in view of VFRSue's recent experience, and because I got this useful info from MAG today, thought I'd share it. Anything that'll make the roads safer for bikers:   When you find a section of road which could constitute a risk to riders ie slippy manhole covers, potholes etc log onto www.getagripuk.org to report the location.  The Get a Grip team will compile all the reports received and will contact the relevant local authority with a view to instigating repairs or replacing. They say the data they build up will help to make a difference by identifying blackspot locations to reduce accidents and enable action to remedy problem areas quickly. They also campaign to get higher grip road surfaces and create a safer environment for riders   Sounds good but it relies on us to make it work so get reporting folks!!!                                                                                                                                                                                 

ooohhh heres hoping things get done ... and that they have enough people on the get a grip team to handle all the reports                                                                                                                                                                              

i dont know of any roads that are,nt potentialy dangerous!!!                                                                                                                                                                             

Absoluteley have signed . i know of a manhole cover where i live that links the B331to four other local  exits on the roundabout i know its there as i am a  motorcyclist, but in the night or in bad weather conditions it may be unseen , so yeah none slip manhole covers is a must.......

LA,s wont do any unecessry  road repairs because of cutbacks etc etc, might sound a bit -ve but thats how it is  SB4                                                                                                                                                                             

Moped slid on a wet manhole cover on the apex of a bend not a mile from here, he died young under a range rover.

I did report it to the local authority and was given lip service untill I asked for our communication to be noted as I intend on living here for a while and if theres any other accident there would be proof they knew then asked a senior traffic officer to contact them which he also did.

It got sorted pronto.

Take the gloves off when speaking to "authorities"

Well Done                                                                                                                                                                             

Not all local authority are the same or take the same line. I came off on a potholed road in stockton a while back and when I reported It they did the repair in one day.
Credit where its due....:..

We can't moan if we don't report stuff in the first place.

G.

obviously thats great, but councils are not famous for speedy responses or spending money BAH HUMBUG

Took Stockport 8 ,months to sort out where I broke my foot                                                                                                                                                                               

That's b cos u created a rather large crater when yr arse hit the deck!   But, to b fair, yr derriere is now looking rather fit Just needs the finishing touch...may I?                                                                                                                                                                             

So speaks XK  - the incorrigible, impenitent, unashamed, unblushing, brazen, hopeless, despaired of, bad lad!!!


                                                                                                                                                                             

Wot?   But I'm a good boy   (I know, 'cos my mummy told me)                                                                                                                                                                             

What a brilliant idea , bikers with brains, and a biro. @ XK , I'm beginning to think you've' either got suicidal tendencies or a new pair of running shoes, Either way , I think Shell is gonner give you an ''arse attack'' lol Dusty

XK ... your gonna be trapped on an island with me for 4 days ... and remember , I may not have an ass like an elephant any more ... but I still have a memory like one !!!!!                                                                                                                                                                               

You didnt by any chance come off on a "trunk" road, did you Shell?                                                                                                                                                                              

And Clarkee ... I know where you live!