Named Riders Campaign – THINK!

The Department for Transport (DfT) in Great Britain have launched a “bold” new THINK! campaign to cut motorcyclist deaths. The new £3.5 million campaign marks a radical departure for THINK! after research showed drivers are more likely to notice motorcyclists on the roads if they personally know them. The THINK! adverts put motorcyclists at the […]

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Royal Road Safety Acclamation For GRIPTOP™

A highly innovative range of access covers (manhole covers) which significantly reduces the risk of skidding and skid-related road accidents has been recognised with a prestigious international road safety award. The GripTop™ range, produced by iron technology leader Saint-Gobain PAM UK, won the Motorcycle Award category at the 2009 Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards. […]

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The New Year Looking Forward

Right to Ride looks forward to the New Year in 2010: Bikers R Voters Upcoming Westminster General Election – European Parliament and Assembly watch – what the politicians do for motorcycling. www.bikersrvoters.org European Issues Also a special watch on European Issues – Anti Tampering – Environmental – Compulsory ABS Brakes – Power Limits – Crash […]

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The Coast Road Rocks

The BBC have reported that the Coast road has been closed because of rock falls. The A2 road is closed near Garron Point outside Carnlough. Ride It Right Chairman Trevor Baird says, “The Coast Road may rock for riders during the summer months and good weather.” “The first real riding days for hibernating riders may […]

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Merry Christmas

Right To Ride got in the Christmas spirit today. The company “side” car transported Santa to visit 470 excited children – and – the equally excited staff of Elmgrove Primary School in Belfast! Although wrapped up warm, Santa’s (not so) little helper chauffeured Santa, with his nose glowing as red and bright as Rudolf’s, shiny […]

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Safety Initiatives Win Royal Recognition

The Motor Cycle Industry Association (MCI) has announced the winner of its special award that recognises road safety initiatives, in the field of motorcycling. ‘Grip Top’ has been selected as the winner of the Motor Cycle Industry Sponsored award . The creators of ‘Grip Top’ have developed a new service cover that offers levels of […]

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Father Of Motorcycle Research Passes On

Right To Right has heard of the death of Harry Hurt, 81, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. One of the world’s foremost authorities on motorcycle crashes and their causes. Harry Hurt died on November 29th at a hospital in Pomona, California, he had a heart attack after back surgery. The obituary by Susan […]

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