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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Cookstown Motorcycle Show

The Biker NI Safety Card attended the Cookstown Motorcycle Show, held on Saturday 29th June 2013. The show took place at the First Presbyterian Church Grounds Cookstown. The proceeds from the show, which was sponsored by Vauxhall – Donnelly Dungannon and opened by Steve Plater – Fomer NW & TT Winner is being donated to […]

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Hi Viz Thin End

Whilst we have just reported on the recommendations by France’s National Road Safety Council to the French Government on the carrying of Hi Viz vests for French motorcyclists, MAG Ireland, the Irish Motorcyclists’ Action Group, reports that in Ireland novice riders will have to wear a fluorescent “N” tabard. The announcement has come as the […]

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Clancy – Horribly Wrong!

Geoff Hill’s latest update on – THE CS CLANCY CENTENARY RIDE – Horribly Wrong! Supported by Adelaide Insurance Services and BMW Motorrad. Recreating the first around the world ride 100 years on. In northern California, we tilted east through the foothills of the Sierras, with Mount Shasta in the distance covered in snow even in […]

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