The Motorcycle Action Group, or MAG as it is known is a volunteer lead riders’ rights organisation with a local and regional branch structure, that has been building in strength and diversity since it began in 1973.
MAG is the representative voice of riders in local and national government and passionately defends all that is good about motorcycling.
MAG campaigns to protect and promote motorcycling and the interests and rights of all riders, from learner to advanced.
MAG celebrates biking and the freedoms and independence it provides, through it’s support of parties, rallies, sport and competition, touring and travel, and through the camaraderie all riders share.
MAG works directly with politicians and civil servants but still employs other forms of direct action if necessary to ensure the rider’s voice is heard.
Current Campaigns
Current Campaigns include;
AGAINST; Latest EU proposals to prevent owners modifying their bikes.
AGAINST; Over complicated and expensive Learner laws.
FOR; Non slip manhole covers and proper road maintenance.
FOR; Access to bus lanes and free, secure parking.
Past Successes
Won; An exemption from congestion charging and most bridge tolls.
Defeated; EU proposals for a 100bhp limit on bikes.
Changed; Proposals for continuous taxation and insurance of bikes not in use.
Moving Forward
With MAGS position on working groups within the DSA DfT, and DVLA MAG continues to ensure that the voice of the rider is heard at the centre of democratic government.
They support the RAV campaign (Riders Are Voters) in the pre-election run up.
Benefits of membership include;
A representative voice in local and national government.
The Road. An 84 page colour bi-monthly magazine mailed directly to members.
Bikesure, low cost motorcycle insurance from Adrian Flux,
Legal Helpline, free 24/7 advice on any legal problem provided by access legal.
These are just some of the member benefits. visit the MAG web site for full details.
So why not join today? Annual individual membership is just £25. Application forms are avaialble for me at 1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff. Give us a call.
I am a member and 1st Class Rider Training-Cardiff are about to become Corporate Members and we will be able to offer discounts to other MAG members on our training and tours.
Watch this space for details and we will keep you posted.