issue of rider choice there is also the
remain concerned that the police may be consideration of risk compensation.
exercising their powers too enthusiastically. The emphasis of road safety initiatives should be on
accident prevention in preference to secondary
We didn’t expect to get satisfaction from an
answer to Lembit’s question, it is just one tactic
'Never in the field of human transport have so many been represented by so few' – F.O’C 4
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devices, which simply reduce the consequences of
accidents. Such devices may have their place but as
a body committed to principles of personal choice and
Liberty, the Civil Rights Group, takes this up
moderation MAG believes that this debate would and a late Motion goes to AGC – which gets
profit from a little calm evaluation. my vote anytime, AG.
To be credible all legislation should reflect a
proportionate application of justice. The
expectation that riders who do not wear this kind – I kid you not!
of apparatus should be placed outside the law
departs dramatically from such a principle. The Dft have announced up to £200,000 funding for
Derbyshire County Council to create ‘an innovative
Further information: data system to analyse patterns of motorcycling and
Ian Mutch 020 8556 6495 theroad@mag-uk.org to target social marketing towards motorcyclists’. In
Nich Brown: 01788 570066 nich.brown@mag-uk other words, to create a new surveillance system
designed to track movements of motorcyclists on the
One Political Officer received this in response to roads. The system will be operational by Easter on
MAG’s PR from a County Road Safety Officer:- the following roads in Derbyshire:-
“One hundred and fifty percent agree with the MAG • A5012 from Cromford to Ivonbrook Quarry
statement. I've also had a conversation with the • A621 from Baslow to Owler Bar
people who distribute the jackets and they can't • A57 Snake Pass from Glossop outskirts to Nether
answer some crucial questions about the deceleration North Grain
effect of the jacket. Risk compensation is one of the • B5035 from Ashbourne outskirts to Wirksworth
two key issues at the heart of the problem, it also • A515 from Ashbourne to Alsop-en-le-Dale
looks unlikely that the jacket will have any effect • A6 Matlock Bath from High Peak Junction to Artist’s
on sudden stop injuries, which comprise a significant Corner
number of the fatal injuries suffered by riders in this • A54 and A537 Cat & Fiddle run from Buxton to Cat
county” & Fiddle pub
• A5004 Long Hill from Buxton to Fernilee
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The project is said to involve DCC working closely
with the motorcycling community in Derbyshire, with
MAG QUESTIONS SIX MONTH SENTENCE education, training, publicity and targeted
(02-03-09) enforcement activities.
The Motorcycle Action Group is concerned by MAG has already made contact with the project
the six month sentence handed down to the officer and is arranging an urgent meeting to
rider jailed for travelling at over 120mph with understand what DCC intend and how this
development could affect riders elsewhere.
his child riding pillion.
The system appears to be an amalgamation of
MAG President Ian Mutch said: existing technology, such as sensors in the road that
‘On the face of it this rider’s behaviour sounds can tell motorcycles apart from other vehicles,
grossly irresponsible and warrants a severe measure their speeds and read their number plates.
penalty but I question whether the sentence is The worrying development is that data such as the
proportionate. Many non custodial sentences routes taken by individual motorcyclists along
are handed down to violent thugs and thieves with time and date will be collected and kept even
whose intent is malicious. if they have committed no offence [this is bad.
Please tell me, someone, is this legal? Sounds
The law should distinguish between like discrimination to me. AG].
thoughtless behaviour and malicious criminal
The civil rights groups have expressed grave concern
behaviour and on the basis of what we know about the potential for invasion of privacy.
this sentence sounds more like a political
statement than the exercise of proportionate In the same announcement, up to £597,000 has been
justice.’ allocated to reduce the disproportionately high
numbers of motorcycle casualties on the A537 ‘Cat &
Further information: Ian Mutch 020 8556 6495 Fiddle’ which borders Derbyshire.
theroad@mag-uk.org
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The money will be given to Cheshire East Council Shropshire
(one of the new unitary authorities – see elsewhere in Wiltshire
this edition of Network) to lead this project. Central Bedfordshire
Cheshire East
Cheshire West
Has your local council been axed?
A significant change for local government in England
could affect who it is you need to speak to when New 'Multi Directive' - EC proposal for new
campaigning for local riders. On 1 April, 38 county regulation on type-approval of two and three-
and district councils were absorbed into nine new wheel motor vehicles and quadricycles.
council delivering all local services, including roads.
Background: The EC want to simplify motorcycle
The following local councils were abolished: legislation by making Type Approval a question of
Alnwick regulation rather than political policy. They hired TRL
Bedfordshire to look at what changes to Type-Approval might be
Berwick-upon-Tweed needed for safety aspects and LAT for environmental
Blyth Valley aspects. These bodies also have to make a cost-
Bridgnorth benefit analysis of the measures proposed to be part
Caradon of the new framework directive (74kW limit,
Carrick mandatory ABS, environmental package, etc.).
