Preformed Markings NW200

Preformed Markings Assist NW200 Motorcycle Road Race Safety was the main topic when Preformed Markings assisted leading specialist highways contractor EMTEK in Northern Ireland, to provide anti-slip solutions to the many manhole covers that stretch along the NW200 Motorcycle Road Race track. The race (as we know) which started in 1929, runs in a triangle […]

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The CS Clancy Centenary Ride

Supported by Adelaide Insurance Services and BMW Motorrad. Recreating the first around the world ride 100 years on. Background briefing From March 25 to June 24, 2013, author, adventurer and Sunday Times motorcycle columnist Geoff Hill and former road racer Gary Walker will recreate the journey of American writer Carl Stearns Clancy, the first person […]

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Up Close – First Aid For Riders

At the latest First Aid For Riders course, delivered by St John Ambulance (NI), riders got up close in helmet removal. The course was again conducted by St John Ambulance trainer Alan Irwin, who took the riders attending through the course details from rendering “general” First Aid to casualty management and helmet removal. Riders attending […]

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Mutual Recognition of Penalty Points

The DOE (Department of the Environment) has issued a consultation paper which is seeking views on proposals to introduce mutual recognition of penalty points between Northern Ireland and Ireland for the offences of speeding, drink/drug driving, non-wearing of seatbelts and using a mobile phone while driving. Currently, vehicle drivers including motorcyclists from Northern Ireland detected […]

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First Aid For Riders – Last Place

One last place is available for the First Aid For Riders course delivered by the St John Ambulance (NI. The day long course, at a cost of £65, will be held on Sunday 17th March 2013 at the St John Ambulance Knockbracken Healthcare Park Saintfield Road. The course provides the knowledge for riders and pillions […]

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MAG Ireland Phone App

MAG Ireland Launches New Smart Phone App – Irish riders now have a new source of information as MAG Ireland today launched a new smart phone app in association with Carole Nash. The app features event listings, dealer directory, services, and much more besides. Available for iOS and most Android smart phones. Speaking at the […]

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Testing – Routes & Clothing

On 19th January 2013, a  European Directive (3rd European Driving Licence Directive) was implemented. The directive included a raft of changes to the motorcycle licence and testing requirements for new riders. We had meant to add the “GET ON”  campaigns “Routes to Riding” flow chart up on the website for a while now and finally […]

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March Supporters Events

As we head into March our club supporters have all their events lined up and ready to go. With an event or two on nearly every weekend, riders must be busting like excitable March Hares or merely champing at the bit, to get out on the ride outs and other events, which will be raising […]

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Road & Track Riding Skills Day

Phillip McCallen Motorcycles are running their Road & Track Riding Skills Day on Sunday 24th March at Nutts Corner. The PSNI’s Bike Safe programme will be represented, sharing a wealth of knowledge to help all riders improve upon their skills and become a smoother more confident rider. On the day there will be a small […]

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Cards at The Show

We had a fantastic time distributing Biker NI Safety Cards at the Adelaide Motorcycle Festival (Adelaide Insurance Services) at the week end and as we relax our weary feet we can reflect on the three days hard slog. Our thanks to Billy Nutt, show organiser and seller of travel deals at Nutt Travel for squeezing […]

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