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Every motorcyclist knows the feeling. You click into first gear, roll on the throttle, and take in the unique rhythm of the open road. But ask any UK rider about…
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There is few worse feelings in a rider’s life than walking out of your front door, café, or workplace, helmet in hand, only to find…
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Ask a rider to name their least favourite piece of road and plenty won't say a blind bend or a wet roundabout in the countryside…
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After weeks without proper rain, the first downpour can feel like relief — cooler air, cleaner-smelling roads, an excuse to finally test the wet-weather kit…
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Riding with a passenger on the back completely transforms your motorcycle. Whether you're taking a mate down to a local café meet or setting off…
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Take a walk through any local bike meet or scroll through a marketplace right now, and you’ll see something interesting happening. While showroom floors are…
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Stepping into a showroom or scrolling through endless online listings for your next motorcycle is one of the most exciting parts of riding. Whether you’re…
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What a turnout! The weather couldn’t have been better for this year’s Calne Bike Meet, with beautiful sunshine, streets packed with bikes, and an incredible…
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You've probably tried it before, maybe as a kid, maybe just now reading this. Look in a mirror, focus on your left eye, then flick…
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Every single person who swings a leg over a motorcycle knows the feeling. It’s that crisp morning air hitting your jacket, the mechanical thrum of…
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When you’re building a motorcycle safety initiative like One Split Second, a huge part of the mission isn't just staring at statistics or analyzing UK…
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There is something irreplaceable about strapping your life to the back of a motorcycle, heading down a sweeping country road, and setting up camp under…
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When we talk about staying safe on UK roads at One Split Second, our focus is usually on what happens inside your helmet—sharper habits, better…
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Name the site "One Split Second" and sooner or later someone asks the obvious question: how far is that, actually? The answer, at any real…
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A once-a-week blast feels like plenty of riding. It isn't the same as riding regularly, and the gap between the two is exactly where a…
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You've passed. The certificate is in your hand. The bike is yours for the first time without an instructor's voice in your ear. It's an…
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Every year, thousands of people in the UK get back on a motorcycle after a gap of years — sometimes decades. It might be retirement,…
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You've heard it said. You might have said it yourself. ATGATT: All The Gear, All The Time. It's a philosophy that divides opinion among riders,…
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If you ride in the UK, you ride in the rain. There's no avoiding it. The question isn't whether you'll encounter wet roads — it's…
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Ask most experienced riders where their close calls have happened and a disproportionate number will give you the same answer: a junction. Not a fast…
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When we launched One Split Second, the goal wasn't just to build another website filled with statistics or lectures on road safety. We all know…
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There is a common misconception among non-riders that anyone who swings a leg over a motorcycle must be an adrenaline junkie with a death wish.…
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There is nothing quite like a weekend group ride out. Rolling down a sweeping UK A-road with a pack of like-minded riders, the rhythmic thrum…
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When the UK Melts, Your Reaction Time Does Too. We’ve all spent the winter dreaming of long, warm summer days on the bike. But when the…
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A Passion That Started Young.
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My Journey on the Road. A personal story of resilience, adaptation, and the enduring spirit of riding.
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When a motorcycle collision makes the news, one assumption often follows: "The rider must have been speeding."
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Most riders know the dangers of speeding, poor weather or worn tyres. But there's another risk that often goes unnoticed—and it could affect any of…
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I'm only in my early 40's, but when it comes to motorcycles, my tastes probably belong to another generation.
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You may have heard the phrase SMIDSY. It stands for "Sorry Mate, I Didn't See You" – a phrase that has sadly become all too familiar…
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From Barry Sheene to Passing My Test: Eight Years, a Lot of Rain, and No More Excuses.
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Calne Bike Meet 2026: The Biggest Free Motorcycle Meet in the West If you've never been to Calne Bike Meet, you're missing one of the highlights…
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One of the best things about motorcycling is the freedom to explore. A road you've never ridden before.
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Filtering is one of the many reasons people choose to ride motorcycles. Whether you're making progress through rush-hour traffic, avoiding long queues, or simply getting…
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Most riders know what a lifesaver is. Most riders have also forgotten to do one at some point.
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Imagine you're riding along your favourite road. The weather is good, the bike feels planted, and you're approaching a bend you've ridden countless times before.
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At One Split Second, we're fortunate to meet people who genuinely care about making motorcycling safer. One of those people is The Basic Biker.
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When riders think about motorcycle safety, they often focus on advanced riding techniques, protective gear, visibility, or road positioning. All of these things are important,…
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A platform we have found that has been brilliant for building a community and route planning is Routero.
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