Castle Morpeth
Cheshire EC's current position:
Chester-le-Street Firm commitment to simplify Type Approval for PTWs
Chester (better regulation principle), making use of car
Congleton experience, but wants to avoid increased admin
Crewe and Nantwich burden; preference for a regulation, than directive;
Derwentside increased the link with international standards; in
Durham City favour of ambitious emissions limits and safety
Easington standards; time frame is important in particular in this
Ellesmere Port & Neston difficult economic period;
Kennet FEMA wants national arrangements kept for amateur
Kerrier communities building motorcycles.
Macclesfield
Mid-Bedfordshire Latest: FEMA and other stakeholders met the EC in
North Cornwall February and March at the Motor Cycle Working
North Shropshire Group (MCWG).
North Wiltshire
Oswestry Main issues and current positions of EU members:
Penwith 1. Simplification of Type-Approval and removal of
Restormel European Parliament as a political control:
Salisbury UK, Italy, Greece and Hungary support provided it
Sedgefield will not generate additional burden
Shrewsbury & Atcham Dutch do not see the benefit to change the existing
South Bedfordshire type-approval scheme
South Shropshire 2. Introduce mandatory ABS:
Teesdale Germany support mandatory ABS but UK and
Tyndale France consider mandatory ABS maybe for large
Vale Royal MCs only
Wansbeck 3. Remove current option for MSs to impose
Wear Valley 74kw/100bhp power limit
West Wiltshire Germany says delete power limit option
France supports optional power limit because they
The nine new unitary councils are: already have it Spain wants to be able to use it to
Bedford accommodate national road tax collection
Cornwall 4. New Anti-Tampering measures for bikes over 50cc
Durham France supports increased anti-tampering
Northumberland provisions, Spain wants it to cover large MCs
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April 2009 Page 7
5.New environmental controls on PTWs Riders can then use the second section offering an
Italy and Germany support the package of interactive challenge when the disc is used with a
environment measures agreed in 2005, France computer. Here the ride-out section freezes at
specifically supports CO2 measurement specific points so the viewer can have a go at
UK, Italy, France and Spain support the alignment to identifying the clues that they would use when
passenger cars emission limit values given enough reading the road ahead. When the viewer gets a
time. UK and Germany also want worldwide standard highlighted clue right they score a point. There is also
6. Hydrogen powered PTWs an option to display all useful hints and tips
UK and Spain support harmonized hydrogen throughout the journey.
regulations for PTWs. Italy and Hungary have
concerns that need further exploration. It gets the ‘thumbs up’ from Road Safety Minister Jim
Fitzpatrick and Stuart Lovatt, Safety Action Plan Co-
Next steps: EC will start preparing drafting of the ordinator for the Highways Agency, said:
legislation; first draft to us around April/May; further "We were delighted with the response to the original
meeting of MCWG on 4th of June; finalize the draft 'Great Roads, Great Rides' DVD, with 600,000 copies
legislation before the Summer break (i.e. by July) distributed since its first release in 2006. When we
were planning 'Great Roads Great Rides 2', we
MAG is talking to the DfT about the UK position in wanted to build on that success and listened to what
advance of the next MCWG meeting (June) - we the riders themselves said they wanted. They
need to influence DfT get them to discuss and defend highlighted 'reading the road' as the area they were
their point of view at national level. keen to know more about and that is what we have
We need to inform and convince MEPs before it delivered.”
arrives on their desk in September.
MAG must also take advantage of the EU elections The DVD film features rider Glenn Julian, a RoSPA
(June 7th) to get candidates' support, which FEMA Diploma holder, who takes the viewer on his journey
will be using afterwards once the proposal is at the and delivers on-going observations as he rides,
Parliament's level. More in next months’ Network. helping viewers to spot the clues from the road
environment ahead.
FEMA will, in turn, contact the Commission to defend
a European approach and provide some data, such A first run of 60,000 copies has been produced for the
as maintenance, to support our views. launch with further runs expected in the near future
as requests are received. The DVD will be distributed
Watch this space for up to date news. And any at events organised or attended by the Highways
‘action’ required by you to your MEP etc. Agency and its partners.
Great Roads Great Rides 2 –
new DVD takes bikers out to read the Ministerial Speech from Jim Fitzpatrick:
clues the road can give DfT 10 March 2009
The Highways Agency is following up on its highly Speed cameras will continue to be part of road
successful Driver Information Programme for strategy.
motorcyclists - Great Roads Great Rides - with a new
interactive DVD-ROM. Speaking at the Westminster Briefing, Jim Fitzpatrick
MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State told of
"Great Roads Great Rides 2" is a new resource to good progress towards meeting the 2010 safety
help riders 'read the road' successfully and stay safe targets and of the development of a new road safety
while enjoying their biking experience. It was strategy for beyond 2010, starting from the premise
launched on February 25 at the annual RoSPA Road that casualty levels are still far too high.
Safety Congress in Blackpool.
Mr Fitzpatrick said that motorcyclists account for
The package includes a DVD film and interactive around 1% of all traffic in Great Britain, but represent
package. With clever filming techniques, it puts the some 20% of fatal and serious injuries. Delegates
viewer on the bike, inside the helmet and close to the heard there has been some progress in reducing the
road, and features a 14-minute ride-out from relatively high numbers of casualties since the
motorway on to urban and countryside roads. Motorcycling Strategy publication in 2005, which
focuses on improving safety for motorcyclists
without discouraging motorcycling as a transport
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April 2009 Page 8
choice. He expressed the need to do more however Road constructors underline specific
and spoke of reviewing and updating the strategy with safety needs for PTWs
updates to be published by 2010.
