Click on the pic to see the NRK TV story (Norwegian only). A message of thanks and information has reached us from “Minutes of a Motorcycle Addict” regarding our previous news story that, Norwegian riders were mad as hell after a car driver was acquitted in court for running down and seriously injuring a motorcyclist. […]
Is It OK To Run Down Motorcyclists?
19th March 2010
Here at Right To Ride we keep in contact with individuals, organisations and blogs from around the globe, all who have a passion for motorcycling and riders rights. Minutes of a Motorcycle Addict – is one of these, based in Norway but with contacts around the world. The latest blog informs us that Norwegian riders […]
MEPs Support FEMA On Guardrails
19th March 2010
The Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA) reports that Dutch MEPs Corien Wortmann-Kool and Wim van de Camp are backing FEMA’s pledge for political action to put an end to dangerous crash barriers. The two Members of the European Parliament have put their weight behind FEMA’s campaign, urging the European Commission to take action now. […]
Good Health At The TT
16th March 2010
Just as Right To Ride got involved in publicising the “Cancellation of Reciprocal Health Agreement”, we received news that the Reciprocal Health Agreement will remain in place for a further six months. Cancellation of the agreement would have meant that all medical service fees apart from A & E, would have had to met by […]
Rise Of the Machines – Electric Power
12th March 2010
The European Commission (EC) on Road Safety has recommended a solution for “Dangerous Motorcycles”, which is that (Electric) power assisted pedal bikes and tilting three wheelers could become acceptable alternatives in the near future for some existing groups of PTW users (that’s motorcyclists in normal speak). However the European Twowheel Retailers’ Association (ETRA) reported in […]
Named Riders Campaign – THINK!
27th February 2010
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 […]
