Traffic Light Loop Sensors

Riders on the NI Bikers Forum have highlighted an issue on our roads regarding motorcycles. This time it considers certain Traffic Light Loop Sensors which are embedded in the road surface. Riders report that the sensors are not triggering the traffic lights during time periods when traffic is light or late at night & early […]

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Mandatory ABS Is Not A Solution

As reported by Right To Ride, the meeting of the Working Group on “Motorcycles”/MVEG took place in Brussels on the 21st October. The EU Commission presented its proposal for a regulation on type-approval and market surveillance of L-category vehicles. The Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA) who were present at the meeting to exchange views, […]

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Motorcyclists are Vulnerable?

MEP biker Bernd Lange (Germany) – raising the awareness of dangers faced by his fellow riders – around 50% of accidents are caused by the fact that there is not enough recognition by car drivers – who need to be educated to have better cooperation with motorbikes. Malcolm Harbour MEP (UK) – regarding key causes […]

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October Events Party Show Safety

Four of Right To Ride’s motorcycle club supporters are holding events in October, from a fund raiser to a scary Halloween Rock night to a “Cider Bash” with a bike show.   Fallen Heroes MCC – Fund Raiser – Friday 29th October 2010 Coyotes RC – 4th Halloween Rock Nite – Saturday 30th October 2010 […]

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Supporting the AMIANI

Right To Ride supports the recently launched Approved Motorcycle Instructors Association (N.I.) – AMIANI. The AMIANI represent their members who are motorcycle instructors within Northern Ireland with the aim to provide rider training to a professional standard with safety, courtesy and patience in mind at all times. As an organisation the AMIANI express their members’ […]

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Mind The Joint – Slippy When Wet!

Riders on the NI Bikers Forum have voiced concerns and are warning other riders of the hazard of new joints on the M3 Lagan Bridge in Belfast. According to Roads Service the bridge joints where replaced during June and August to ensure their continued high performance in coping with today’s traffic volumes. The joints appear […]

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East Antrim DUP Ride-Out

Taking up Finance Minister Sammy Wilsons invitation, Right To Right’s Trevor Baird joined Sammy and 40 riders on the recent annual East Antrim DUP Ride-Out. Under an ominous sky, the ride out started from the Antrim Civic Centre where riders were welcomed by DUP Mayor Pam Lewis and Road Racer John Burrows who was on […]

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FIM – Not Just Sporting Matters

You may be aware of the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme), which was founded in 1904 and is the world governing body for motorcycle sport. Among its 49 FIM World Championships, the main events covered are MotoGP, Superbike, Endurance, Motocross, Supercross, Trial, Enduro and Speedway. The FIM is an independent association formed by 101 National […]

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Periodic Technical Inspections for NI?

Right To Ride has responded to the European Commission’s (EU) consultation relating to Periodic Technical Inspections (PTI) for motor vehicles and their trailers by submitting separate comments to the Commission’s online questionnaire. The purpose of the EU consultation was to seek views on possible new policies regarding present arrangements on PTI and Roadside inspections which […]

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IAM Expands

The “Institute of Advanced Motorists” charity has expanded in Northern Ireland. To cope with the demand for more advanced rider training in Northern Ireland, the charity – Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has joined forces with a number of local interested parties i.e. BikeSafe, Phillip McCallen Motorcycles, the Quay Vipers Motorcycle Club and Adelaide Insurance […]

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