One of the best things about having a motorcycle is that you can become involved in the wider biking community. Contrary to popular belief the motorcycle world is a family-orientated group which is focussed on changing the way non-bikers feel about motorcycles in general. Through tour companies, hire businesses and clubs the biking community in the UK makes an impact by fund-raising, undergoing charity runs and going on tours all over the world.
Within Cornwall itself there are several important businesses and clubs which welcome new custom and members. Tour companies such as Chunky Monkey Motorcycle Tours and motorbike hire companies such as Cornwall Motorcycle Hire open the region up to tourism. In both instances, unless you are planning to be a pillion passenger, you will need to have a full Category A motorcycle licence held for two or more years (or have completed the accelerated access test and have the certificate). Most companies also require that you are over the age of 21 to hire and have no more than six penalty points on your licence and no major convictions.
Between the North Cornwall Motorcycle Club (NCMCC) and the British Motorcyclist Federation (which has 92,000 members), the Cornwall region is alive with biking events, fundraising drives and tours. Both clubs are very highly regarded and strive to promote the safety of both motorcyclists and other road users. The British Motorcyclist Federation also offers custom insurance and motorcycle break-down cover which can be hard to find or expensive if obtained from another insurance company.
Within Cornwall itself there are several important businesses and clubs which welcome new custom and members. Tour companies such as Chunky Monkey Motorcycle Tours and motorbike hire companies such as Cornwall Motorcycle Hire open the region up to tourism. In both instances, unless you are planning to be a pillion passenger, you will need to have a full Category A motorcycle licence held for two or more years (or have completed the accelerated access test and have the certificate). Most companies also require that you are over the age of 21 to hire and have no more than six penalty points on your licence and no major convictions.
Between the North Cornwall Motorcycle Club (NCMCC) and the British Motorcyclist Federation (which has 92,000 members), the Cornwall region is alive with biking events, fundraising drives and tours. Both clubs are very highly regarded and strive to promote the safety of both motorcyclists and other road users. The British Motorcyclist Federation also offers custom insurance and motorcycle break-down cover which can be hard to find or expensive if obtained from another insurance company.