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ADVICE TO RIDERS PROTESTING ON 25th SEPTEMBER

What are we doing?
A synchronised rolling protest by thousands of riders on major routes throughout the UK.Starting from selected service areas on motorways and other major routes at precisely 1 pm.Making our presence felt by riding at a pleasantly sedate 45-48 mph for 15 miles or so beforedispersing.This is a legitimate, peaceful protest, not a blockade, the outer lane will be left clear for othertraffic, ride responsibly and take care of other road users. We will not block the width of thehighway, because that is obstruction and anyway it'll have far more impact in the minds ofmotorists as they all get to slowly pass and see the spectacle, rather than just the first 4 carsback seeing that there are bikes in front. MAG does not advocate breaking laws
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Please ride responsibly and safely at all times. We will garner respect if we appear co-ordinatedand responsible. This is part of our campaigning armoury. One tool in the box...Riders are participating at their own risk. Everyone says bikes are 'dangerous' and should belegislated off the road; lets show them we are legitimate road users too.This guidance may be updated and is not exhaustive, please check for updates.
Why are we doing this?
Motorcycle Action Group and other organisations have been working with politicians and civilservants to stem the growing interference in all aspects of biking .Now is the time todemonstrate that we are serious about defending what we enjoy and rolling-back the tide ofpast legislation that creates burdens on biking without providing noticeable benefits.Motorcycling is slowly being strangled by anti-bike policies - current proposals from Europethreaten to further limit what we will be allowed to ride in future, reduce access to motorcyclingby new riders and further restrict motorcyclists' freedom of choice and movement, etc.This is an appropriate and measured protest against unnecessary interference in our lives. Bytaking synchronised action on major routes in all parts of the country we can make a big impactwithout causing the inconvenience that a traditional street protest in a city centre results in -doing this at a quiet time of the week shows we can be proportionate in our response andcapable of making a bigger impact should we need to in future.These protests are intended to be simple and safe to take part in, nevertheless some policeforces have come forward to offer assistance. The Motorcycle Action Group is liaising withpolice forces but organisers of individual protests should consider informing their local policetraffic division that the event is happening. There should be no need to change to the chosenstart time, location or purpose – these are legitimate protests.

Contact central-office@mag-uk.org for further information if needed.