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EU Travels

14th May 2014

As we travel on an extended lifestyle journey to the Southern States of Europe – Spain and Portugal – via France we have been posting on the Right To Ride EU Facebook page. This has composed mainly of pictures and some comments on the difference between these states and the Northern European State of the […]

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Davys Bikes – Gets The Card

12th May 2014

Davys Bikes situated in Bangor and based in the heartland of Balloo Industrial Estate is the latest dealer to stock the Biker NI (CRASH) Safety Card. We popped into the shop recently, which hosts a wide variety of stock from new/used motorcycles to brake pads and the latest clothing from IXON and were enthusiastically welcomed […]

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Down But Not Out!

5th May 2014

As you may know our website at Right To Ride was “off-line” over a period of two weeks recently. Our host finally resolved the problem, after a certain amount of pushing on our part, pointing out that a previous service had in polite terms messed up our IP addresses and other technical “stuff”. Not Out […]

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ACEM’s “New” Man

28th April 2014

ACEM the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers (ACEM) has announced the appointment of Antonio Perlot as its new Secretary General, with effect from 1 May 2014. Mr Perlot was appointed at the ACEM General Assembly in March 2013 and will replace Jacques Compagne (61), who after 10 years at the helm of ACEM will be […]

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Ireland Texting Banned

12th April 2014

Texting while driving now ‘completely prohibited’ Following up on a commitment made during a recent distracted driving conference attended by MAG Ireland, Minister for Transport Dr. Leo Varadkar has announced that he has just signed a law formally banning texting while driving effective from May 1st. Although many people assumed texting was already banned, the […]

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Last Ride? Your Choice

4th April 2014

A ROAD policing inspector who tragically lost his father in a motorbike collision has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of riding whilst tired. Insp Dave Mangan from Lancashire Constabulary has created a short film about his father Mike’s last ride which will be shown to bikers across the county as well […]

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A "Wee" Mention

1st April 2014

We love a mention in print, because it makes some of our “stuff” seem worthwhile. We have been mentioned in the latest edition of the BMF (British Motorcyclists Federation” member magazine – Motorcycle Rider – yes you have to be a member to receive it. Howard Anderson Northern Ireland Regional Chairman in his report says, […]

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VED Rates 2014

20th March 2014

In yesterdays budget – Wednesday 19th March 2014 – the government increased the amount of road tax – Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) – that road users have to pay. This increase, albeit a small increase included most motorcycles, apart from those under 150cc. The largest bikes, over 600cc the VED was put from £78 to […]

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FIM – Public Policy Newsletter

19th March 2014

The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM, Federation of International Motorcycling) has announced the re-launch of its Public Policy Newsletter. The decision to re-launch the newsletter was taken at last months FIM Commissions Conference in Geneva, Jesper Christensen, Director of the Public Affairs Commission said, “Previously the focus was very much on the European scene, but […]

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Job At The BMF

19th March 2014

The British Motorcyclists Federation is looking to recruit a  – Government Relations Executive Officer (GREO) The BMF, the UK leading Riders Rights organisation, is looking to recruit a dynamic person to fill this exciting and challenging role and to join the hard working staff and volunteers within this exciting and vibrant organisation. This role will […]

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