“A Survey You Can’t Miss”

David Neely writes in his “On Two Wheels” column in the Belfast Telegraph regarding the Right To Ride Near Miss Survey. David says about near misses, “if you have been riding for any length of time”, or “if you’ve been on a bikes for more years than you remember, you’ll have had more near misses […]

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RoSPA Information Nights

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ advanced drivers and riders network is expanding in Northern Ireland, with prospective tutors and group members invited to two information nights to find out more. Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service’s (NIFRS’s) Road Rescue Team will be demonstrating its skills at the two events, which will be […]

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Diesel Spills

Right To Ride reports that due to the efforts of the KillSpills anti-diesel spill campaign, the Department for Transport (DfT) is to undertake a two-year study into the problem of diesel spillages and the most effective way of cleaning them up. Although in Northern Ireland the Department for Regional Development (DRD) through the Roads Service […]

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Near Miss Riders Survey

Right To Ride publishes the Near Miss Riders Survey report. The findings of the survey have identified situations that appear to be more prevalent for motorcyclists, which are the potential for collisions between motorcycles and other vehicles, followed by problems with the conditions of roads and road infrastructure. Read more      

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We Are Not Bugs!

A new “safety” video produced by the Norsk Motorcykkel Union (NMCU) in Norway. The video has a comedy slant on the serious issue of car drivers that never see a motorcycle. In Norway, 8 out of ten collisions are caused by drivers that never see the motorcycle, similar to the issue that we face here! […]

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Cheaper Road Tax – Why Not?

Motorcyclists could be paying less VED (Vehicle Excise Duty) – Road Tax – if the same CO2 emissions based VED scheme was introduced for motorcycles that is already in place for cars – and from April 2010, for new car purchases. But they won’t unless the motorcycle manufacturers supply CO2 emission information. Read the Right […]

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Bike Safety Down Under

The Australian state of Victoria has launched a new strategic action plan for Victorian motorcycle and scooter riders. Launched on the 31st August 2009 by the Minister for Roads and Ports, Tim Pallas, the new plan, Victoria’s Road Safety and Transport Strategic Action Plan for Powered Two Wheelers 2009-2013 integrates both road safety and transport […]

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Motorcyclists Hit The Coast Road

Motorcyclists hit the Antrim Coast Road on Sunday 30th August 2009 at the Cushendall Boat Club and Car Park in Moyle District Council area. Attending the “Ride It Right” inaugural event, riders experienced a day of serious motorcycle riding assessments with Bikesafe, with advice and feedback on their riding techniques. Riders used the opportunity to […]

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Sharp Helmet Safety Scheme

New Helmet Safety Ratings Unveiled Ahead Of Bank Holiday Weekend New safety ratings for motorcycle helmets were published today by Road Safety Minister, Paul Clark. An additional 25 motorcycle helmets have been rated by SHARP – the Department for Transport’s Safety Helmet Assessment and Ratings Programme – taking the number of ratings published to 150. […]

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Supporters – Biker Dogs MC

New international supporters join Write To Ride, the Biker Dogs MC, who support the right of dogs to ride motorcycles, promote the safety of all canines who ride motorcycles and speak out against the mistreatment of canines. The Association’s primary purposes are: (a) Develop a bond between people who like to ride motorcycles with their […]

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