Planning a longer ride this weekend? Then make sure you use the TRIP programme.
It’s a new safety programme devised by National Highways, with the aim to at least halve the number of people killed or seriously injured on our longer distance roads by the end of 2025.
The long-term target is to achieve a zero-harm network.
To support this vision and help all road users to stay – and feel – safe on the road network, the National Highways’ Journey Planning road safety campaign encourages riders to plan in advance, including all necessary vehicle checks as well as factoring in rest stops before setting off on any long or significant journey.
The key messages are for all before embarking on any long journey:
Top-up fuel/battery, oil and check electrics and lights.
Rest and plan stops every 2 hours.
Inspect tyre pressure and thread.
Prepare for all weather conditions.
It’s good advice for bikers, and makes sure our bikes are in tip-top condition before we set out to ride.
