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The Netherlands: No Full Face Helmets On The Street
Posted on 30. Jan, 2012 by admin.
Following closely in the footsteps of France and Belgium, The Netherlands are voting in a law forbidding the wearing of face masks, traditionally found in Muslim countries. This means that the traditional nicabs or burqas worn by Muslim women will be outlawed. But what that also means is that a full face helmet will be outlawed as well.
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Europe 2011 Motorcycle Registrations Statistics
Posted on 30. Jan, 2012 by admin.
The Association of European Motorcycle Manufacturers, ACEM, have released the sales statistics for motorcycles and other PTWs in Europe for 2011. In average over 32 countries last year, there was a reduction in the number of motorcycles and other PTWs sold. More than 1.7 million units were pushed out the door last year.
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Renting An Electric Scooter In France
Posted on 20. Oct, 2011 by admin.
Peugeot is offering a rental service, initially in the French cities, but shortly all over the big European cities of not only their normal scooter range, but also of their electric scooter, the e-VivaCity. Prices are very reasonable. Currently their web site only allows rentals in France (and in French)
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United Nations Condemns European Motorcycle License
Posted on 14. Oct, 2011 by admin.
The United Nations is telling the European Commission to watch out with the standard and uniform driving license for motorcycle riders. The aim to have a dual stage license, one for beginners with a restricted power, the other for more experienced bikers, is going to cause problems internationally. Next step: - bomb Europe..
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Save What You Can! What Would You Save?
Posted on 06. Oct, 2011 by admin.
If you could only save one thing in your household, what would you save? These guys in the Philippines have got their priorities right! …
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Top Internet Stories - 16 September 2011
Posted on 16. Sep, 2011 by admin.
Sometime there’s very little, sometimes a lot of interesting motorcycle articles on the internet. Here’s two weeks worth of motorcycle articles I’ve been reading. - Armoured Harley-Davidson Motorcycle ( Silodrome ) - No More Heros, No More Real Adventures - Or: Why Do You Want To Travel The World
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How To Cross A River On Your Motorcycle
Posted on 15. Sep, 2011 by admin.
Who wants to get their motorcycle wet & dirty when crossing a river? Not these folks..
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Lightweight Camping Tent For Your Motorcycle
Posted on 19. Aug, 2011 by admin.
The Sea to Summit Specialist tents are so incredibly lightweight and compact, you can carry it easily with you on your motorcycle the next time you go camping. Why is it important? First you are less heavy, secondly you’ll burn up less fuel and third, and this is the most important, you’ll be able to carry more beer
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An Honest Government?
Posted on 08. Aug, 2011 by admin.
Well, what do you know? One government is playing an honest “game”. NSW in Australia is removing speed cameras that have not shown that they save lives, but instead generate revenue.