Archives for March 2013

Slim’s Cafe Safety Card

Whether you are out for a ride looking for a bite to eat or just passing through you can now get your Biker NI Safety Card at Slim’s Cafe in Draperstown. Slim’s is situated in St Patrick Street Draperstown, at the foot of the Sperrin Mountains, owner Owen says, “Myself (Owen) and my wife Paula, […]

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Preformed Markings NW200

Preformed Markings Assist NW200 Motorcycle Road Race Safety was the main topic when Preformed Markings assisted leading specialist highways contractor EMTEK in Northern Ireland, to provide anti-slip solutions to the many manhole covers that stretch along the NW200 Motorcycle Road Race track. The race (as we know) which started in 1929, runs in a triangle […]

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The CS Clancy Centenary Ride

Supported by Adelaide Insurance Services and BMW Motorrad. Recreating the first around the world ride 100 years on. Background briefing From March 25 to June 24, 2013, author, adventurer and Sunday Times motorcycle columnist Geoff Hill and former road racer Gary Walker will recreate the journey of American writer Carl Stearns Clancy, the first person […]

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Down The Plug Hole!

As reported by some European rider organisations, the Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA) argues that, “Road users and motorcyclists in particular, have serious doubts about the objectiveness of the EU decision-making process and the actual motives and democratic values of our representatives.” FEMA adds, “It would not be the first time the EU has […]

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Up Close – First Aid For Riders

At the latest First Aid For Riders course, delivered by St John Ambulance (NI), riders got up close in helmet removal. The course was again conducted by St John Ambulance trainer Alan Irwin, who took the riders attending through the course details from rendering “general” First Aid to casualty management and helmet removal. Riders attending […]

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Mutual Recognition of Penalty Points

The DOE (Department of the Environment) has issued a consultation paper which is seeking views on proposals to introduce mutual recognition of penalty points between Northern Ireland and Ireland for the offences of speeding, drink/drug driving, non-wearing of seatbelts and using a mobile phone while driving. Currently, vehicle drivers including motorcyclists from Northern Ireland detected […]

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RWT – MEP Raising Concerns

In January we reported on the TRAN (Transport and Tourism) committees Public Hearing on the European Commission’s proposals for European wide Road Worthiness Testing (RWT), registration documents for vehicles and roadside inspections of commercial vehicles. The hearing involving two expert panels, with those on the panel giving an opinion on roadworthiness checks, road safety as […]

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RWT – Is it Toast?

The RWT (Road Worthiness Testing) procedures are probably as interesting as dried toast, but as motorcyclists we need to keep on top of these procedures so that we know what our future is. The Commission’s proposal if implemented would create enormous change across Europe and for different reasons, governments, consumer organisations and politicians have opposing […]

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Clean Power For Bikes

ACEM – the Motorcycle Industry in Europe, which is the professional body representing the interests of powered two wheeler (PTWs – that’s motorcycles to you and me) manufacturers in Europe reports that a Clean Power for Transport package includes Powered Two-Wheelers amongst mobility solutions for tomorrow’s energy challenges ACEM say that on the 24th January […]

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First Aid For Riders – Last Place

One last place is available for the First Aid For Riders course delivered by the St John Ambulance (NI. The day long course, at a cost of £65, will be held on Sunday 17th March 2013 at the St John Ambulance Knockbracken Healthcare Park Saintfield Road. The course provides the knowledge for riders and pillions […]

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