Archives for May 2010

Headin’ To The NW200?

The Department for the Environment (DOE) Minister Edwin Poots, continues the motorcycle safety message and encourages motorcyclists to bike safely at the North West 200. At Right To Ride we agree with the constant messages of, “leave the racing to the experts and consider the consequences should you become involved in a collision” – “travelling […]

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BikersRVoters – Done And Dusted For Now

Well that’s the 2010 General Election over, done and dusted for now, however with elections for the Northern Ireland Assembly and Councils planned for next year Right To Ride is now starting to plan for these elections. While the hustle, bustle and some shocks of the election results splashed across the TV screens, Right to […]

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One Day To Go – Don’t Expect Us To Be Quiet!

Last day before the General Election and the parties and politicians have laid out their message on the doorstep, through your letter box, on TV in debates and in their published manifestos, all concentrating on the “bigger” issues. At Right To Ride we have scoured through the parties’ manifestos, contacted the parties and the politicians. […]

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European Driving Licence Directive Consultation – Madness!

Right To Ride has replied to the madness contained in the Department of the Environment’s (DOE) consultation on proposals for implementing the 3rd EC Directive On Driving Licences. This directive voted on and passed in the European Parliament in 2006 must be transposed into national legislation by 19th January 2011 and enter into force as […]

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EU Didn’t Listen

Consultation Framework Directive – Anti – Tampering – Europe The European Motorcycle Industry (ACEM) reports it is holding its breath waiting for the European Commission to issue its proposal regarding new type-approval requirements for Powered Two-Wheelers. Delayed for years, then announced for April, it seems that the publication of this piece of legislation will not […]

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