As the weather finally begins to look like improving, many motorbike enthusiasts are taking to the road again for the (hopefully!) long summer ahead. However, with the increased numbers of riders on the road comes a higher chance of accidents, and a leading motorbike insurance company has come forward to urge riders to be extra careful particularly in the spring.
Simon Douglas of AA Motorbike Insurance says that they often see an increase of 40% in claims, as many riders tend to be rusty after a long winter without riding. This can even affect the most experienced riders, as many months away from a motorbike tends to require at least one or two rides to get to grips with it again.
“We have all heard of road rage, but at this time of year the big danger to bikers is ‘road rust’ among drivers who have lost the habit of looking out for bikes. The skills of many motorcyclists need polishing too after a long lay-up, so it’s important for both to be aware of the risks as the results can be tragic,” he said.
