Archives for September 2009

We Are Not Bugs!

A new “safety” video produced by the Norsk Motorcykkel Union (NMCU) in Norway. The video has a comedy slant on the serious issue of car drivers that never see a motorcycle. In Norway, 8 out of ten collisions are caused by drivers that never see the motorcycle, similar to the issue that we face here! […]

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Cheaper Road Tax – Why Not?

Motorcyclists could be paying less VED (Vehicle Excise Duty) – Road Tax – if the same CO2 emissions based VED scheme was introduced for motorcycles that is already in place for cars – and from April 2010, for new car purchases. But they won’t unless the motorcycle manufacturers supply CO2 emission information. Read the Right […]

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Bike Safety Down Under

The Australian state of Victoria has launched a new strategic action plan for Victorian motorcycle and scooter riders. Launched on the 31st August 2009 by the Minister for Roads and Ports, Tim Pallas, the new plan, Victoria’s Road Safety and Transport Strategic Action Plan for Powered Two Wheelers 2009-2013 integrates both road safety and transport […]

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Motorcyclists Hit The Coast Road

Motorcyclists hit the Antrim Coast Road on Sunday 30th August 2009 at the Cushendall Boat Club and Car Park in Moyle District Council area. Attending the “Ride It Right” inaugural event, riders experienced a day of serious motorcycle riding assessments with Bikesafe, with advice and feedback on their riding techniques. Riders used the opportunity to […]

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