Archives for November 2011

EU Regulation False Hope

As the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) committee heads towards the scheduled vote on the 5th December regarding EU Regulations for motorcycles, we take a closer look at issues in the lead up to the vote. The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK) reported on November 23rd that “today sees the start of a new […]

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Pie in the Sky

Protest rides against the European Commission’s proposed EU Regulations for motorcycles took part in the UK in September and recently riders protested in Brussels on the Motorcycle News (MCN) UK weekly newspapers protest ride. Over the last few months, UK rider organisations have been using inflammatory rhetoric to gain support for these protests. This rhetoric […]

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Is The Sky Falling In?

On Tuesday the 22nd November 2011 Right To Ride’s Elaine Hardy went to Brussels for meetings concerning the European Commission’s proposed EU Regulations for motorcycles. Elaine met with a Representative of the European Commission, the assistant of UK MEP Malcolm Harbour, chair of the IMCO committee and chatted with Malcolm Harbour himself. On the same […]

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Biker Guide Booklet

Hot off the press is … THE BIKER GUIDE booklet – which is free, with just the p&p to pay for! THE BIKER GUIDE say, “Listening to the requests of our visitors and customers, we have now produced THE BIKER GUIDE booklet…” The booklet is organised into an easy to use format, with a selection […]

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MCN Protest Brussels

Motorcycle News (MCN) the UK’s weekly motorcycle newspaper reports that its protest ride in Brussels, against proposed EU Regulations for motorcycles, attracted riders from the UK, France and Belgium. The protest ride was planned to take place on the same day that the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) committee was due to vote on […]

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Lone Wolves Brotherhood Rock Night

Right to Ride club supporters the Lone Wolves Brotherhood are holding their Rock Night this Saturday 26th November 2011. Lone Wolves Brotherhood Rock Night – Saturday 26th November 2011 The Ivy Bar – Castle Street – Newtownards – Co. Down. Live Bands Lee Hedley Red House The Hard Chargers. Warm Welcome. Admission £5 Lone Wolves […]

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New Bus Lane Shankill Road

Adding to yesterdays announcement of the inclusion of motorcycles in the new Bus Lanes introduced in Belfast on the Shore Road, York Road, York Street, and Victoria Street. A new bus lane will be introduced on the Shankill Road in West Belfast later this month. The 1.3km (for those still using miles that converts to […]

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Road Safety Week

The DOE (Department of the Environment) say you can play your part in Road Safety Week – this week from 21st to 27th November 2011 . The message from the DOE is that every single one of us must do our best to keep our roads safe. The general DOE advice as a road user […]

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New Bus Lanes Belfast

At Right To Ride we welcome the inclusion of motorcycles in the new Bus Lanes introduced in Belfast. They will be on the Shore Road, York Road, York Street, and Victoria Street. The lanes will be available to buses, motorcycles, bicycles and Belfast public hire taxis and will be in use from Monday 2st1 November […]

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TARMACJUNKYS

TARMACJUNKYS is a “new” blog based in Northern Ireland. Built for those who are addicted to custom bikes, be they choppers, bobbers, classics, or just that back street build. The blog, which has been on the go for a few months now, has features and pictures of all the above addictions and has now opened […]

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