Completely Motorbikes... Gone into Administration...

[Count Steer]

There are loads of youngsters on bikes around where I am, no idea how many progress to bigger bikes but they have the option of a 'sans permis' car at about the same age as the option for a bike, and many seem to go bike (probably cheaper TBF)

That was the situation when I was 16-17. Want transport? Get 2 wheels. It wasn't just the purchase price - maintenance, running costs and insurance were all factors*. If they had a bit of cash and could afford lessons or someone was willing to teach them most went for a car asap. I imagine lots never had another bike/scooter after the first one. Some got the bug though. (I imagine a few bought them in later years in a fit of nostalgia for their lost youth too ).

Wonder what the difference in insurance costs for youngsters in the UK and France is??

*My first cost me £35 - from a dealer! + iirc £7 pa insurance. Happy days!

[KungFooBob]

When I first went to Fronch on my bike the place was full of kids on peds.

Back then (2000ish) they didn't need insurance and the peds didn't need registration plates, it was anarchy in the cities, kids riding them on pavements three up, etc...

[Taff]

I've just read that Pidcocks have called in the administrators as well.

[KungFooBob]

I've just read that Pidcocks have called in the administrators as well.

https://caseboard.io/cases/326426ad-642 ... wqL4t5qsAw