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Hate driving? Try riding!
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johnfell writes on October 06, 2011 2:39PM

I hate driving... Actually, that's not strictly true; I quite enjoy driving but the other day the words "I hate driving" were definitely running through my head.

Picture if you will, a sunny afternoon and a driver (me) on his way home from playing a very tiring game of rugby. All was well until I hit traffic. So I'm now a hot, bothered, tired driver sitting in a traffic jam. I hate driving!

It's frustrating, sitting in traffic. Even more so when you're sat there sweating and motorcycle after motorcycle just seem to leisurely glide past. Why is it frustrating? It's frustrating because it could be me on that motorcycle, making my way through a traffic jam as if it's not there. I know where I'd rather be...

Looking back to my first paragraph, what I enjoy is the freedom of the open road and from this episode, I think it's fair to say that the open road is best enjoyed on two wheels! Those guys slipping past the traffic that day certainly looked like they were having a lot more fun than me. Lesson learned.

If you've ever found yourself in this situation, found yourself saying "I hate driving", why not try riding? You can give it a go for free with Get On! Book your free motorcycle ride today!

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Rising petrol costs - ways to save money
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LStacey writes on October 03, 2011 9:53AM

We already know that you can save massive amounts of money on petrol, compared to driving a car by getting on a motorcycle but did you know that you can save even more by following a few simple rules?

We at Get on like saving you money, especially at the pumps! Get out of those petrol stations and get on your motorcycle!

Constant speeds

When you accellerate your engine is working at its hardest and when you brake, you are losing energy. Riding at a constant speed means your engine doesn't have to work as hard as it would if you're speeding up and slowing down all the time. To this end, accellerating and braking gently when you need to do so also helps.

Fuel and air filters

In order to run efficiently, a motorcycle engine needs to maintain a good fuel/air mix. Making sure your filters are in good condition helps to maintain that balance and keep your motorcycle happy.

Tyres

Friction created by flat or out of condition tyres wastes huge amounts of energy, not to mention that it's also very unsafe to ride on bad tyres! This is pure common sense, guys! Check your tyres every time you get on your bike!

General maintenance

A healthy engine is a happy engine and a happy engine is a fuel efficient engine. Keeping your motorcycle regularly serviced will keep all the moving parts inside your engine and elsewhere on your bike working as they should. Every little piece of your motorcycle plays a little part in your fuel economy. Keep your engine happy and keep your fuel costs down.

If you're considering getting into motorcycling but haven't yet taken those first steps, why not see how much you could save by using our travel costs calculator and book a free motorcycle ride today?

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