With just under two weeks to go, Motorcycle Live returns to the NEC Birmingham & preparations are underway for one of the UK's biggest indoor celebrations of motorcycling. The nine-day exhibition brings together motorcycle manufacturers, dealers, retailers, industry organisations and enthusiasts, providing an opportunity to explore the latest developments, discover new products and connect with the wider motorcycling community. Although the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) will not have an exhibition stand at this year's event, members of the BMF team will be attending on various days throughout the show. The visits will provide an opportunity to meet with industry representatives, reconnect with existing contacts, establish new relationships and gain insight into the latest developments across the motorcycle sector. Maintaining a strong presence within the

BMF gives evidence to Scottish Parliament on behalf of the Pothole Partnership, calling for long-term investment in better-maintained and safer roads. The British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) has called on the Scottish Government to make road maintenance a funding priority, following its appearance before the Scottish Parliament’s Transport Committee on Wednesday 28 October. Appearing on behalf of the Pothole Partnership during the Committee’s pre-budget scrutiny, BMF Government Relations Executive Paul Morgan CBE highlighted the growing maintenance challenge facing Scotland’s road network and the need for a properly funded, long-term programme of preventative maintenance. The scale of the challenge is considerable. Scotland faces an estimated £3.1 billion maintenance backlog across its trunk road network, while around 35% of local authority roads require some form of

A weekend of conversations, new connections and a shared passion for motorcycling saw the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) take its own stand at Museum Live for the first time in a while. The National Motorcycle Museum welcomed riders, enthusiasts, families and businesses on the 24th and 25th October for Museum Live 2026, celebrating motorcycling heritage and the people who keep it alive. For the BMF, the event was an opportunity to meet motorcyclists face to face, introduce the BMF to new audiences and share more about the work it does to represent and support riders across the UK. Connecting with the motorcycling community From catching up with familiar faces to meeting younger riders and hearing their stories, the weekend provided plenty of opportunities to

**Staffordshire County Showground | 10–11 October 2026** The British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) attended The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, sponsored by Carole Nash, at Staffordshire County Showground on 10–11 October 2026. The BMF was invited to attend alongside Mary Lomas of Fletchers Solicitors and Mental Health Motorbike, with the team based in the main hall alongside Fletchers, the BMF's legal partner providing the **dedicated BMF Legal Line** for members. The weekend provided an opportunity to engage with riders, welcome new members and reconnect with long-standing members, while highlighting the Federation's work to represent and support motorcyclists. Membership and Rider Support Peter Laidlaw, the BMF's Membership Services and Events Director, reported that the team remained busy throughout the weekend, signing up new members, answering questions and

Police Can Now Seize Your Bike Without a Warning: BMF Explains the New Section 59 Rules A significant change to police powers relating to the seizure of vehicles came into force earlier this year in England and Wales. There has been some confusion among motorbike riders as to the extent of the new police powers and concern that the police themselves may in some circumstances be interpreting the new legislation incorrectly. The following advice is designed to clarify the current position, whilst setting out what riders can do to ensure they do not fall foul of the new powers of seizure. The key change is that since 29 June 2026, police officers no longer have to give a warning before seizing a vehicle

The National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) and British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) are calling on the Government to extend the freeze on fuel duty as rising pump prices put renewed pressure on motorcyclists, commuters and businesses. With fuel costs continuing to rise, the NMC and BMF say the impact is being felt particularly by people who depend on motorcycles and scooters for everyday transport — including commuters, students, younger riders and the thousands of people working in the delivery and gig economy. The Government has confirmed that fuel duty will not increase this year and that the temporary 5p-per-litre reduction will remain in place until 31 December. However, with motorists once again facing higher prices at the pumps, the NMC and BMF are urging

Major changes to the way new drivers and motorcycle riders are trained and licensed in Northern Ireland come into force from 1 October, with the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) taking a close interest in whether the new approach can improve novice rider safety without creating unnecessary barriers to motorcycling. Northern Ireland will introduce Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) from 1 October 2026, representing one of the most significant reforms of driver and rider training and licensing there for decades. The underlying principle is that learning to drive or ride should be about developing a safe and responsible road user, rather than simply acquiring sufficient technical competence to pass a test. The reforms are intended particularly to address the disproportionate involvement of younger and inexperienced

What a fantastic year it has been! Since our first meet in April, we’ve welcomed thousands of bikes, riders, traders and supporters to Mallory Park, with every month bringing its own unique atmosphere and plenty of fantastic memories. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported our meets throughout 2026 - whether you rode along, brought your friends, supported our traders, enjoyed the entertainment, shared our posts or simply came along to be part of the evening. We’d also like to thank our BMF team, our marshals, who have all volunteered their time, traders, photographers, entertainment, the Lakeside Diner, Cupola Coffee and Cakes and everyone working behind the scenes who helped make each meet possible. It’s been fantastic to see these evenings continue to

Two weeks ago, the BMF team were at Uttoxeter Racecourse for Women in Moto 2026. Looking at the weather now, those two days of sunshine already seem a long way away. Now in its sixth year, Women in Moto has become something of an annual reunion for those who have supported it from the beginning. Familiar faces return, friends catch up, clubs meet, new riders arrive and, alongside them, there are always people experiencing the event for the very first time. For the BMF, being there is about much more than putting up a gazebo and handing out membership information. Throughout the weekend, the BMF stand provided a place for riders to stop, chat and ask questions about everything from membership and

This is formal notice that the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) will take place on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 10.00am The meeting will be held on Zoom. All full and affiliate members of the BMF are cordially invited to register their intention to take part in the AGM. Voting rights of those taking part are set out in Section 6 of the BMF Constitution. Registration of your intention to attend the AGM will be through the BMF administration – please contact admin@bmf.co.uk Please take the opportunity to update your bmf membership contact details as soon as possible. All future communications regarding the AGM, including the issuing of all papers and documents will be through the BMF membership database.