Archives for 2014

MAID’en NORN IRON

Maid’en Norn Iron is asking like-minded ladies if they fancy taking part in a two day 300 mile motorcycle ride across Northern Ireland on Saturday 23rd August and Sunday 24th August 2014 and most of all do you like to have fun? If you’ve just answered yes to all of these questions, well then why […]

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New Man At The BMF

The British Motorcyclists Federation has announced that their new Government Relationship Executive (GRE) is Graeme Hay. The news was announced at the BMF Show, May 17-18, held at the East Of England Showground in Peterborough and Graeme says he has big plans for the BMF . At Right To Ride we wish Graeme all the […]

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Riders Voice

Manhole/service covers are seen by many riders as an object to avoid went out riding, as they are seen as offering less grip especially if worn or in wet conditions. As we have said previously, “It’s Not Rocket Science”, that non-slip solutions are available for metallic manhole or service covers. The latest addition to helping […]

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EU Travels

As we travel on an extended lifestyle journey to the Southern States of Europe – Spain and Portugal – via France we have been posting on the Right To Ride EU Facebook page. This has composed mainly of pictures and some comments on the difference between these states and the Northern European State of the […]

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Davys Bikes – Gets The Card

Davys Bikes situated in Bangor and based in the heartland of Balloo Industrial Estate is the latest dealer to stock the Biker NI (CRASH) Safety Card. We popped into the shop recently, which hosts a wide variety of stock from new/used motorcycles to brake pads and the latest clothing from IXON and were enthusiastically welcomed […]

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Down But Not Out!

As you may know our website at Right To Ride was “off-line” over a period of two weeks recently. Our host finally resolved the problem, after a certain amount of pushing on our part, pointing out that a previous service had in polite terms messed up our IP addresses and other technical “stuff”. Not Out […]

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ACEM’s “New” Man

ACEM the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) has announced the appointment of Antonio Perlot as its new Secretary General, with effect from 1 May 2014. Mr Perlot was appointed at the ACEM General Assembly in March 2013 and will replace Jacques Compagne (61), who after 10 years at the helm of ACEM will be […]

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Ireland Texting Banned

Texting while driving now ‘completely prohibited’ Following up on a commitment made during a recent distracted driving conference attended by MAG Ireland, Minister for Transport Dr. Leo Varadkar has announced that he has just signed a law formally banning texting while driving effective from May 1st. Although many people assumed texting was already banned, the […]

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Last Ride? Your Choice

A ROAD policing inspector who tragically lost his father in a motorbike collision has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of riding whilst tired. Insp Dave Mangan from Lancashire Constabulary has created a short film about his father Mike’s last ride which will be shown to bikers across the county as well […]

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A "Wee" Mention

We love a mention in print, because it makes some of our “stuff” seem worthwhile. We have been mentioned in the latest edition of the BMF (British Motorcyclists Federation” member magazine – Motorcycle Rider – yes you have to be a member to receive it. Howard Anderson Northern Ireland Regional Chairman in his report says, […]

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