Archives for 2015

FIM Europe Strategic Moves

The FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) Europe has announced that its Strategic Plan Working Group (SPWG) has met in Italy with the aim of developing FIM Europe strategies for the next five/ten years. Part of those strategies appear to mention the road going rider along with motorcycle sport to strengthen the position of motorcycling in […]

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Valhalla and the Fjörd

You may or may not have heard of local motorcyclist and author Peter Moore. However in all probability Peter would have passed you or been down your road in his travels across Ireland by motorcycle, writing and riding through history as he goes. Peter’s writings have led to the publishing of his book, “Valhalla and […]

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TT – ‘Don’t Bin It’

TweetbeatIOM to support TT road safety campaign The Isle of Man Constabulary – that’s the police to you and me – has announced that its social media channels will play a key role in efforts to promote road safety during this year’s TT Festival. @TweetbeatIOM will help to keep Twitter followers up to date with […]

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Hi-Viz In France

Straight from the website of the French Riders Group – FFMC – the end of their government plans for riders to wear hi-viz is finally transposed into law to carry a hi-viz vest on/in their motorcycle and other vehicles – three-wheeled motorized or non bodywork motor quadricycle. The hi-viz should have a CE mark certifying […]

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Fermanagh Waffle – All Fixed!

Update 24th May 2015 – No More Fermanagh Waffle! Read our original article below and view the pictures to see: that the service cover has been completely replaced……………….our thanks to the rider for picking up the original danger of this service cover, keeping at Transport NI and for Transport NI acting “quickly” after the danger […]

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Not A Bike?

USA – MRF – Motorcycle Riders Foundation – ABATE – A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments – NHTSA – National Highway Traffic Safety Administration – discuss the Autocycle. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation along with ABATE of Illinois recently met with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to discuss certain three-wheeled vehicles currently being included in […]

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Alcohol Code 69

Europe – We are falling a bit short on worthwhile European motorcycle news, so here is something from the European Commission on alcohol interlocks and a new EU driving licence code. Here is what the European Commission have to say. To improve road safety the European Commission has just introduced a harmonised EU code on […]

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MAG Ireland – ICE

Our friends at MAG Ireland – The Irish Motorcyclists’ Association – have launched their new membership card to include an ICE number. Their new plastic credit card style membership card includes all pertinent membership information plus a unique and simple addition – An ICE (In Case of Emergency) number. The ICE Number programme enables first responders such […]

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MAG Elects New Chair

The Motorcycle Action Group Limited (MAG) announces that at its 2015 Annual Group Conference (AGC) on Saturday 11th April 2015, the group elected a new chair. The event was hosted in Bridgewater by the South West Region of the group. The 350 seat capacity hall was filled by members who listened to the reports of […]

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Principal Insurance In Ireland

Principal Insurance now open for business in Ireland MAG Ireland – The Irish Motorcyclists’ Association have announced that Principal Insurance is now open for business in Ireland. The company is offering quotes via telephone – on 1800 945 946 – and its dedicated Irish website at: www.principalinsurance.ie For Northern Ireland and the rest of the […]

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