ETSC – European Road Safety Transport Council Has this safety body lost the plot? Antonio Avenoso, Executive Director – states – “Amidst the screaming headlines surrounding the possibility of an outbreak of Ebola in Europe over the last few weeks, I can’t help but question our society’s perception of risk. Less than a handful of […]
Event Data Recorder Devices
29th October 2014
A research study regarding Event Data Recorders (EDRs) just published by Directorate General For Internal Policies and requested by the European Parliament’s Committee (MEPs) on Transport and Tourism (TRAN) has the intention to inform the European parliamentary debate on the topic. The study looks at the contribution that EDRs could make to EU road safety […]
General Secretary – FEMA
21st October 2014
The Swedish riders organisation SMC is asking some interesting questions. Can you imagine living near Brussels? Can you speak and write English without any problems? The reason for these questions is because the Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Association is looking for a new General Secretary. The successful candidate will be FEMA’s 6th General Secretary, the […]
Here’s Looking At You……
12th October 2014
Ever since somebody took a 19th century “Sam Browne Belt” and adapted the concept by covering it with high-visibility cloth, then adding reflective material and wore it while riding a motorcycle, there has been a debate whether high-visibility (aka Day Glo or Hi Viz) actually helps riders’ visibility. In 2011 to 2013, rumours were rife […]
ACEM – Yesterday’s Rider
2nd October 2014
ACEM, the European Association of Motorcycle Manufacturers, has unveiled its new road safety strategy, the “Safe Ride to the Future” initiative to the world at the 10th International Motorcycle Conference (IfZ) in Cologne, Germany, which coincided with this year’s Intermot motorcycle show. ACEM comments that the document sets out the European motorcycle industry’s commitment to […]
FIM Institute
27th September 2014
The FIM – Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme has proudly announced the inauguration of the FIM Institute. The Institute set up by the FIM is a non-profit organisation which is located in the TechnoPark MotorLand (Alcañiz, Spain), that will develope technological solutions to improve safety in motorsport and sustainability in the world of motorcycling. All of […]
Save Time And Money
24th September 2014
Europe – The Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations FEMA reports that during the summer they carried out mobility tests in various European cities using a combination of different modes of transport. FEMA’s conclusion is that if you want to save time and money – use a bike! However London as a major European city is […]
Guardrails Kill Motorcyclists
22nd September 2014
Sweden: SMC (Sveriges MotorCyklister) the Swedish motorcyclists association have stated that they are convinced that this summer’s low death toll in motorcycle accidents could have been even lower if the design of the road environment was not so deadly for riders – vulnerable road users. SMC states that, “Six of the 22 people who died […]
Walking – a Shared Responsibility
22nd September 2014
The “Northern Ireland Pedestrian Fatality Report 2014” follows Right To Ride’s Dr Elaine Hardy in-depth study of motorcycle fatalities: “Northern Ireland Motorcycle Fatality Report 2012″. Once again, Elaine has again been able to have access to the case files of the Forensic Science Northern Ireland Road Traffic Investigation Team and the Coroner’s Service, Northern Ireland […]
Hi-Viz Last Chance Saloon
21st September 2014
Last year we published a short survey for riders to complete. The survey asked riders simple questions regarding High Visibility clothing which were: Do You Wear Hi-Viz (Yes/No) and your reason for wearing or not wearing Hi-Viz. The lead up to the survey was mainly because of the proposals in France to make the wearing […]