The European Union Road Federation (ERF),
Mr Fitzpatrick explained the introduction of a higher 6- recently released a white paper on “Road
point fixed penalty was consulted on for high- Infrastructure Safety of Powered Two-
speeders, with no graduation in fixed penalty fines.
Wheelers”.
He pledged commitment to speed cameras and
added that if they appear to be ineffective or not
needed, individual camera sites should be reviewed, At a moment when the popularity of PTWs in
but cameras will continue to be a crucial part of the European cities is constantly increasing, ERF
road safety strategy. kick-starts a broad reflection on PTWs and
infrastructure with the aim of finding shared
solutions which will ensure PTW riders benefit
from the safest possible road environment.
News from across The Pond
The study finds there is an urgent need to
Italy adopts incentives for powered two-wheelers. adapt the road infrastructure environment in
The Italian Government, in an effort to support the order to better cater for the needs of these
industry and resist a decline in consumption levels, particular users.
implemented an incentive of 500 € for replacing any
Euro 0 or Euro 1 PTW with a new Euro 3 vehicle Road safety statistics for PTWs outline an
under 400cc. In January PTWs registrations in Italy increasing trend of fatal accidents (PTW riders
fell by -38.8% compared to the previous year.
represent 17% of fatalities on European roads)
ANCMA, the Italian association representing
which is an indication of the problems these
motorcycle manufacturers, importers and the linked
type of users face when confronted with an
industry, reported a -38.6% in the scooter segment
and -35.4% in the motorcycle sector while the moped unsuitable road environment. The specific
was the most vulnerable category loosing 43.6%. needs of PTWs, in fact, have to be taken into
ANCMA welcomed the incentives as a valuable tool account in all stages of the lifetime of
to accelerate the renewal of the circulating park with infrastructure, from planning to building and
new low emitting and more fuel efficient vehicles. maintenance, to guarantee a safer
infrastructure.
Better infrastructure to benefit motorcyclists'
safety, a study says. Motorcyclists will benefit from In particular, dedicated and specific cost-
better infrastructure management. The analysis of effective infrastructure measures, such as
fatal accidents on Germany’s road network has predictable road geometry, good quality road
highlighted the dangers posed by rural roads to surface, road maintenance, forgiving and self
motorcycle riders. Professor Jürgen Follmann of the explaining roads and new road restraint
University of Applied Sciences in Darmstadt comes to systems, which are important for all road
the conclusion that motorcycle safety is strictly linked users, become essential for PTWs as they help
to the conditions of the road infrastructure. The safety avoiding crashes and mitigating their
of motorcycle riders – the study finds out - has long consequences.
been ignored by highway authorities across the world.
(Source: ITS Safety & Security Supplement)
The white paper, by analysing major accident
scenarios caused by road infrastructure
No doubt FEMA are watching out for our deficiencies (manholes, potholes, roadside
interests with the following. clutter, inappropriate road barriers, etc.)
I’m afraid I’m a bit skeptical outlines two key safety aspects (prevention
that somewhere along the and mitigation) in which good or bad
line someone will feel infrastructure can determine the survival or
pointless legislation more not of a PTW rider.
appropriate than ‘a positive
safer infrastructure for PTWs’. It furthermore seeks to provide all interested
AG… parties with the necessary information, which
is essential to the common shared objective of
ensuring safer infrastructure for PTWs user.
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April 2009 Page 9
ERF represents a wide cross-section of the
major stake holders active in the construction, Mission Statement:
equipment and operation of the European road Advocating and supporting the use of motorcycles
network, and the Brussels Programme Centre and scooters for transportation, and providing
of the International Road Federation (IRF). information about everyday riding to the public.
For the full Discussion Paper on Road ACTION:
Infrastructure Safety of Powered Two-
Wheelers, please visit: Ride to Work Day in the UK is 15 July 2009.
http://www.irfnet.eu/en/position-papers/ Ride your motorcycle or scooter to demonstrate:
- The number of motorcyclists to the general public and to
politicians
Lucky 13 Cartoon Series - That motorcyclists are from all occupations and all walks of
life.
At European Road Safety Day held on October 13th - That motorcyclists can reduce traffic and parking congestion
in Paris, ACEM launched a safety campaign focusing in large cities.
on the road infrastructure. It can be downloaded in - That motorcycles are for transportation as well as recreation.
9 languages www.acem.eu/cartoon - That motorcycling is a social good.
Other countries taking part include Canada,
Germany, Philippines, France, Israel, Turkey and
News from Minnesota, USA Ecuador as well as the United States.
