MAG Ireland on RWT

The Irish Motorcyclists Action Group – MAG Ireland – has reported on the vote in the TRAN (Transport and Tourism) Committee of MEPs that saw a rejection of the European Commissions proposal to introduse mandatory Road Worthiness Testing (RWT) for motorcycles. MAG Ireland’s PRO Victor Donnelly said: “This is a victory for common sense. We’ve […]

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Settled Back In

At Right To Ride we have settled back in to our routine following our extended trip to mainland Europe. To those who have contacted us and become supporters, welcome to our mailing list and we have a pile of post ready to send out with your supporter’s cards and info. For those who requested Diesel Spill stickers […]

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ACEM – Inclusion of PTWs

ACEM the “Association des Constructeurs Européens de Motocycles” which represent the Motorcycle Industry in Europe has published an article on the “defeated” vote of the European Parliament (TRAN Committee) on Periodic Technical Inspection – Road Worthiness (RWT) package. In the article ACEM state that it, “Had been in favour of the inclusion of PTWs in […]

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Major Victory for FEMA!

FEMA, the Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations has intimated that the amendment, adopted by the Transport (Tran – Transport and Tourism) Committee today, excluding all L-category vehicles, including motorcycles, from the scope of the proposed new legislation on Periodic Technical Inspections represents a major victory for FEMA on mandatory PTI. With the Council of Ministers […]

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No Surprises

After todays vote on amendments to the European Commissions roadworthiness proposal, the Transport (TRAN – Transport and Tourism) Committee of MEPs rules motorbikes out of the roadworthiness test package! So it looks like at this stage that here in Northern Ireland and GB there are no surprises and we can keep calm and carry on! […]

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The Secret Button

The secret button at pedestrian crossings – Did you know about this? Well we did’nt We picked up this from an article on the BBC News OUCH Blog posts. Original Source – BBC News OUCH – Click Here OUCH explores the disability world in blog posts and a monthly internet radio talk show. The webpage […]

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Hoping For No Surprises

Tomorrow – 30th May 2013 – sees the TRAN (Transport and Tourism) Committee of MEPs vote on a raft amendments on the Road Worthiness Testing (RWT) which will then reflect the opinion of the European Parliament – however we are hoping for no surprises in the vote as regards motorcycles. The meeting and vote are […]

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Clancy – “Sigiri or Bust!”

Geoff Hill’s latest update on – THE CS CLANCY CENTENARY RIDE – as they have moved across the world! Supported by Adelaide Insurance Services and BMW Motorrad. Recreating the first around the world ride 100 years on. The rain poured down in sheets as the road climbed out of the suburbs of Colombo and wound […]

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SORN For Irish Riders

MAG Ireland the Irish Riders Rights organisation report that their government are looking to introduce SORN – Statutory Off Road Notification. In their report they state that in the UK, “Under SORN, a vehicle may not be declared off-the-road if it sits on your driveway in a drivable condition.” This statement is incorrect something which […]

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Kim Krebs’s Big Life

From the Nurofen (other painkilling drugs are available) advertisement. The documentary highlights Kim Krebs’s Big Life as a land speed racer…………… Nurofen on You Tube – Click Here Kim Krebs’s Big Life  Kim Krebs – Land Speed Racer – Documentary from DSCasting Company on Vimeo.

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