Fighting Theft!

This week the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCI), has launched an official security marking scheme called The MASTER Security Scheme to be utilised by its motorcycle members. According to the MCI and listed on the MASTER Security Scheme website, these include BMW Motorad – Honda – Kawasaki – Suzuki – Triumph – Yahama. MCI commented, “The […]

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First Aid Perfectly Formed

The most recent First Aid For Riders full day course – delivered by St John Ambulance (NI) in Northern Ireland saw a perfectly formed class of riders. Although the attendance was low in numbers, the riders from the Goldwing Owners Club of Ireland (GWOCI) North West Region and one individual rider, received the usual high […]

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More Bikes In Bus Lanes

Regional Development Minister Danny Kennedy announced at the start of July 2012, the opening of two new bus lanes in Belfast city centre, on Oxford Street and East Bridge Street, both of which will allow access for motorcycles. The Minister said: “The new bus lanes are part of the Belfast on the Move Transport Masterplan […]

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Historic Vehicles MoT

At Right To Ride we reported recently that we were waiting for the outcome of the Northern Ireland consultation on the exemption of historic vehicles from MoT. This followed a public consultation in both Northern Ireland and GB with the DfT (Department for Transport) GB announcing an exemption. Vehicles manufactured before 1960 will be exempted […]

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Bikes In Bus Lanes

Granting motorcycle access to certain Bus Lanes in Northern Ireland started in 2004 with lobbying over several years from the local regions of, The British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF), the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG UK) and supported by local politicians. Most Bus Lanes in Northern Ireland are available to buses, motorcycles, bicycles and Belfast public hire […]

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Legislation Licence Change

On Monday 2nd July, the Environment Minister Alex Attwood confirmed  the introduction of new legislation on driving licences from 19 January 2013, which is aimed at improving road safety in line with EU requirements. There will be no surprises for those who have followed our news and updates relating to motorcycle licence changes, brought about […]

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First Aid – Last Chance!

This weekend’s First Aid For Riders full day course – delivered by the St John Ambulance (NI) in Northern Ireland – may be the last chance for riders to participate in one of these courses. The course takes place on Saturday 7th July 2012 at the St John Ambulance, Belfast, Knockbracken, Healthcare Park, Saintfield Road […]

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NABD Big Thanks

A Big Thank You From The NABD (National Association for Bikers with a Disability) In December 2011 I had the painful duty of writing a press release announcing the suspension of the NABD Adaption Grant system. In essence demand had outstripped resources and in the first seven months of the 2011-2012 financial-year we had already […]

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Titanic Challenge Sunk

Torrential Rain and Gales Sink the Titanic IAM Motorcycle Challenge The longest day of 2012 was not the usual 21st June for the organisers of the IAM Titanic Motorcycle Challenge World Record Attempt. Rather it was the 22nd June: the day the wind blew and the rain lashed from early morning until late into the […]

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First Aid – Book On

You can now book for the latest First Aid For Riders course delivered by the St John Ambulance (NI) in Northern Ireland. The latest course will take place on Saturday 7th July 2012 at the St John Ambulance Belfast Knockbracken Healthcare Park – Saintfield Road – just outside Belfast. St John Ambulance say, “The course […]

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