Motorcycle News (MCN) the UK’s weekly motorcycle newspaper reports that its protest ride in Brussels, against proposed EU Regulations for motorcycles, attracted riders from the UK, France and Belgium. The protest ride was planned to take place on the same day that the Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) committee was due to vote on […]
Irish Bikers Thousands Protest
31st October 2011
On Saturday the 29th October the United Bikers of Ireland organised protest ride saw over 3,000 bikers descend on Dublin’s Government buildings, the Dail against proposed new EU Laws from the European Commission’s – Approval and market surveillance of two – or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles. Riders rode in from various organised starting points across […]
United Bikers of Ireland
26th October 2011
United Bikers of Ireland is a new group who are all volunteers based in the ROI which aims to try and fight against the new EU Laws which are proposed in the European Commission’s – Approval and market surveillance of two – or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles. As a committee United Bikers of Ireland feel […]
FEMA Interview – Malcolm Harbour
18th October 2011
The Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA) have published an interview with Malcolm Harbour UK MEP, Chair of Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) committee and shadow Rapporteur who is considering amendments to the European Commissions proposal on Approval and market surveillance of two – or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles. At Right To Ride we […]
Update on French Protests etc etc
13th October 2011
The French motorcycle magazine, MOTOMAG reports on what seems to be a change of position from the French Government after the recent mass protests by French riders. The protests, regarding new traffic legislation proposals, included for motorcyclists the mandatory wearing of Hi-Viz. MOTOMAG reports that the Interior Minister persists in the idea of improving the […]
FEMA Green & Alternative
11th October 2011
The Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA) says it is driving the debate on Motorcycling, mobility and the environment, with the publication of position papers on two of the topics at the top of the political agenda: protection of the environment, and transport policies. FEMA says, “Riders at FEMA did their homework” saying that, “the […]
BMF On Regulations
8th October 2011
The British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) have commented on the EU Regulation proposals that are nearing final stages, before being voted on in the European Parliament. Joining the public debate, the BMF have arisen to give their view on the myths and fallacies that have been perpetuated to UK riders, in particular leading up to a […]
