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PostPosted: 15:20 - 20 Dec 2017    Post subject: MAG looks back at 2017: a year of action and progress Reply with quote
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The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) Chair, Selina Lavender, says she is delighted by how much progress MAG has made in recent years.
‘MAG perhaps used to focus more on the ‘fun’ aspects like rallies and demonstrations but in more recent times it has become increasingly focussed on a professional dialogue. It looks like this change is delivering a lot more clout than we’ve had previously, which is very good news for MAG.’

Selina believes that this professional approach, along with investment in political and industry relationships, is paying dividends. ‘Our political unit spends a great deal of time in meetings, and although that may not look as exciting as attending rallies or demos, the truth is we generate more of an impact by sitting inside the Home Office than we do by demonstrating outside it. That’s why our presence on the Home Office Task Group, which has been set up to tackle moped-enabled crime, is so important. They’ve got the resources and we’ve got the specialist knowledge: it’s a good combination.’

MAG has also been effective at generating new activity around the country. MAG’s team in the North West achieved a superb result by helping the restart of a motorcycle show at Blackpool’s Winter Gardens. Meanwhile, in Northern Ireland, Regional Rep Martyn Boyd and his team had a membership surge and are busy getting ready for next year’s Motorcycle Show in February 2018. Elsewhere, MAG Cumbria has recruited half the MPs in the entire region.

‘We’ve also got much better at appearing in the media regarding biking issues. Down in the South East, Steve Mallett has become a bit of a star, with regular appearances on the BBC. Colin Brown is doing the same in the West Midlands - and that’s all set to increase around the country next year. It’s partly about how we share best practice these days and I was delighted with the training weekend we held in York in November. It’s all about making sure we operate professionally without having to work everything out from scratch every time.’

MAG has great expectations for 2018. ‘There’s a lot to worry about, from illogical pollution charges through to the implications of Brexit for riders’ rights. But that’s why we’re here – to fix problems. It’s been a great team effort by staff and volunteers throughout 2017 and we’re looking forward to building on this during 2018.’

Contact MAG at 01926 844 064 or central-office@mag-uk.org

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I can't quite see what "action and progress" has been made by MAG in 2017, as opposed to a lot of talking and tokenism.

But I'm sure there's some secret publicity that explains it all.

Certain of it.
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PostPosted: 17:52 - 20 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
about as much progress as rainfail, maybe the Aaronses are on the board of MAG Smile
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PostPosted: 19:40 - 20 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
For 2018, repeal helmet laws, but make Rainpal®s mandatory?
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PostPosted: 14:03 - 21 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
I guess if there was a reasonable amount of commons MP's supporting MAG and being motorcycle riders themselves then that could be seen as a non negative result.

But the London thing does need ruthlessly sorting before the public perception of all bikers swings to thinking they are violent criminals. I don't see any progress on other issues being achieved until this delt with.

Brexit affecting motorcyclists rights? Sounds like another group jumping up with political opinions and trying to influence the government with their views or warn them 'we will spit out our toys' crap. Really sick of this old record tbh!

Future should be about seeing if there's a decent way to stimulate bike transport and take up by the young, and integrate bikes into a transport solution plan. Your not in 2018 going to sell bikes the the non riding population by saying 'this is what you could be blowing your cash on to burn up the roads at the weekend using more petrol than a Family car' etc.

Legislation for learning is the biggest factor for make or break the future of motorcycling. The second is bike security. Real progress made on these two issues in say the next 5years will do more to sell motorbikes than any advertising, funky new developments in bike design or the next fad by the grey pound.

Im looking forward to seeing what happens to bike prices of some sought after cult bike classics, when say the 50-70year old are all gone? There's sure as hell not going to be a queue of 20-30yr olds waiting to pay ££££'s for a smelly 1980's bike that makes a silly noise?
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PostPosted: 15:04 - 21 Dec 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote
stevo as b4 wrote:
I guess if there was a reasonable amount of commons MP's supporting MAG and being motorcycle riders themselves then that could be seen as a non negative result.

It's not positive though, unless they actually achieve something.

Local groups have got access to bus lanes, that's really all I can think of. The new Edinburgh road bridge debacle, maybe, but the BMF also claim credit for that.

Rage rides achieve nothing except lulz, I fully agree with that.

But being in the room, saying your piece, and having the decision makers ooze "Thank you so much for coming, it's been ever so helpful." Well, it flatters MAG's ego, but what concrete results has it delivered?

This was MAG's opportunity to list its glories. Where be?
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