We’ve all been waiting a long time for some spring sunshine, especially motorbikers who love nothing more than heading out on the road with bright blue skies on the horizon. 

Thankfully, they have been able to do this over the last few days, with temperatures having risen during Britain’s ‘mini heatwave’ this week. 

According to the Met Office, temperatures even hit 20.1C in the Scottish Highlands on Tuesday (April 18th), which would have felt positively boiling after the recent chilly conditions. 

Being able to enjoy being on the motorbike in the sunshine not only makes the ride safer and more pleasant, but whole days out can be built around a leisurely ride. For instance, you could join friends in pub gardens as you traverse a route, making sure not to go over the limit, of course. 

All riders, but especially those who have just passed their CBT in Chingford or anywhere else, need to be careful when on the road. 

Riders with more than 80 micrograms per 100ml in their blood cannot get on their bike, and they will have to face serious penalties if they are found to be higher than the legal limit. 

Understandably, it is hard to know when you have hit this amount, as it depends on the type of alcohol, your age, height and weight and even the time of day. .

Therefore, it is best to avoid drinking if you are not sure whether you would be over the limit, no matter how sunny it gets outside.