The Cornwall bends motorcyclists find tricky could get new signs

Every rider has one. The bend that tightens when you least expect it, or the run of corners that never quite settles into a rhythm, however many times you ride it.

Now there is a chance to put it on the map.

Vision Zero South West is exploring the introduction of new road markings and signs designed to support motorcyclists. Before anything goes in, it wants to know where they could make the biggest difference locally.

Which bends are giving riders trouble?

The question going out to motorcyclists is a simple one. Are there particular bends, or a sequence of bends, that you find especially tricky to negotiate?

“We are very keen to hear your views,” Vision Zero South West said, adding that it would really appreciate riders’ insight.

Locations can be shared through the Motorcycle Challenges Survey, which covers roads across Devon and Cornwall. Riders are asked to give a road number, a road name or a description of where the problem spot is.

What else the survey asks

Alongside the locations, the survey asks a few questions about who is riding and why:

• Whether you ride mainly for leisure, to get about, or for work such as deliveries
• Your age bracket and the engine size and type of bike you ride
• Whether you normally ride in a group
• How long you have been riding, including riders returning after a break

It also asks whether riders have heard of the Crash Card scheme, and which motorcycle training in Devon and Cornwall they know about, with Bikesafe, Biker Down, Gear Up and IAM or RoSPA training all listed.

How to take part

The survey is online and takes a few minutes. The final question leaves space for riders to say what opportunities they would like to see for motorcyclists across Devon and Cornwall.

No closing date has been given.

📷Credit: Vision Zero South West