Motorcycle and Scooter Annual Ride To Work Day
Organisers say Ride to Work Day will see the number What does DfT spend your money on..?
of motorcycles and scooters on roads and highways
more than double worldwide, as many riders become Up to £854,000 for Staffordshire County Council to
two-wheeled commuters to help demonstrate that improve safety for motorcyclists by raising car driver
riding is an efficient, economical form of personal awareness, tackling hazards such as
transportation which makes parking easier and helps diesel spills and mud on the road more effectively,
traffic flow better. making minor highway engineering changes,
providing pre-rider education for 13-year-olds
2009 marks the eighteenth annual worldwide event, upwards and when motorcyclists are learning.
which involves riders of all ages, occupations, and
from all walks of life. Up to £66,000 for Warwickshire County Council for a
small pilot programme to be expanded to cover up to
"Motorcycles and scooters consume less resources 1,300 powered two wheeler riders across the West
per mile than automobiles, and they take up less Mercia area. The ‘Take Control’ motorcycle training
space in parking areas and on roads. Rider's seek enhances riders’ abilities by targeting subsidised and
employer support for this efficient form of accessible training towards riders at high risk of injury
transportation, and more government and public including riders who would have progressed from
awareness about riding’s many benefits," states Andy mopeds to 125cc bikes without additional training,
Goldfine, the program organizer. new or inexperienced riders of high powered
machines and riders motorcycling for leisure.
Commuting on this day shows the positive value of
motorcycles and scooters for transportation. For
hundreds of thousands of workers, motorcycles and
scooters are an economical, efficient and socially Increase in Tax on Petrol?
responsible form of mobility that saves energy, helps
the environment and provides a broad range of other HM Treasury was lobbied by big industry and
public benefits. Motorcycle and Scooter clubs around consumer organisations to scrap the 'fuel price
the world encourage their members to ride to work on escalator' - the background is that the last
this annual day. Conservative government introduced a regular hike in
fuel duty to artificially raise the cost of petrol thus
On Ride To Work Day, the practical side of riding encouraging people to ration their use of fossil fuels
becomes more visible as a larger number of (or, because they recognised people would still keep
America’s 8,000,000 cycles are ridden to work. burning fuel and saw it as an easy source of income
for the tax man). The current Labour government
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followed the same practice, presumably for the same in order to reduce the number of accidents involving
reasons. in particular cyclists and motorcyclists. The use of
such mirrors will help lorry drivers to notice them
In recent years, several planned hikes in fuel duty when they take a turn.
have been postponed because the cost of getting fuel
out of the ground and in to the petrol stations has A Reasoned Opinion represents the second step of
driven up the pump price (and, because the tax is a the infringement procedure under Article 226 of the
proportion of the price of fuel has also increased the EC Treaty.
tax take). Fuel prices have been falling recently and
what with the government trying to bail out the entire
financial system at the moment it was always unlikely YORKSHIRE MAG EVENTS INFORMATION
they would postpone this next planned hike in fuel
duty – so, from April 1st (appropriately) fuel duty went Into the valley 1-3 May 2009
up by 2p. To help us keep our promise of value for money
rallies; Back Street Heroes Magazine has pledged to
Nich Brown, General Secretary give ITV a nice big sum and pay for the entertainment
again in 09. So your bands, comics and DJ come
A relevant email received by Nich:- “Brendan here courtesy of BSH. Johnson's of Leeds will be
from PetrolPrices.com … I've written a blog to explain sponsoring the ITV bike show for the fourth year in a
what's happening and how it will affect you. row, bless ‘em all.
http://www.petrolprices.com/blog/duty-rise-set-to- Farmyard Party 19-21 June 2009
bring-fuel-tax-to-in-weeks-110.html Did you know that MAG members are entitled to a
Tenner in vouchers for products or beer at the
More than 10,000 people aired their views on the blog Farmyard? That makes it only £15 for the largest bike
I wrote in December about fuel duty going up and we only rally in Europe! Buy now.
managed to get some great press coverage of the
issue.” Further info: Brendan McLoughlin The big announcement of the month is Back Street
T: 0844 816 0028 support@petrolprices.com Heroes have jumped in and sponsored our all-new
Big Top. To help combat recent years of crap weather
we have decided to put our main area of
entertainment undercover of a huge circus tent. It will
European Commission - Road Safety: be known as the Back Street Heroes Big Top and we
Commission sends a reasoned opinion to Cyprus, are working on some fantastic bands to play the
Luxembourg, Poland and the United Kingdom for stage in there. With no expense spared on sound and
failing to act on blind spot mirrors on trucks lighting, it promises to be a belter of a venue.
Thu, 19 March 2009 | European Commission Press For the 8th year on the bounce BSH will be stumping
Release up for the custom show at the Farmyard and
despatching Blue Miller to run it for us. Due to its
Today, the European Commission has been sent popularity the 100% Biker tent has had to be
reasoned opinions to Cyprus, Luxembourg, Poland increased in size by making it a 50-foot wide marquee
and the United Kingdom for failing to transpose with its own 100-foot bar. Organised by Rick Hulse of
existing European legislation on the retrofitting of the NABD the entertainment paid for by 100% Biker
blind spot mirrors on time. The four Member States has become a thing of legend and with its all-new
have two months to act if they want to avoid being light show, this year will be better than ever.
taken to the European Court of Justice.
Cyprus, Luxembourg, Poland and the United
Kingdom have not informed the Commission on the
transposition of the EU Directive on the retrofitting of
mirrors to heavy goods vehicles registered in the
Community into their national legislation. All Member
States were required to do so by 6th August 2008 at
the latest.
