Liz Lynne takes to two wheels
July 7, 2003 2:08 PM
West Midlands Liberal Democrat MEP Liz Lynne took to two wheels and black leathers last week when she joined the annual MEP motorcycle ride at the European Parliament, Strasbourg.
The event was organised by representatives of riders' organisations and historic vehicle federations from across Europe.
Liz Lynne, Euro MP for the West Midlands region, has been a keen motorcyclist since attending the annual MEP motorcycle ride in 2000. She passed her motorcyclist test last October, although in France anyone with a driving licence can ride a motorcycle below 125cc.
"With our cities increasingly congested and public transport lacking the necessary investment the motorcycle is becoming increasingly attractive.
"More people should be aware of the advantages of motorcycles and not put off by media images of Hells Angels. Motorbikes take up little road space, use very little fuel and allow you the freedom to go anywhere.
"In cities they are increasingly popular for getting to work, sending courier messages, and taking a motorcycle taxi is increasingly common for people in a hurry and who can't afford to sit and wait in traffic."
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