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Articles, safety guidance, event coverage, and social updates for the motorcycling community — everything you need to ride informed and stay safe on the road.

Chinese Motorcycle (Evolution)

Article20 September 20264 min read

The Rise of Chinese Motorcycles: History Repeating Itself?

There is a familiar chatter echoing across UK bike meets and social media groups. Drop into any café, and you’ll hear the same skepticism surrounding Chinese-manufactured motorcycles: “The build quality…

A rider checking out a motorcycle

Article18 September 20264 min read

Mastering your machine: getting to know your bike (new or new-to-you)

Stepping into the garage to gear up for a ride on a motorcycle that is brand new or simply new to you is one of…

Motorcycles in unsafe positions

Article15 August 20265 min read

Beyond the Saddle: Can More Be Done to Keep UK Riders Safe?

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…

Motorcycle Security

Article15 August 20265 min read

Don’t Give Them the Chance: A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Bike

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…

Bike from the 2000s

Article28 July 20264 min read

The Golden Era on Two Wheels: Why Early 2000s Motorcycles Are Reclaiming the Road

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…

Choosing the right bike

Article26 July 20265 min read

How to Choose the Right Motorcycle for Your Real-World Riding

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…

One Split Second Shield

Article20 July 20264 min read

Why We Do What We Do: Shifting the Gear on Motorcycle Safety

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…

A motorcyclist maintaining their bike outside the garage, there are tools on the floow

Safety9 July 20263 min read

Why Your Machine is Your First Line of Defence

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…

Ady OSS

Article21 June 20262 min read

My Journey Through Motorcycling - A One Split Second Story

A Passion That Started Young.

Paul OSS

Article18 June 20264 min read

From Two Wheels to Three - A One Split Second Story

My Journey on the Road. A personal story of resilience, adaptation, and the enduring spirit of riding.

Ben OSS

Article16 June 20264 min read

My Obsession With Motorcycles - A One Split Second Story

I'm only in my early 40's, but when it comes to motorcycles, my tastes probably belong to another generation.

J OSS

Article13 June 20265 min read

Doing My Test at 55 - A One Split Second Story

From Barry Sheene to Passing My Test: Eight Years, a Lot of Rain, and No More Excuses.

Picture of Tip Top Tours on their bike in front of some mountains

Article13 June 20263 min read

Tip Top Motorcycle Tours – Turning Great Roads Into Great Adventures

One of the best things about motorcycling is the freedom to explore. A road you've never ridden before.

Article8 June 20263 min read

A Voice for Safety and Education - The Basic Biker

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.

Routero Hero Ride

Article3 June 20261 min read

Routero motorcycle route planner UK

A platform we have found that has been brilliant for building a community and route planning is Routero.