The Directive obliges Member States to require that
trucks above 3.5 t gross weight which are not already The Back Street Heroes Big Top at the Farmyard Party
equipped on the passenger side with wide-angle and
close-proximity mirrors be retrofitted with such mirrors
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Tickets Now Available for all Yorkshire events:- be sent with tickets
Enquiries: sarge.hoolit@hotmail.co.uk
ONLINE http://www.farmyardparty.com
TELEPHONE 0800 988 3199
Saturday, April 4, 2009 - MAG Annual Group
CHEQUES Send with SAE to: PO Box 5047, Rugby CV21 Conference. Organiser: MAG(UK) hosted this year
9HL (our value for money for bikers by bikers policy means by NE Region. MAGs Annual Group Conference is
no booking fee with a cheque order) your opportunity to help shape the future of MAG,
meet and quiz national officers, get together with
Ganton Gathering 17-19 July 2009 MAG members and activists from around the country -
The site is booked and it’s looking good, but don't forget its more details to follow. Camping on Friday and
pre book only with an 800 limit, so when the tickets have Saturday at the venue. Bars open Friday night at
gone they have gone. venue. Party on the Saturday night with two bands.
Poss burger van Friday night. Hotels and B&B's within
1-2 miles radius.
Yorkshire Pudding 7-9 August 2009 Location: Please see venue website for pics and
Same site as last year - all booked and sorted. Again pre- info:- www.hurworthgrange.co.uk
book only and judging by the interest shown by you lot I
Email: general-secretary@mag-uk.org
think it will sell out even faster this year. More details on
website. Book Early.
Sunday, April 5, 2009 - 8th Spring Surprise Bike
Show . Organiser: Salisbury MAG
Salisbury MAG 8th Spring Surprise Bike Show,12-
Noon start. Everyone an Entrant – Everyone a Judge.
Stormin’ back to Witton Castle..! Unique trophies, bar, revised catering, prize raffle,
Stormin’ The Castle is returning to its original home at cash raffle and trade stands. Location: Salisbury
Witton Castle, County Durham. The dates are confirmed Livestock Market, Netherhampton Road, Salisbury
SP2 8RH
for 4th 5th & 6th September 2009 & as always you will find
all the usual attractions, including a Custom Bike Show,
Friday, April 10, 2009 - Slippit Inn Rally .
two stages featuring top quality live bands, fairground, fun Organiser: Glos MAG
run & loads more. Picturesque rally site in the Royal Forest of Dean
The event is a fund raising event for the Motorcycle Action EASTER 2008 Live music, real ale, lager and cider on
tap at our own Bar. Location: Off A48, Blakeney,
Group but unfortunately due to the washout last year & the
Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire. Web:
associated costs, this led to a loss making year & we were http://gloucester.mag-uk.org/
unable to make a donation to MAG for the first time in our
18 year history. Stormin’ would like to thank everyone for Sunday, April 12, 2009 - Easter Egg Run .
their support & we hope to see all the regular &, hopefully, Organiser: North East Lincolnshire MAG
many new faces back in 2009 for the 19th Stormin’ the Egg Run to St Andrew's Hospice in Grimsby. Please
bring chocolate eggs or you could make a donation.
Castle.
Thankyou! All motorcyclists are welcome to join us.
Ticket prices are at 2007/8 prices and go on sale on 1st Location: Meet at Kingsway Kiosk, Cleethorpes at
April 2009, priced at £22 pre-book or £30 OTG. 10am, then a short ride through town arriving at the
Witton Castle Country Park, Witton-Le-Wear, Bishop Hospice at 11.00 to 11.30. Web: http://north-east-
lincs.mag-uk.org/
Auckland, County Durham, DL14 0DE
www.storminthecastle.co.uk
Sunday, April 12, 2009 - Aberdeenshire MAG's
Easter Egg Run 2009 . Organiser: Aberdeenshire
Events April to June 2009 MAG. In support of Aberdeenshire’s under-privileged
children. Meet at the beach boulevard at 12:30pm for
Wednesday, April 1, 2009 - Scarborough MAG's a 13:00pm start. Route will be confirmed upon arrival.
AGM. Organiser: Scarborough MAG Please remember to bring an Easter egg with you (or
Scarborough MAG will hold their AGM on Wed 1st a donation)!
April at 8pm. Location: Meet at the beach boulevard at 12:30 hrs.
Location: Golden Ball P/H,Scarborough. Web: http://aberdeenshire.mag-uk.org
Friday, April 3, 2009 - 4th Small But Perfectly Sunday, April 12, 2009 - Reading MAG Easter Bike
Formed Rally. Organiser: Peevin Hoolits (ex Alnwick Show . Organiser: Reading MAG
MAG). Tickets £12 (£25 on gate) 100 limit - book early Camping available Saturday to Monday, parties
to avoid disappointment. cheque with SAE payable to Saturday (disco) and Sunday (live music) nights Bike
Peevin Hoolits C/O 11 Hillcrest Park Alnwick show competition is free to enter if ridden Proceeds to
Northumberland NE66 2NW Let us know if you are MAG and air ambulance
bringing a car Location: Reading Abbey Rugby Club, Peppard
Location: Great new site Location and directions to Road, Emmer Green RG4 8XB
Enquiries: Steve 07931526914. Web:
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http://www.readingmag.org.uk. Email: Saturday, May 2, 2009 - Gravesend Bike Show.
rep@readingmag.org.uk Organiser: GRAVESEND MCC
Starts at Noon. Location: Gravesend. Web:
Saturday, April 18, 2009 - Resprung Spring Thing. http://WWW.GRAVESENDMCC.COM
Organiser: Darlington & Disctrict MAG. A 361st Un-
birthday Party. Live music from "The Steady Boys" Sunday, May 3, 2009 - VMCC Training Day
Camping available £2 donation at the bar. Location: "South". Organiser: Vintage Motor Cycle Club.
