Safer Motorcycling in Europe

FIM Europe the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme a sponsor of the upcoming European Motorcyclists’ Forum asks the question – “How to tackle motorcycle safety challenges for the next decade?” FIM Europe say,“This is the question to which RIDERSCAN project will commit to give an answer.” They explain that the EU co-financed RIDERSCAN project, a European […]

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European Motorcyclists’ Forum

MAG Ireland – The Irish Motorcyclists’ Association has annouced that Irish Riders will be represented at the forthcoming European Motorcyclists Forum. MAG Ireland state that, “While we did have some misgivings about certain aspects of the project, we look forward to seeing the results presented on the day.” “As a founding member of FEMA, we […]

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Northern Coasters Scooter Club

At Right To Ride we especially welcome the Northern Coasters Scooter Club as supporters – the first scooter club out of many that are based in Northern Ireland. The club has entered its 10th year while most of the clubs members have “been at it” for the last 30 years. With current membership standing at […]

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Non News – ABS

Non News – Move along nothing to see here – Thousands of European motorcyclists did not take to the street in disgust at the news of a 125cc motorcycle fitted with ABS (Advanced Braking System) even if it costs £200 more than the non ABS version as llisted for the Yamaha MT-125 ABS. Mandatory braking […]

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PTWs Exist

Riders of Powered Two Wheelers (PTWs – Motorcycles – Scooters – Mopeds) may indirectly benefit from a new iconic foot and bicycle bridge over the river Lagan as proposals moved a step forward today with the announcement of a preferred option. The Department for Regional Development (DRD) have outlined the proposal bridge as, “A 141 […]

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Fatalities Drop – USA

USA: The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) reports on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announcement that motorcycle fatalities in the USA have dropped for the second year in a row. According to the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, or FARS data, collected by the federal government, motorcycle fatalities for 2013 dropped from 4,986 to 4,668 […]

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Commissioning Safety!

The Belfast Telegraph reports that Mark Durkin, Minister for the Department Of the Environment (DOE), has commissioned a new motorcycle safety campaign.  Quoting the minister as stating that “as motorcycle deaths have shown a particular rise, and, statistically, riding a motorcycle carries the highest risk of any road use.” Recently RTR was interviewed by the […]

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Work Place Travel Plans

On the nibusinessinfo.co.uk FaceBook page we asked a question to their own question regarding organisations introducing a sustainable travel plan. “A workplace travel plan can encourage your staff to use alternatives to travelling alone in their cars. This can help save your business and your workers time and money, improve productivity and reduce your environmental […]

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Pesky MEPs

Those pesky European MEPs – Dutch MEP Wim van de Camp – getting involved in and supporting motorcycling as an ambassador for the Friends of the TT Circuit Assen foundation. The Friends of the TT Circuit Assen, is committed to a positive image of the TT Circuit in Assen and defends the interests of all […]

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Ulster Vespa Club – Ride Out

With the dire need to get out of the house and blow some of the cobwebs away after the festive season, we ventured a few miles out to Donagahdee. The day turned out to be very cold for the 60th anniversary of the Ulster Vespa Club inaugural event, which was a run to Donagahdee held […]

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