Slim’s Cafe Safety Card

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Whether you are out for a ride looking for a bite to eat or just passing through you can now get your Biker NI Safety Card at Slim’s Cafe in Draperstown. Slim’s is situated in St Patrick Street Draperstown, at the foot of the Sperrin Mountains, owner Owen says, “Myself (Owen) and my wife Paula, …….. Read More

New SHARP Helmet Ratings

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On the 28th March 2013 SHARP announced the publication of 11 new helmet safety ratings. The ratings include 8 full face and 3 flip-front, taking the total number rated by SHARP to 300. SHARP, the Safety Helmet Assessment and Rating Programme helps you make a more informed choice when choosing a helmet. When you think …….. Read More

Up Close – First Aid For Riders

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At the latest First Aid For Riders course, delivered by St John Ambulance (NI), riders got up close in helmet removal. The course was again conducted by St John Ambulance trainer Alan Irwin, who took the riders attending through the course details from rendering “general” First Aid to casualty management and helmet removal. Riders attending …….. Read More

First Aid For Riders – Last Place

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One last place is available for the First Aid For Riders course delivered by the St John Ambulance (NI. The day long course, at a cost of £65, will be held on Sunday 17th March 2013 at the St John Ambulance Knockbracken Healthcare Park Saintfield Road. The course provides the knowledge for riders and pillions …….. Read More

Road & Track Riding Skills Day

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Phillip McCallen Motorcycles are running their Road & Track Riding Skills Day on  Sunday 24th March at Nutts Corner The PSNI’s Bike Safe programme will be represented, sharing a wealth of knowledge to help all riders improve upon their skills and become a smoother more confident rider. On the day there will be a small …….. Read More

Biker NI Safety Card Launches

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The Adelaide Motorcycle Festival at the Kings Hall Pavilion, 8th to 10th February 2013, sees the launch of the “Biker NI Safety Card”. The “Biker NI Safety Card” brings the “Ambulance Motorcycle Club” Crash Card initiative to Northern Ireland. It is supported by the major agencies involved in keeping us safe on the road: PSNI …….. Read More

Countdown To Adelaide Festival

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Right To Ride’s Trevor and Elaine took up an invitation from organiser Billy Nutt, to attend the press launch of the Adelaide Motorcycle Festival. The launch at the Ramada Hotel, Shaws Bridge Belfast, saw the major supporters of the festival from title sponsors Adelaide Insurance Services, motorcycle dealers and racers Ben Wilson of Gearlink Kawasaki …….. Read More

Videos

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A video from USA up on the video page – Invisible Invisible Motorcycle — Look Twice — Seeing Them Is Saving Them. Published in May 2012 byABATE of Oklahomawhose mission is to promote and defend motorcyclist freedom, safety, and awareness through education and legislation to make Oklahoma the best place to ride. Our own – …….. Read More

Bad Weather Forecasts

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As the “bad” weather approaches – that’s weather that is colder and couldn’t get any wetter – the internet and especially social networking sites such as Facebook are turning into the weather watching and forecasting centres of the internet. To help you with your weather watching and to decide whether to venture out on your …….. Read More