Ducati Dragons BMF News 1 July 202613 May 2026 Ducati Dragons Continue to Grow as Official Ducati Club and BMF Affiliated Group The motorcycle community has always been built around friendship, passion and bringing like-minded riders together, and one group proving exactly that is the ever-growing Ducati Dragons. Now firmly established as both a British Motorcyclists Federation affiliated club and now a Ducati Official Club (DOC), the ever-growing women’s riding community continues to make a major impact within the biking world while preparing to celebrate Ducati’s upcoming centenary year in 2026. Founded in 2021 by Gillian Riddell with co-organiser Andrea Marshall and now supported by Ducati Stoke, the Ducati Dragons were created to provide a welcoming and supportive safe space where female Ducati riders could share experiences, build confidence and enjoy motorcycling
Supporting Motorcycle Safety Through Operation Apex Other news 25 June 202625 June 2026 TyreSafe proudly supported the National Police Chiefs' Council's Operation Apex* campaign throughout June, reinforcing the importance of tyre safety for motorcyclists. The campaign followed the publication of new Government casualty figures showing a concerning rise in motorcycle fatalities, with rider deaths increasing by 13% in 2025 compared with the previous year. Throughout the campaign, TyreSafe promoted the ACT tyre safety message for riders, encouraging pre-ride checks of: • Air Pressure • Condition • Tread Alongside campaign communications, TyreSafe also provided a suite of free resources for riders, instructors, training providers, local authorities and road safety partners, including guides, posters, videos and social media assets. The message remains simple: a few moments spent checking tyres before every ride can make a significant difference to safety. Further information *Operation Apex is
Keep it Legal: Ride Right Campaign BMF News 22 June 202626 June 2026 Keep it Legal: Ride Right Campaign Launches Today (22 June 2026) to Protect the Future of Legal on and off-road Motorcycling In recent years, a visible minority of irresponsible and anti-social riders have unfortunately been putting the future of active outdoor motorcycling under threat by riding illegally — on footpaths, bridleways, private and common land, and other places where no motor vehicle rights exist. This has involved both motorcycles and illegal high powered eBikes, with their riders tyrannising local communities and damaging the reputation and freedoms of the responsible majority of motorcyclists. The Ride Right campaign, spearheaded by the Trail Riders Federation (TRF) and the Auto-Cycle Union (ACU), and supported by key motorcycling bodies such as the National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) and
Young Rider Webinar – June 2026 BMF News Other news 20 June 202625 June 2026 Warwickshire Road Education is hosting an event in partnership with National Young Rider Forum for young riders and parents on Tuesday 30th June 2026 from 6pm-6:40pm via Teams. The online event is a national offering and open to everyone. This toolkit has been created to support other partnerships and road safety teams to promote the webinar in their local area. The agenda for the webinar includes is: 💻Jody Whitfield, DVSA - Ride Free is a free online training course that you should complete before taking your moped or motorcycle CBT 🏍️Lee Cleeton, Phoenix Motorcycle Training - The CBT motorcycle course is all about teaching you the skills needed to ride a moped or lower-powered motorbike safely and competently. 🛡️Paul Varnsverry, PVA-PPE GROUP - Motorcycle PPE
Men’s Health Week 2026 BMF News 15 June 2026 We all know the importance of carrying out pre-ride checks on our motorcycles, but when was the last time you carried out a check on yourself? This Men's Health Week, June 15 - 21, we're encouraging riders to take a few moments to think about their own health and wellbeing. Whether it's booking that health check, talking to someone, getting more active, or simply taking time to recharge, small steps can make a big difference. Motorcycling can offer many benefits for our wellbeing – from reducing stress and improving mental health to connecting us with like-minded people through a shared passion. But looking after ourselves is just as important as looking after our bikes. After all, we wouldn't ignore a warning light on
End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation: an update from the motorcycle perspective FEMA News 15 June 2026 This week the European Parliament will vote on the proposal for a Regulation on ‘Circularity Requirements for Vehicle Design and the Management of End-of-Life Vehicles’, which was originally presented by the European Commission in July 2023. The file is now in the final phase of the ordinary legislative procedure and is very close to adoption. The most significant change for us is that motorcycles move from being largely outside the EU's end-of-life vehicle regime to being fully integrated into it. The file is fundamentally about recycling, circularity, dismantling and producer responsibility, not about roadworthiness testing or road safety regulation. The Council of the European Union adopted its negotiating position (‘general approach’) on 17 June 2025. The European Parliament adopted its first-reading position
No ride is worth losing everything Other news 11 June 202619 June 2026 BMF are supporting National Young Riders Forum (NYRF) campaign. below NYRF 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 tournament, there will be plenty of chances to watch the games at live events in towns and cities. As fun as this is - it brings about extra risks for young riders, especially given the late kick off times for the tournament in US, Canada and Mexico. Of course, the vast majority know not to ride after drinking alcohol or taking drugs, that is common s ense.
