Archives for February 2015

Speed Limit Bill

20 MPH Speed Limits At The Northern Ireland Assembly Previously we have reported on a Private Members’ Bill – Road Traffic (Speed Limits) Bill – being introduced at the Northern Ireland Assembly. On Tuesday of this week this bill when through its second stage to go forward to Committee Stage due on the 15th April […]

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NW 200 Volunteers

Volunteer roles at the Vauxhall International 2015 North West 200 As many people know the International North West 200 is supported by an 800 plus team of experienced volunteers. Some work on an annual basis, others during race week itself, with many volunteers coming from other bodies such as St. John Ambulance, British Red Cross […]

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First Bike On Scene

First Aid For Riders the safety initiative set up by Right To Ride to provide a tailored First Aid Course for riders of all Powered Two Wheelers (PTWs) is now recommending B.I.K.E.R.S. Training, home of the First Bike on Scene (FBoS) – Emergency Response Skills (ERS) to deliver their courses to riders. Set up in […]

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Bike Checkpoints – USA

USA – The American rider organisations the MRF – Motorcycle Rider Foundation and the AMA – American Motorcyclist Association have been fighting against motorcycle-only checkpoints. Motorcycle-only checkpoints first appeared in New York in 2007 and lead to funding for these checkpoints being provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – NHTSA which included “targeting” […]

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Rider Record – O’Reilly Stewart

O’REILLY STEWART SOLICITORS SUPPORTS RIGHT TO RIDE O’Reilly Stewart is continuing its sponsorship to assist us and our supporters at ‘Right to Ride.’ O’Reilly Stewart commented “We support Right To Ride’s commitment to promoting awareness and understanding of road safety to all riders. We feel our involvement will help Right to Ride with its on-going […]

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Lisbon Opens Bus Lanes

Lisbon Portugal – It is likely that Lisbon will soon have its bus lanes open to motorcyclists as proposals were approved in a City Council meeting for pilot. The meeting also approved a proposal for advanced stop lines at traffic lights for motorcycles and mopeds. The reasoning behind all of this is to enhance urban […]

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Adelaide Masters Series – 2015

Adelaide Motorbike Insurance continue their support of Irish Motorcycle Racing ​ Adelaide Motorbike Insurance and Mondello Park have announced details of the 2015 Adelaide Masters Series, Ireland’s biggest Short Circuit Motorcycle Racing Championship. The championship launch took place at the Adelaide Blackhorse Motorcycle Festival in the Kings Hall Belfast on Saturday February 7th. On hand […]

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Bikesafe Dates 2015

Bikesafe – What’s It About Bikesafe recognises that rider’s are a passionate breed, and care deeply about  bikes and the enjoyment derived from them. The Bikesafe initiative is based on professional riding techniques and is designed to enhance the skills of riders who have already passed their test. Topics covered include how to control your […]

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Riders In The EU Parliament

Ireland – MAG Ireland was at the heart of the debate during two days of presentations and discussions at the European Motorcyclists’ Forum with other motorcycle rider organisations, motorcycle experts, policy-makers and stakeholders in Brussels. The forum, organised by the Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA), presented the outcome of the 3 year RIDERSCAN project […]

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At The Festival

The PSNI Bikesafe will be at this years Adelaide Black Horse Motorcycle Festival at the Kings Hall, Belfast from Friday 6th to Sunday 8th February. Road Policing officers will be there to offer advice and encouragement to riders to consider progressing their riding skills. With a free Biksafe assessment what you get is a ride […]

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