Archives for February 2010

Named Riders Campaign – THINK!

The Department for Transport (DfT) in Great Britain have launched a “bold” new THINK! campaign to cut motorcyclist deaths. The new £3.5 million campaign marks a radical departure for THINK! after research showed drivers are more likely to notice motorcyclists on the roads if they personally know them. The THINK! adverts put motorcyclists at the […]

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Strand Bikers MCC – Supports – Right To Ride

Formed in January 2010, Strand Bikers MCC club members hail from far and wide but all meet up in Newcastle, come rain or shine. Getting together for years at the Strand Café in summer and Top of The Town Café in winter, this group of bikers decided it was time to give themselves a name […]

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BikeSafe Northern Ireland – 2010

BikeSafe dates for 2010 – for full details, confirmation and how to book a place visit the BikeSafe Northern Ireland website. BikeSafe Click Here March 19/20 March Allens Honda Portadown 20/21 March Belfast Honda 27 March North Antrim MCC Michelin Club Ballymena April 10 April Lone Wolf Motorcycle Club Antrim 16 – 17 April Provincewide […]

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Motorcycles Still Dangerous

Although certain parts of the “Dangerous Motorcycles” text has been removed from the Europa website. However the statement, “Riding a PTW (Powered Two Wheeler) is also much more dangerous than using another motor vehicle.” remains on the “knowledge” document in the “specialist” page on the Europa website. Read more on Right To Ride EU

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Ride The Wild Wind – Breezes In

Right To Ride welcomes new partners Ride The Wild Wind to our supporters list. Ride The Wild Wind is a website blog for the Northern Ireland Biker community and beyond. The blog comments on bike news, giving their own spin and adding a splash of opinion, and you can now take part in that, by […]

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The Tampered Spirit of Motorcycling

Right To Ride says that the spirit and historic tradition of motorcyclists modifying their motorcycles will be eroded by suggested anti-tampering regulations for motorcycles. Our latest correspondence with DG (Directorate-General) Enterprise regarding a framework regulation for motorcycles to regulate emissions and the safety of motorcycles, through anti-tampering regulation, has brought important information to our attention. […]

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FEMA Promotes A Sustainable Future

FEMA – Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations – 24 national riders’ rights organisations from 19 European countries reports that at their last Committee Meeting in Brussels at the end of January 2010 the members of FEMA agreed to increase their focus on environmental issues. FEMA now has a mandate to call for CO2-labelling for newly […]

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Bright Idea From Down South?

Right To Ride has replied to a consultation on Daytime Running Lights (DRL) from Ireland’s Road Safety Authority (RSA). The consultation sought the views and advice of interested parties on introducing DRL measures earlier than an EC (European Commission) Directive. The directive aimed to make dedicated DRL mandatory for all new cars and light vans […]

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Bike Safety Awareness Open Day – Fallen Heroes MCC

Right To Ride club supporters, the Fallen Heroes MCC are hosting a Bike Safety Awareness Open Day, on the 18th April 2010 at Comber Fire Station from Midday to 4pm. The Fallen Heroes MCC was formed in October 2009 by a few mates from County Down in Northern Ireland, all with a common interest, Motorcycle […]

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Royal Road Safety Acclamation For GRIPTOP™

A highly innovative range of access covers (manhole covers) which significantly reduces the risk of skidding and skid-related road accidents has been recognised with a prestigious international road safety award. The GripTop™ range, produced by iron technology leader Saint-Gobain PAM UK, won the Motorcycle Award category at the 2009 Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards. […]

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