BMF Supports TyreSafe’s Call for Stronger Road Safety Partnerships BMF News 11 June 202611 June 2026 The British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) attended the 2026 TyreSafe Annual Briefing and Awards, held on 10 June at the Belfry Hotel & Resort in North Warwickshire. This year’s event marked the 20th anniversary of TyreSafe, celebrating two decades of work as one of the UK’s leading road safety organisations. Since its formation in 2006, TyreSafe has grown into a nationally and increasingly internationally recognised road safety charity, supported by more than 250 organisations from across industry, government and the wider road safety sector. At the heart of TyreSafe’s work is a simple but vital message: regular tyre checks save lives. Through its well-known ACT campaign, motorists and riders are encouraged to routinely check their tyres for Air Pressure, Condition and Tread. For motorcyclists,
Ride To Work Day 9th June 2026 BMF News 9 June 2026 “Ride To Work Day” provides an opportunity for individuals to switch from cars or public transport to two-wheels for their daily commute and experience reduced congestion, improved mental health well-being and reduced carbon emissions. “Ride To Work Day” is an international campaign, with similar events happening in other countries across the globe. Its aim is to promote the use of motorcycles, mopeds, and scooters as an important mode of transport, not only for commuting, but as a an affordable and accessible transport option for all ages. Paul Morgan CBE, the BMF’s Government Relations Executive says: “To fully unlock the benefits of motorcycling for improved mobility, better mental health wellbeing and for the environment, motorcycling needs to be fully integrated into the mainstream of
National Young Rider Day puts rider safety in the spotlight for a new generation of riders Other news 9 June 20269 June 2026 National Young Rider Day 2026 is shining a spotlight on the growing number of young people using motorcycles and scooters for gig economy work, while also marking the launch of a new campaign ahead of the FIFA World Cup. As part of the initiative, 500 high-visibility vests have been produced for distribution to gig riders in city and town centres across the UK. The vests are intended to improve rider visibility and encourage safer riding practices among those working in fast-paced urban environments. Organised by the National Young Rider Forum (NYRF), National Young Rider Day takes place today (9 June) and aims to celebrate young riders while promoting safer riding habits. It comes at an important time, with recently released figures showing 384
Wire Ropes Campaign Other news 4 June 2026 The IAM RoadSmart led campaign to have the last of the old-style cable barriers removed is now live. Cable barriers, often called “Cheese cutter” barriers, pose a serious and avoidable danger to motorcyclists. In a crash they can cause severe trauma to motorcyclists, including life-changing injuries and fatalities. Nearly 150 miles of cable barriers remain on England’s roads. The campaign is calling for these barriers to be removed and replaced with safer, motorcyclist-friendly alternatives. BMF encourages everyone to sign the petition via the following link - click here To read the full IAM RoadSmart press release - click here Written by Paul Morgan CBE - BMF Government Relations Executive Top image courtesy of The Nationals for Regional Victoria
LATEST GOVERNMENT ROAD SAFETY STATISTICS SHOW A WORRYING INCREASE IN MOTORCYCLIST FATALITIES AND SERIOUS INJURIES BMF News 4 June 20264 June 2026 Provisional road safety data released by the Government has highlighted a continuing and worrying trend in increased motorcyclist fatalities and serious injuries on UK roads. You can access the latest data here: CLICK HERE The data highlights clear differences between road user groups in terms of road safety outcomes, with vulnerable road users, including motorcyclists, facing increasing risk. Motorcyclist deaths rose by 13% to 384, marking the second year in a row that we have seen an increase in fatalities. Overall, the UK government statistics show a mixed and complex picture; one where fewer people are being killed on UK roads, but where serious injuries are rising and vulnerable road users face increasing risk. In 2025, an estimated 1,556 people lost their lives