We picked up this motorcycle awareness campaign from the French motorcycle magazine Moto mag.com which shows a motorcyclist in the rearview mirror of a motorist. The awareness campaign which will last for six months consists of a large poster displayed on the back of 30 lorries in Essonne, a French department in the region of Île-de-France just 40km South of Paris and throughout France. The slogan “ATTENTION FRAGILE !” which needs no translation into English, aims to encourage motorists to pay more attention to “two wheel riders” who remain the most vulnerable users. Moto … [Read more...] about French Rider Awareness
Davys Bikes – Gets The Card
Davys Bikes situated in Bangor and based in the heartland of Balloo Industrial Estate is the latest dealer to stock the Biker NI (CRASH) Safety Card. We popped into the shop recently, which hosts a wide variety of stock from new/used motorcycles to brake pads and the latest clothing from IXON and were enthusiastically welcomed by the director of the business David Milliken. Davy has been trading in the motorcycle industry for over 30 years with an expertise second to none when it comes to motorcycle sales and service. Davys Bikes is continuing to improve their new showroom … [Read more...] about Davys Bikes – Gets The Card
Highwaymen – Get A Card
The Highwaymen MCC – Right To Ride Club Supporters are the latest club to receive the NI Biker Safety (CRASH) Card. The club was formed last year and they are looking forward to a bright new future. Melvyn Anderson the club founder, explains the history of the formation of the Highwaymen MCC, about the club and their future. “Hi – My name is Melvyn Anderson and I have been riding bikes for over 20 years. In that time I have had some small bikes and over the last few years I’ve riden 600 cc to 1000cc bikes. I have also had a 750 cc Kawasaki custom trike which I worked on … [Read more...] about Highwaymen – Get A Card
AA – “Thinks Bikes!”
The AA (Automobile Association) and the AA Charitable Trust, with support from British Cycling and The Motorcycle Industry Association, launched a national ‘Think Bikes!’ awareness campaign in central London last week. The campaign will initially see one million free stickers distributed to drivers as a reminder to do a ‘double-take’ in their mirrors for cycles and motorcycles in their blind spots. It is proposed that the cycle sticker is placed on the passenger’s side and the motorcycle one on the driver’s side. Free stickers can be picked up from all Halfords outlets and will … [Read more...] about AA – “Thinks Bikes!”
A Million Cards
The International Helmet Safety Card One Million Cards Produced And Distributed After three days with our Northern Ireland Biker Safety Card at the Adelaide – Blackhorse Motorcycle Festival in Belfast, news has reached us that one million of the cards have now been produced and distributed worldwide. The card was well received at the festival by those we talked to about its purpose, which is to improve treatment pre hospital in the unfortunate event of a road traffic collision or other injury. Infact people came looking for the stand at the show – from individual riders, clubs, … [Read more...] about A Million Cards
Cards At The Show
The Biker NI Safety – CRASH CARD –will be at this weekend’s Adelaide Blackhorse Motorcycle Festival, to be held over the next three days in the New King’s Hall Pavilion – Balmoral – Belfast. The CRASH Card was originally designed by paramedics through the Ambulance Motorcycle Club. The card was launched at last year’s motorcycle festival and brought the “Ambulance Motorcycle Club” Crash Card initiative to Northern Ireland. The card is supported by the major agencies involved in keeping us safe on the road: PSNI Bikesafe – Northern Ireland Ambulance Service (NIAS) – … [Read more...] about Cards At The Show