FEMA (Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations) has reported that although the Federation is facing a difficult economic situation, its member organisations have banded together and voted on a generous gesture to lower the financial load of some of its members. FEMA says, “But the rider’s community is known for its solidarity. While FEMA’s only real […]
ABS Will Sell Well?
KTM has just announced that the production of their new 2014 models the 1190 Adventure and Adventure R will feature, “a truly revolutionary rider assistance system”, Motorcycle Stability Control (MSC). KTM say that, “This system makes a long held dream come true – an ABS (Advanced Braking System) that even works perfectly while cornering.” The […]
Sustainable2Wheels Success!
Last week’s Sustainable2Wheels event organised by ETRA (European Twowheel Retailers’ Association) at the heart of the European Parliament in Brussels, has been hailed a great success! The event was organised for the fourth time during European Mobility Week on the esplanade of the European Parliament, positioned in the right place for European policymakers to take […]
Looking for Simon’s Tree
At Right To Ride our own passion for riders rights can be traced back to one person only, through his influences on Riders Rights and in his achievements in moving riders rights forward, which started over two decades ago. That one person was Simon Milward, who tragically passed away in 2005 following a road accident […]
MoT Exemption
Historic vehicles exemption from MoT follows through NI Direct Government Services in Northern Ireland has reported on their news page that from Monday 30th September 2013, motor cars, motorcycles and light goods vehicles manufactured or registered before 1960 will be exempt from the mandatory MoT testing. NI Direct say, “MOT reminders will no longer be issued […]
MAG Ireland On RWT
The Irish Motorcyclists Action Group – MAG Ireland has published a very handy, clear “guide” – Where are we now? – on the European Commission’s proposal on Road Worthiness Testing. The “guide” also includes information on the European Committees involved in the proposal for the European Parliament, a bit about voting, something about the EU […]