Archives for September 2010

FIM – Not Just Sporting Matters

You may be aware of the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme), which was founded in 1904 and is the world governing body for motorcycle sport. Among its 49 FIM World Championships, the main events covered are MotoGP, Superbike, Endurance, Motocross, Supercross, Trial, Enduro and Speedway. The FIM is an independent association formed by 101 National […]

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Periodic Technical Inspections for NI?

Right To Ride has responded to the European Commission’s (EU) consultation relating to Periodic Technical Inspections (PTI) for motor vehicles and their trailers by submitting separate comments to the Commission’s online questionnaire. The purpose of the EU consultation was to seek views on possible new policies regarding present arrangements on PTI and Roadside inspections which […]

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IAM Expands

The “Institute of Advanced Motorists” charity has expanded in Northern Ireland. To cope with the demand for more advanced rider training in Northern Ireland, the charity – Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has joined forces with a number of local interested parties i.e. BikeSafe, Phillip McCallen Motorcycles, the Quay Vipers Motorcycle Club and Adelaide Insurance […]

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Europe eCall-ing

Europe calls once again with a proposal for a European wide IT system: eCall.  Right To Ride has replied to a consultation on the system which the EU Commission would like to make mandatory for all vehicles. eCall is an electronic “in vehicle” safety system that can automatically call emergency services if you have an […]

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Orchard County MCC Support Right To Ride

Right To Ride welcomes on board new club supporters – Orchard County MCC. Orchard County MCC was founded in 2007 in Co Armagh with a Southern Ireland chapter formed in 2008. Club members have supported Motorcycle Rallies & Events in North & South Ireland, UK & Europe. A variety of Bike and Trikes are driven […]

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BikeSafe – Bridge The Gap

BikeSafe Launch New Website to ‘Bridge the Gap’ With Post-Test Training and Enhanced Rider Safety BikeSafe are launching their refreshed new website www.bikesafe.co.uk to provide a more interactive site that for the first time offers a streamlined web  booking service and most importantly will help to monitor the links between people attending a BikeSafe workshop […]

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Periodic Technical Inspections

Right To Ride is preparing a response to the European Commission internet consultation relating to Periodic Technical Inspections (PTI) for motor vehicles and their trailers. The purpose of this EU Commission consultation is to seek views on possible new policies in this area and to gather relevant information from both the public as road users […]

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AAV MCC – Support – Right To Ride

Right To Ride welcomes on board a new supporter’s club – All Arms Veterans MCC. The AAV MCC is a club of bikers who are serving or who have served in HM Forces UK – No Police or Prison Services Members. They all meet at various rallies and parties around the country. Their aim is […]

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Big Hearted Events

September sees more charity ride outs than you can shake a big stick at, collecting money to add to the tens of thousands of pounds each year that motorcyclists in Northern Ireland raise for various charities. From this Saturday’s Men On A Mission bike ride for aid in Africa to Right To Ride club supporters […]

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MAG Back In NI

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK) has reported that on a bracing Bank Holiday Monday evening there was the first gathering for some time, of MAG members in Northern Ireland. The venue chosen by local riders was the Dirty Duck pub in Holywood and the evening saw an interesting array of bikes and an enthusiasm […]

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