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10 REASONS FOR BUYING TO SAVE YOURSELF... I n these days of heightened stress and discombobulating information as the world grapples with Coronavirus and its fallout, there is a beacon of hope that may not be immediately apparent to most. Motorcycling. That’s right. Owning and using a motorcycle. This may seem like a cheap shot, but actually I am quite in earnest. A bold claim; “a beacon of hope”. So, why do I believe motorcycling is of such benefit to the current health crisis, and also the financial difficulties of those for whom public presence is their purse. Firstly, those fiscally affected are legion! Businesses like restaurants, bars, theatres, conventions, cafes, trains, buses, tour operators, guides, holiday locations, markets and malls, to name but a few. So, I believe that motorcycles can help ease the pressures in all sorts of ways. This is quite clearly biased and based on my personal opinion, but it’s also gained by insight from personal experience and observation. So, here goes… my top ten reasons why motorcycling can save you… and the planet. 90 KIWI RIDER