Tan Hill Inn, Reeth, North Yorkshire Learn to ride a Vintage Hand Change Motor Cycle.
Location: Arborfield Barracks, Near Reading,
Saturday, April 18, 2009 - Ride In Day . Organiser: Berkshire. Web: http://www.vmcc.net
Unwanted Mcc
Will be open from 9:30am for breakfast, Quiz in the Monday, May 4, 2009 - Wakefield MAG Bike Show.
afternoon, "Top Gear Sounds Disco" all day & live Organiser: Wakefield MAG
band "Codis" in the evening, Free camping available. Wakefield MAG's Annual Bike Show at the Wakefield
MAG, BMF & NABD affiliated. Location: Unwanted Hospice May Day Gala. Multiple Show Categories
Mcc Rockbar. Shobnall Sports Club, Shobnall Road, (Modern, Classic Brit, Classic Jap, Vintage, Custom
Burton on Trent, Staffs, DE14 2BB. Web: Paint, Custom Engineering, Rat, Trike & Overall Best
www.unwantedmcc.co.uk in Show) to cater for all types of Bike & Trike. Show to
be judged at 15:00, Entry into show from 09:30
Sunday, April 19, 2009 - Southampton MAG bike onwards (Gala officially opens at 11:00) All Welcome
show. Organiser: to come along and show off their pride & Joy.
Bike show, trade stands, bbq raffle trophy's for best in Location: Clarence Park, Wakefield. Clarence Park is
show etc located approximately 1/4 mile south of Wakefield City
Location: Cricketers, Chestnut ave Centre off Denby Dale Road (A636). Web:
Eastleigh.Hampshire. http://wakefield.mag-uk.org
Sunday, April 19, 2009 - Grand Day Out . Wednesday, May 6, 2009 - Horncastle Bike Night.
Organiser: North East Lincolnshire MAG Organiser: Mid Lincs MAG
North East Lincolnshire MAG are proud to present Gathering of everything on 2 and 3 wheels. All
their 1st 'Grand Day Out'. Indoor and outdoor food welcome.
and refreshments and disco. Only 5 yards from the Location: The Black Swan, Boston Road, Horncastle.
beach. Web: mid-lincs.mag-uk.org
Location: Kingsway Kiosk, Kingsway, Cleethorpes,
DN35 0BY (across the road from the old Winter Friday, May 8, 2009 - 8th Short Weak End Rally.
Gardens). Web: http://www.north-east-lincs.mag- Organiser: Worlds End MCC (MAG affiliated). Live
uk.org Bands, Real Ale Tent, Silly Games, Bike Show, Good
food, Superloos,Trade Stands. All profit to Essex Air
Saturday, April 25, 2009 - St Georges Day Party. Ambulance! Strictly no cars on field except by prior
Organiser: West Norfolk MAG arrangement. Location: The Sun & Anchor, Steeple,
Our premier MAG spring rally to celebrate biking! Essex. CM0 7RH
Camping,DJ,bar,hot food,silly games. Donations to Web: http://www.wemcc.org
The Air Ambulance. Location: The Sandboy Pub
Gayton Road Bawsey PE22 1EP kings Lynn Norfolk. Saturday, May 9, 2009 - Too Far to Go! Organiser:
Web: http://west-norfolk.mag-uk.org MAG UK
Motorcycle Test Centre Disaster for Learner Riders
May 2009 Motorcycle Action Group National Demo Run.
Location: Meeting at Squires Bikers Café, Sherburn
in Elmet, LS25 5LX At 11.30am Police escorted route
Friday, May 1, 2009 - Into The Valley. Organiser: takes in Leeds city centre then back to Squires for
Yorkshire MAG speeches, petition signing and a buffet (donations
The Rally thats By Bikers, For Bikers, in Aid of Biking. welcomed) Camping (free) and breakfast available
This event is a fundraising event for MAG UK. There Please support.
will be two huge tents with bands and DJs playing
throughout the weekend, huge communal bonfire,
trade stalls, food and quality beers at pub prices, with Sunday, May 10, 2009 - Hedgehog Care Charity
a marquee to sit down and enjoy them. Ride-in Ride. Organiser: Mid Lincs MAG
custom show and comedy tent on Saturday afternoon. Ride through the picturesque Lincolshire Wolds to
Book your tickets online at www.intothevalley.co.uk or help hedgehogs! Please bring tins of cat food, old
alternatively send a cheque (with a S.A.E) made towels, cotton buds and bric a brac.
payable to 'Into The Valley' to PO Box 5047, Rugby, Location: Horncastle Town Hall, Boston Road,
CV21 9HL. Horncastle, Lincs, Meet 1.00pm, run departs 2.00pm.
