Archives for July 2013

Phil’s “Good Idea”

On the BMF’s rider magazine website, Right To Ride debates with Phil Bennion on his RWT amendments. Rider Magazine published a summary of our article entitled – “Down to the Wire” which we published on the 28th June 2013: “Down to the Wire is a round up of the issues and articles put up on […]

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Moving DVA Services

With less than a week in his new “job” the new Minister for the Department of the Environment (DOE) Mark Durkin is continuing his predecessor, Alex Atwood’s defence to keep the delivery of vehicle and registration services here in Northern Ireland. The Department for Transport (DfT) in London has announced a consultation which will look […]

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Sainsburys Bangor

Over on the Right To Ride Facebook page there was some discussion regarding the issue of other vehicles using the motorcycle parking at Sainsburys in Bangor. Back in November 2011 we reported on the new Sainsbury’s being built beside Homebase in Bangor had a dedicated motorcycle parking bay opposite the front doors of the new […]

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Irish Data Refusal

At Right To Ride we believe that this joint statement from the European & UK Branches of IAATI (International Association of Auto Theft Investigators) might be of interest to Irish riders and indeed for riders across Europe. The statement is in relation to the refusal of the Irish Police to release data on all stolen […]

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Road Race Consultation

On Wednesday 10th July 2013 Roads Minister Danny Kennedy launched a public consultation on proposals to amend Road Racing legislation in Northern Ireland – The Public Consultation is open until 7 October 2013. While the Department for Regional Development has no responsibility for sporting policy or funding, it does facilitates road racing events by making […]

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Breast Way Round NI

Breast Way Round originated in Scotland as an idea to raise money for Macmillan Cancer and also raise the profile of female bikers at the same time. This took the shape of a 450 mile run over 3 days up the west coast of Scotland. This has now blossomed into an annual event, now in […]

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A Long Tale

As we have previously reported, there was a vote in the European Parliament on the 2nd July concerning the European Commission’s three proposals regarding the Road Worthiness Testing (RWT) package and relevant amendments. The three proposals from the European Commission in the RWT package are: Periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers Registration […]

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In Clancy’s Boots

Geoff Hill’s latest update on – THE CS CLANCY CENTENARY RIDE – In Clancy’s Boots Supported by Adelaide Insurance Services and BMW Motorrad. Recreating the first around the world ride 100 years on. This week sees the culmination of Geoff Hill and Gary Walker’s incredible three-month journey retracing CS Clancy’s historic trip around the world. […]

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Parking Bangor

The bike parking in Bangor Co Down has been there for over ten years – at the very least! So if you are  heading for an ice cream or refreshment in this glorious weather or just a ride out to Bangor check out and use the dedicated motorcycle parking! Glenn Thompson, who was originally involved […]

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Strong – Enough!

Back in 2011 motorcyclist Jon Strong submitted a series of complaints to the European Ombudsman. These complaints consisted of allegations that the European Commission failed properly to reply to his correspondence. The on-going and at times, arrogant correspondence to the Commission, contested the quality of a survey that it had conducted (it was only available […]

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