The National Young Rider Forum has announced the first ever National Young Rider Day will take place on Tuesday 27 June – when the focus across the country will be on young motorcyclists.
More and more young people are choosing to ride a motorcycle to work, education, sport or leisure as a result of the cost-of-living crisis.
For many, it is their first experience of being a motorised road user.
Statistics show that young riders are the most common age group to be involved in road crashes. The NYRF says this is due to their inexperience, as well as a lack of confidence and road sense.
As part of the National Young Rider Day, there will be events taking place across the country.
The Sussex Safer Roads Partnership (SSRP) will be at Safe Ride Motorcycle and Scooter Training School (Old Barn Way, Southwick, BN42 4NT) between 11am and 2pm.
Here they will be able to interact with CBT participants, encouraging them to sign up for ICE stickers, which sit at the back of a helmet, enabling first responders to access key medical and personal information as quickly as possible.
The SSRP will also be distributing PTW merchandise – and promoting the Biker Down course.
In the evening, the NYRF is joining forces with the Warwickshire Road Safety Partnership to host a free Young Rider Webinar (6:30 to 8pm).
Registration for this webinar remains open.
Heidi Duffy MBE, facilitator of the NYRF, said: “Young riders are supported whilst in education, whilst at work, whilst playing sport and at home – but out on the busy roads as a vulnerable motorcyclist, they are very much on their own.
“Young riders are our sons, daughters, nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren and are much loved.
“That’s why we have launched the first National Young Rider Day, to share the love for our young riders and help to keep them safe on the road.”
The NYRF is a leading young motorcycle road support group, and its website and social media platforms are described as a central hub for all young riders to discover more about a variety of topics, including getting a licence, PPE and motorcycle maintenance.
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