Ticket: Pre-book: £15 On The Gate: £20. Location: Web: mid-lincs.mag-uk.org
Sledmere House Estate, Sledmere, Nr Driffield. Web:
http://www.intothevalley.co.uk Friday, May 15, 2009 - The Number One Rally.
Organiser: MAD MAG
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The Number One Rally. A great friendly rally for all. Custom Bike Show, Brilliant Bands, Disco,
Ticket: £10 Pre-Book. £15 OTG. Cheques and postal Professional PA and Lights, Clean Loos, Good Food,
Order to: "Middlesbrough MAG", 3 Balder Road, Trade Stalls. Bar opens Noon Friday.
Norton, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1BE. Location: Ticket: £15 (under 12's free) - Car Parking £10
Tunstall Farm Tunstall Lane Nunthorpe TS7 0NU. (Disabled exempt) BEFORE 30 May 2009
Enquiries: 07778 529020. Web: Location: Gravelly Bridge Farm, Grazeley Green
www.thenumberone.org Road, Grazely, Reading, Berks RG7 1LG. Signposted
from M4 junc 11. Enquiries: 0118 988 3226 Stalls
Monday, May 25, 2009 - VMCC Training Day contact: fazerglenn@aol.com. Email:
"North". Organiser: Vintage Motor Cycle Club. info@lionrally
Learn to ride a Vintage Hand Change Motor Cycle.
Location: Twisty Sprint Circuit, Curborough, Near Friday, June 19, 2009 - Farmyard Party. Organiser:
Litchfield, Staffordshire. Web: http://www.vmcc.net Yorkshire MAG
The biggest and best motorcycle only rally in Europe.
Saturday, May 30, 2009 - The Great Tees Valley This year we have more covered areas than ever
Run & BBQ. Organiser: Estonians MCC including the 'Back Street Heroes' sponsored 'BIG
A run following the Tees river, crossing 21 of its TOP' - a huge circus tent featuring all our main
bridges, ending up with a BBQ and evening attractions. A BIGGER blues tent, a dance tent, and a
entertainment. Free camping available. Location: BIGGER 100% Biker tent! A huge Food Court
Starting at Middlesborough marquee and sponsored ride-in custom show. This is
Web: ESTONIANSMCC.COM a bikers only event - strictly no cars, no vans, no
pedestrians. Book your tickets online at:
Jun 2009 www.farmyardparty.com or send a cheque (with
S.A.E) payable to 'The Farmyard Party' to PO Box
5047, Rugby, CV21 9HL. Ticket: Pre-book: £25 or On
Friday, June 5, 2009 - Magpie Rally. Organiser:
The Gate: £35
Colchester MAG
Location: Gods gift of great roads Duncombe Park,
2nd Magpie Rally at Mersea Island Essex. Live Music,
Helmsley, North Yorkshire
Comedy Stage, Late Bar, DJ's, Loads of daytime
Web: http://www.farmyardparty.com
activities Check out the website for more information.
Location: Mersea Island Youth Camp, Near
Colchester Essex. Web: Friday, June 19, 2009 - RBLR 1000 - World Record
http://www.magpierally.co.uk/ Attempt. Organiser: The Royal British Legion Riders
Branch. Attempt by The Royal British Legion Riders
Branch (RBLR) to break the ultimate endurance World
Friday, June 5, 2009 - "Bike, Trike & Custom
Record of 156 riders completing a 1000 mile ride in 24
Show". Organiser: Unwanted Mcc
hours - to raise money for the Poppy Appeal.
"Top Gear Sounds Disco" all weekend. Fri band First
Location: Starts Squires Café, West Yorkshire then
Offence, Sat Band Razorhead. Camping, Trade
goes Nationwide. Enquiries: email north@rblr.co.uk
Stalls, Tattooist, Disabled friendly. Autojumble,
Web: http://www.rblr.co.uk/RBLR1000.html
vertualbike racing. T.shirts £8. Show Badges £2.
MAG, BMF & NABD affiliated.
Location: Unwanted Mcc Rockbar. Shobnall Sports Sunday, June 21, 2009 - The Banbury Run.
Club, Shobnall Road, Burton on Trent, Staffs DE14 Organiser: Vintage Motor Cycle Club
2BB. Web: www.unwantedmcc.co.uk Held annually, this is the largest competitive event for
pre 1931 Motor Cycles.
Location: Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warks,
Friday, June 5, 2009 - Ag Ol Anns An Achadh
CV35 0BJ. 60 acres of parkland 12 miles north of
Rally. Organiser: Edinburgh and District MAG. Live
Banbury, next to the M40 J12. Web:
Bands – Rock Disco, Cheap MAG Bar, Excellent
http://www.banbury-run.co.uk
Food, Stalls, Prize Raffle, Bonfire, rally Badges. No
Dogs or Fires, Cars & Vans by pre-arrangement only.
