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2 Wheels Greater Manchester works with councils and businesses to provide riders of mopeds, scooters and motorcycles with useful safety information and advice.

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Every year over 6,000 young riders (16-24) of powered bikes are injured in the UK. It's important we do all we can to have the skills and knowledge needed to ride safely... 2wheelsgm.com/media/2wgm-blo… #2wheelsgm #ridertraining #ridersafety

Every year over 6,000 young riders (16-24) of powered bikes are injured in the UK.

It's important we do all we can to have the skills and knowledge needed to ride safely...

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#2wheelsgm #ridertraining #ridersafety
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New Code offers pointers to safe riding in the countryside and there's plenty in it of interest to the motorcycling community. 2wheelsgm.com/new-code-offer… #2wheelsgm #RuralRiding #RiderSafety

New Code offers pointers to safe riding in the countryside and there's plenty in it of interest to the motorcycling community.

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#2wheelsgm #RuralRiding #RiderSafety
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Road safety charity TyreSafe is releasing new guidance for motorbike, scooter and moped riders. The guidance comes after new motorcycle sales up 20% in 2024; December alone saw a 114% increase. 2wheelsgm.com/tyre-guidance-… #2wheelsgm #TyreSafe #ridersafety

Road safety charity TyreSafe is releasing new guidance for motorbike, scooter and moped riders.

The guidance comes after new motorcycle sales up 20% in 2024; December alone saw a 114% increase.

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#2wheelsgm #TyreSafe #ridersafety
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Winter’s finally in the rearview mirror, let’s make sure both your wheels and you are road-ready. 2wheelsgm.com/media/2wgm-blo… #2wheelsgm #BikeHealthCheck #RiderSafety

Winter’s finally in the rearview mirror, let’s make sure both your wheels and you are road-ready.

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#2wheelsgm #BikeHealthCheck #RiderSafety
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Finally! The clocks are going forward, and that means one thing – longer days, better weather, and way more time to hit the road on two wheels! Read the 2WGM Blog here…. 2wheelsgm.com/media/2wgm-blo… #2wheelsgm #clockchange #ridersafety

Finally! The clocks are going forward, and that means one thing – longer days, better weather, and way more time to hit the road on two wheels!

Read the 2WGM Blog here….
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#2wheelsgm #clockchange #ridersafety
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The BikeSafe rider training scheme has joined forces with UKROEd as it looks ahead to its 25th anniversary year. 2wheelsgm.com/bikesafe-has-n… #2wheelsgm #bikesafe #ridersafety

The BikeSafe rider training scheme has joined forces with UKROEd as it looks ahead to its 25th anniversary year.

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#2wheelsgm #bikesafe #ridersafety
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Spring is here, the roads are calling, and the road's yours to explore. Just make sure you’re fit, legal, and confident before you twist that throttle. Stay safe, ride smart, and enjoy the freedom of two wheels again! 2wheelsgm.com/media/2wgm-blo… #2wheelsgm #RideSafe #ontheroad

Spring is here, the roads are calling, and the road's yours to explore. Just make sure you’re fit, legal, and confident before you twist that throttle. Stay safe, ride smart, and enjoy the freedom of two wheels again!

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#2wheelsgm #RideSafe #ontheroad
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New to motorcycling? Do you know your traffic signs? Each shape and colour carries a specific meaning. We’re starting a new series of articles to help new riders. The first is on road signs... 2wheelsgm.com/media/2wgm-blo… #2wheelsgm #HighwayCode #ridersafety

New to motorcycling? Do you know your traffic signs? Each shape and colour carries a specific meaning.

We’re starting a new series of articles to help new riders.

The first is on road signs...
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#2wheelsgm #HighwayCode #ridersafety
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Last time in our 'New Rider Series' we looked at basics of road signs and the Highway Code; this time, we discuss getting the documents ready and CBT... 2wheelsgm.com/media/2wgm-blo… #2wheelsgm #CBT #ridertraining #NewRiders

Last time in our 'New Rider Series' we looked at basics of road signs and the Highway Code; this time, we discuss getting the documents ready and CBT...

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#2wheelsgm #CBT #ridertraining #NewRiders
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National Highways has teamed up with Motorcycle News (MCN) to deliver a new online hub that bursting with riding advice and great tips on motorcycle bike skills and handling. 2wheelsgm.com/new-hub-for-bi… #2wheelsgm #RiderSkills #ridersafety

National Highways has teamed up with Motorcycle News (MCN) to deliver a new online hub that bursting with riding advice and great tips on motorcycle bike skills and handling.

