MoT – Brakes On

Last year (March 2014) we reported on the trials to introduce a roller brake test for motorcycles going through their MoT inspection at the Northern Irelands test – MoT – Centres. This change was introduced on 6th October 2014, with the NI Direct Government Services website stating: “Following the introduction of new EU legislation, the […]

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Doc John Hinds

Today – 9th July 2015 sees the laying to rest of Doctor John Hinds, after his fatal accident at the Skerries 100 practice session last weekend while providing medical cover. For those from the world of motorcycling and motorcycle racing in Ireland no introduction is needed to “Doc John”  and his colleague Dr Fred McSorley […]

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Fake Motorcycle Helmets

Paramedics and Road Safety Professionals Warn about FAKE Motorcycle Helmets The Ambulance Motorcycle Club www.ambulancemotorcycleclub.co.uk are warning motorcyclists about the dangers of purchasing motorcycle helmets on Internet auction sites. Motorcyclists are required by law to wear a safety helmet which must be type approved. This single piece of personal safety equipment is vital in protecting […]

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Trikes – Mandatory Helmet Wearing

We have received a DOE (Department Of The Environment) – Road Safety and Vehicle Regulation Division consultation for a “Proposal for the Mandatory Wearing of Helmets on Motor Tricycles”, in Northern Ireland. This highlights that the wearing of helmets for riders of, and passengers on, motor tricycles used on public roads in Northern Ireland would […]

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Belfast Parking Friendly “Revolution”

Belfast City Centre is in the middle of a small motorcycle friendly “revolution”. Motorcycles were allowed access to Bus Lanes over a decade ago and TransportNI are now moving forward with proposals to open free solo motorcycle, scooter and moped on-street motorcycle parking bays. Two of the planned bays are already in operation at Linenhall […]

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PSNI Summer Road Safety

PSNI Launch Summer Road Safety Operation – Is This A Summer Of  Love And Responsibility? The police have launched their summer road safety operation across the province and liaising closely with their, An Garda Síochána Traffic Corps colleagues in the border counties, specifically looking for road users taking unnecessary and potentially life-changing risks. Assistant Chief […]

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Helmets Off – Pump To Shop!

Back in 2009 when we started up Right To Ride, our first involvement in riders issues was in relation to discriminatory signs at a petrol station in Newtownards regarding motorcycle helmets. These signs were later removed after some letter writing by the riders concerned in the area. The signs had said that all bikes and […]

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Photos Charity Ride Outs

The last two ride outs we went along to. Beyond The Battlefield – Charity Ride Out – 14th June 2015, which on the day raised £1200 for the charity. Beyond-The Battlefield – On Facebook www.beyondthebattlefield.org Quay Bikers MCC – Ride-Out For NI Hospice – 21st June 2015, which raised  money for the Northern Ireland Hospice […]

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A Button Of Difference

As you know at Right To Ride, we deal a lot with road safety and issues that surround motorcycling, both on the website and more up to date information and comments via social media, specifically Facebook. One of the groups we follow on Facebook and sit at the same table with at the Road Safety […]

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MAG Ireland – Parking

Waterford officially becomes Ireland’s first Motorbike Friendly County MAG Ireland (The Irish Motorcyclists’ Association) today announced the official launch of dedicated parking provision for PTW (Powered Two Wheelers) vehicles in Waterford City, Tramore and Dungarvan. This is a first for Ireland and is being administered following months of discussions with Waterford City and County Councils. […]

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