MAG Vacancies

The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK) reports that it has vacancies at MAG Central, based near Warwick. The vacancies, that aim to take over from the roles of the employees that recently left and which are outlined in MAG’s announcement, seem to be looking for individuals or an individual to take up the mantle of […]

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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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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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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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Clancy – Strangely Content

Geoff Hill’s latest update on – THE CS CLANCY CENTENARY RIDE – Strangely Content! Supported by Adelaide Insurance Services and BMW Motorrad. Recreating the first around the world ride 100 years on. As we crested a mountain to be met by all its cousins stretching all the way to the horizon, Dr G pulled into […]

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Missing B26

An Article from Ken German a former head of the motorcycle unit at the Metropolitan Police’s stolen vehicle squad and now advises bike makers and insurers. It’s now over 75 years ago that Mr D Thomson went to Pride and Clark motorcycles of 158 Stockwell Road in Brixton SW9 and bought himself a new black […]

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SORN – Down South

For riders down south of the border MAG Ireland, the Irish Motorcyclists’ Action Group, are highlighting changes to the system of declaring a vehicle off road and thus avoiding the requirement to pay motor tax for the period of non use. The existing arrangement is that a vehicle owner got their signature witnessed on forms […]

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