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#2wheelsgm #RiderSkills #ridersafety
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In our New Rider Series, we've talked you through getting the documentation and CBT, now let's take you through protective clothing (PPE) – starting with your head. 2wheelsgm.com/media/2wgm-blo… #2wheelsgm #NewRiders #ridersafety

In our New Rider Series, we've talked you through getting the documentation and CBT, now let's take you through protective clothing (PPE) – starting with your head.

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#2wheelsgm #NewRiders #ridersafety
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New to riding – What to wear? In our last blog we talked about the most important item of clothing – the helmet – and this time we're looking at the rest of a biker's gear. 2wheelsgm.com/media/2wgm-blo… #2wheelsgm #riderppe #ridersafety

New to riding – What to wear?

In our last blog we talked about the most important item of clothing – the helmet – and this time we're looking at the rest of a biker's gear.

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#2wheelsgm #riderppe #ridersafety
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We’ve put together this New Rider series to offer newcomers some handy tips and hints on how to get the most out of motorcycling – Safe urban riding. 2wheelsgm.com/media/2wgm-blo… #2wheelsgm #NewRiders #ridersafety

We’ve put together this New Rider series to offer newcomers some handy tips and hints on how to get the most out of motorcycling – Safe urban riding.

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#2wheelsgm #NewRiders #ridersafety
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Don’t ride tired this weekend. The Easter holiday weekend is with us, the perfect opportunity to get the moped, scooter or motorcycle out and hit the roads. 2wheelsgm.com/dont-ride-tire… #2wheelsgm #bunnyrider #ridersafety

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Making a right turn can be a risky manoeuvre for motorcycles, particularly on busy roads, but there are four simple steps to take that will keep us safe. 2wheelsgm.com/media/2wgm-blo… #2wheelsgm #makingaturn #ridersafety

Making a right turn can be a risky manoeuvre for motorcycles, particularly on busy roads, but there are four simple steps to take that will keep us safe.

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#2wheelsgm #makingaturn #ridersafety
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One of the joys of motorcycling in towns and cities is the ability to cruise slowly and carefully passed cars stuck in stationary traffic. So how do we know when to filter, or not to filter? 2wheelsgm.com/media/2wgm-blo… #2wheelsgm #filtering #ridersafety

One of the joys of motorcycling in towns and cities is the ability to cruise slowly and carefully passed cars stuck in stationary traffic.

So how do we know when to filter, or not to filter?

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#2wheelsgm #filtering #ridersafety
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At 2 Wheels Greater Manchester we’re starting to get all revved up for Ride to Work Day - Tuesday, June 10. Let’s kick Ride to Work Day into gear! 2wheelsgm.com/lets-kick-ride… #2wheelsgm #ridetoworkday #ridersafety

At 2 Wheels Greater Manchester we’re starting to get all revved up for Ride to Work Day - Tuesday, June 10.

Let’s kick Ride to Work Day into gear!

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#2wheelsgm #ridetoworkday #ridersafety
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Next in the New Rider Series - The speed limit isn't a target... Knowing the right speed to ride at is one of the key motorcycling skills. 2wheelsgm.com/media/2wgm-blo… #2wheelsgm #newriders #ridersafety

Next in the New Rider Series - The speed limit isn't a target...

Knowing the right speed to ride at is one of the key motorcycling skills.

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#2wheelsgm #newriders #ridersafety
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Safe braking is vital to safe riding. Motorcyclists always need to keep their wits about them, and sometimes the only option is to brake sharply to avoid another road user who's strayed into our path. 2wheelsgm.com/media/2wgm-blo… #2wheelsgm #safebraking #ridersafety

Safe braking is vital to safe riding. 

Motorcyclists always need to keep their wits about them, and sometimes the only option is to brake sharply to avoid another road user who's strayed into our path.

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#2wheelsgm #safebraking #ridersafety
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New Rider Series... Motorcyclists are vulnerable road users – and never more so than when we're tackling roundabouts. 2wheelsgm.com/media/2wgm-blo… #2wheelsgm #roundabouts #ridersafety

New Rider Series...

Motorcyclists are vulnerable road users – and never more so than when we're tackling roundabouts.

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#2wheelsgm #roundabouts #ridersafety