Please note: demo run to be held on a separate Friday, June 26, 2009 - VMCC Scarborough
weekend. Location: West Torphin Farm, Harburn, Touring Week. Organiser: Vintage Motor Cycle
West Lothian. Web: http://edinburgh.mag-uk.org Club. A weeks touring event for Motor Cycles over 25
years old.
Location: Olivers Mount, Scarborough. Web:
Friday, June 12, 2009 - Sundown MCC 2009 Bike
http://www.vmcc.net
Show & Rally. Organiser: Sundown MCC. Rock
Disco Friday, Rock Disco and Live Band on Saturday, For events beyond June please see web-site and
all day bar and food, trade stands and bike show. The Road.
Gates open 3pm Friday. Donations and raffle this year
go to ‘The Fire Fighters Charity’. Location: Camerton
Hall, Meadgate, Camerton, Near Bath, BA2 0NQ.
Acknowledgements:- Nich Brown, George
Legg, Jane Chisholm, Ian Mutch, Bill Pugsley,
Friday, June 12, 2009 - The Lion Rally. Organiser:
Reading MAG Sheila McMahon and anyone else I’ve
Lot's of new stuff (including auto jumble), Real Ale, forgotten.
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MAG UK Central Office:
MAG UK, P.O. Box 750, Rugby CV21 3ZR Tel: 01788 570065 Fax: 01788 570052 Email: central-office@mag-uk.org
General Secretary: Nich Brown 01788 570065 general-secretary@mag-uk.org
Accounts Dept. 01788 570065 accounts@mag-uk.org
Membership Dept. 01788 570065 central-office@mag-uk.org
National Officers
National Chairman/ Jane Chisholm 0870 774 3533 chair@mag-uk.org
Director MAG(UK) Ltd
National Vice-Chairman Fergus O'Connell 0870 774 3560 vice-chair@mag-uk.org
National Finance Officer/ Justine Travis 0870 774 3537 finance-officer@mag-uk.org
Director MAG(UK) Ltd
Network Co-Coordinator Anne Gale 0117 957 2401 aine@mag-uk.org
President/The Road Editor Ian Mutch 0870 774 3532 theroad@mag-uk.org
National Clubs Liaison Officer Fergus O'Connell 0870 7743540 clubs-officer@mag-uk.org
Events (Shows and Stands) Neil Stevenson 0870 7743539 events@mag-uk.org
Director MAG(UK) Ltd Tony Cox 0870 774 3544 director-tc@mag-uk.org
Director MAG(UK) Ltd Steve Wykes 0870 774 3562 director-sw@mag-uk.org
Director MAG(UK) Ltd Paul Turner 0870 774 3550 director-pt@mag-uk.org
Director MAG(UK) Ltd Vacant
Director MAG(UK) Ltd Vacant
MAGSport/MAG Energy Vacant 0870 444 8448 magsport@mag-uk.org
Regional Reps
British Independent Islands Vacant 0870 444 8448 central-office@mag-uk.org
Cumbria Paul Turner 0870 774 3550 cumbria-region@mag-uk.org
East Anglia Selina Lavender 0870 774 3561 east-anglia-region@mag-uk.org
Eastern Vacant 0870 774 3565 eastern-region@mag-uk.org
East Midlands George Shelton 0870 774 3555 east-midlands-region@mag-uk.org
Greater London Vacant 0870 774 3557 greater-london-region@mag-uk.org
Herts & Essex Vacant 0870 774 3558 herts-essex-region@mag-uk.org
North East Greg Phillipson 0870 774 3548 north-east-region@mag-uk.org
Northern Ireland Vacant 0870 444 8448 central-office@mag-uk.org
North Wales Rory Wilson 0870 444 8448 central-office@mag-uk.org
North West Tony Cox 0870 774 3544 north-west-region@mag-uk.org
Scotland Steve Wykes 0870 774 3562 scotland-region@mag-uk.org
South East Vacant 0870 774 3545 south-east-region@mag-uk.org
Southern Jez Doddington 0870 774 3563 southern-region@mag-uk.org
South Wales Andrew Davies 0870 774 3552 south-wales-region@mag-uk.org
South West Mike Baker 0870 774 3538 south-west-region@mag-uk.org
Thames Valley Steve Steadman 0870 774 3542 thames-valley-region@mag-uk.org
Western Bill Pugsley 0870 774 3547 western-region@mag-uk.org
West Midlands Eddie Lowe 0870 774 3543 west-midlands-region@mag-uk.org
Yorkshire Sheila McMahon 0870 774 3549 yorkshire-region@mag-uk.org
Other contacts
MAP Ltd Pete Walker 0870 774 3551 pwalker@maphq.karoo.co.uk
iMAGe – official MAG merchandise Anji 0870 225 8352 anji@imageincentives.co.uk
The MAG Foundation - Trustee contact Neil Stevenson 01788 570450 info@mag-foundation.org
MAG receives no revenue from the 0870 numbers listed, these are charged as a "national rate call" you can clarify the cost of a national call with your telephone provider
Please be aware that with the exception of the MAG UK Central Office Staff and ‘ The Road’ Editor,
all these people are volunteers with 'day-jobs’ and may not be available to receive or return phone calls during office hours.
E-mail may be a more effective form of communication
The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily the views of MAG UK
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