MCN Motorcycle show

I wouldn't panic too much I'm a motorcycle instructor by day and I train mostly under 30s on CBT and DAS courses. Some over 40 scratching an itch who will become fair weather and weekend riders. You're right that their disposable income isn't as much but a new 650 or 700 on PCP is only about £80 a month. Also the second hand market is booming. Older riders like new toys which is why these shows attract the masses. Superbikefactory are opening new branches each year. Go to one of those and you'll see all ages. The same applies to sports bike shop always full of younger riders. More importantly I train a lot more young woman wanted to become bikers that's encouraging.

Thanks very kind glad you enjoyed it....

Great coverage of the show fella.

One thing immediately noticeable is hardly any young lads. It's all (very) old blokes. I should know, I'm an old bloke returning to bikes after 40 years away! I also see it whenever I pull into a village in the sticks where there are a few bikes parked up. Rip off Britain and plunging standards of living mean young lads can't afford the expensive machinery and especially the Mob like racket that is UK insurance. Lacklustre promotion on our mainstream media channels about motorcycling and racing are also contributory factors.

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