A Long Tale

As we have previously reported, there was a vote in the European Parliament on the 2nd July concerning the European Commission’s three proposals regarding the Road Worthiness Testing (RWT) package and relevant amendments. The three proposals from the European Commission in the RWT package are: Periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers Registration […]

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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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Strong – Enough!

Back in 2011 motorcyclist Jon Strong submitted a series of complaints to the European Ombudsman. These complaints consisted of allegations that the European Commission failed properly to reply to his correspondence. The on-going and at times, arrogant correspondence to the Commission, contested the quality of a survey that it had conducted (it was only available […]

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Riders On – RWT

After yesterday’s European Plenary session at the Parliament in Strasbourg for the vote concerning the Road Worthiness Testing proposals from the European Commission, FEMA (Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations) as the representative of their members, i.e. European Riders’ Organisations, has released some information on what happened in the vote. Similarly SMC (Swedish Association of Motorcyclists) […]

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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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Down to the Wire

In mid-June 2013, Siim Kallas the Vice-President of the European Commission, attended a road safety conference in Brussels organised by ETSC (European Transport Safety Council). ETSC is a Brussels-based independent non-profit making organisation which is dedicated to reducing the number of deaths and injuries in transport in Europe. At the conference Mr Kallas gave a […]

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