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 […]
The Tampered Spirit of Motorcycling
11th February 2010
Right To Ride says that the spirit and historic tradition of motorcyclists modifying their motorcycles will be eroded by suggested anti-tampering regulations for motorcycles. Our latest correspondence with DG (Directorate-General) Enterprise regarding a framework regulation for motorcycles to regulate emissions and the safety of motorcycles, through anti-tampering regulation, has brought important information to our attention. […]
FEMA Promotes A Sustainable Future
11th February 2010
FEMA – Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations – 24 national riders’ rights organisations from 19 European countries reports that at their last Committee Meeting in Brussels at the end of January 2010 the members of FEMA agreed to increase their focus on environmental issues. FEMA now has a mandate to call for CO2-labelling for newly […]
Royal Road Safety Acclamation For GRIPTOP™
1st February 2010
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. […]
Brussels Tampers With Motorcycles
26th January 2010
Right To Ride reports that over in Euro land discussions are afoot that could change the world of motorcycling as we know it. A European Commission Motorcycle Working Group (MCWG) consisting of representatives from member states (National Government “Experts”), Motorcycle Industry, Motorcycle Retail Associations, Motorcycle User organisations and Associations, Uncle Tom Cobley and all, have […]
Ten Reasons – Electric Motorcycles
7th January 2010
Wes Siler, Editor of the American online motorcycle magazine, Hell For Leather, www.hellforleathermagazine.com writes a forward thinking article – Ten Reasons Why You Should Be Excited About Electric Motorcycles. Electric motorcycles are slow. Electric motorcycles are expensive. Electric motorcycles don’t go very far before they run out of juice. Electric motorcycles don’t go “vroom vroom.” […]
