The following is a brief summary of some of the work undertaken within the
Campaigns portfolio in recent weeks. Background to any of the topics mentioned
can be found by referring to previous issues of MAGlink and on the website www.magireland.org
. For further information or if you have any comments or questions you can contact
the MAG Office at office@magireland.org or telephone 01 4530797 (MAG Office).
1. MAG Ireland AGM - Saturday 26th May 2007 at 1.00pm at The Farmers Kitchen,
Drinagh Court Hotel, Rosslare Road, Drinagh, Co Wexford - all current members
welcome!
2. Compulsory Basic Training - the Road Safety Authority recently published
a consultative paper on the issue of Compulsory Basic Training for motorcyclists.
MAG Ireland has prepared a detailed response to same for submission.
3. Bikers are Voters. In advance of the forthcoming general election we are
preparing a new "Bikers are Voters" leaflet setting out the main areas
of change which we want the next Government to consider.
4. Insurance - Quinn Direct is now quoting for motorcycle insurance. At the
recent Bike Show in Dublin, MAG held a meeting with eBike insurance who are
planning on offering insurance here later this year - to see what they offer
in the UK have a look at http://www.ebikeinsurance.co.uk/
5. MAG manned a stand at last weekend's Vintage and Veteran bike show in Carlow
- many thanks to all those who supported us there.
6. MAG is a member of FEMA the Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations
who advance the cause of motorcycling at a European level. To see what they
are doing on your behalf, have a look at http://www.fema.ridersrights.org/
7. Finally - it'll never catch on here...
WEIRD NEWS: AUSSIE BIKERS RIDE NUDE TO GET YOUR ATTENTION SEX? Now the Motorcycle
Council of New South Wales has your attention. Stripped for action, the Australian
bikers set out on their 'now notice us' ride. The number of motorcycles and
scooters on Sydney's streets is increasing as motorists look for ways to avoid
high fuel prices and congestion. Sick of being ignored by Sydney drivers, motorcyclists
are hitting back with a publicity campaign featuring nude riders and the slogan:
"Come on, what do we have to do to get you to look twice?" Photographs
and a video being submitted to television stations as a community service announcement
during Motorcycle Awareness Week, Oct 28 - Nov 5, show motorcyclists riding
naked through the streets of Sydney, puzzling passers-by.
The motorcyclists are men and women of different shapes and sizes to highlight
that riders come from all walks of life. Guy Stanford, chairman of the MCC of
NSW, said it was a lighthearted approach to a serious issue. "We hope that
people have a good laugh at our expense but also see how vulnerable motorcyclists
can be on the road and remember to look twice, particularly at intersections,"
he said.
View a sample video at http://media.smh.com.au/?rid=23063&sy=smh&source=undefined
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2. IRISH NATIONAL MOTORCYCLING EVENTS CALENDAR, 2007
MAG Ireland encourages event organisers to support motorcycling by offering
a discount of one euro to holders of current MAG membership cards at their events
in 2006. If you know of any events or want to publicise your own forthcoming
event, send details to office@magireland.org or directly to Maglink@magireland.org
and we'll put it on the website and also include it in next month's MAGLink.
Thanks also to Aggie for information from the Bikers Bible. If any of you are
involved in clubs running rallies this year, let us know - we're happy to advertise
them if you let us know the details. Biker's Bible List of stockists :
Mountjoy Motorcycles, Dublin-
Waterford Harley Davidson,Waterford
Billy Barron Motorcycles,Waterford
Uncaged,Arklow
Clonmel Motorcycles,Clonmel
Hogs r us,Cork
Baldricks Motorcycles,Kilkenny
Murtys Independent Trading
Billys Leathers
Robbie
Jimmy & Jill
Rallies:
April 2007
April 14th/15th Riverside Crew M.C.C. Rally @ Halfway House, Dunmore, Tuam,
Co Galway
April 21/22 Heatsiezers MCC Rally @ Newcastle House, Ballymahon, Co. Longford
April 28/29 Na Ritha MCC Rally @ Lenihans Pub, Newtown, Co. Waterford
May 2007
May 12/13 Renegades MCC Rally @ Pedigree Corner Athy Co. Westmeath
May 12/13 Jesters MCC Rally @ Eglington Equestrian Centre, Co. Derry
May 19/20 Dogleap MCC Rally @ Limavady Rugby & Cricket club
May 19/20 Devils Disciples "the gathering" @ The bunker bar, Gorey,
Co. Wexford
May 26/27 Tribes MCC - Heart-in-hand Rally @ Finnertys Bar Tubber
June 2007
June 2/3 Pilgrims RC rally @ Bodhran Pub, Castlewarden, Co. Kilkenny
June 9/10 Chopper club Rally @ Barrons Bunker Co. Kerry
June 9/10 BTW Ireland Chapter Trikes'n'bikes Rally @ The saddler inn, Frenchpark,
Co. Rosscommon
June 16/17 Ironhorseman MCC Rally @ Cremartin GAA Co. Monaghan
June 23/24 Dal Riada MCC rally @ The Pipers Inn, Killaloe
Emerald MCC Rally @ Knock Na Shee Inn, Achonry, Co. Sligo
june29/30/july 1 Trixxters MCC Rally @ Omagh rugby Club
June 29/30 July 1 Calndaingan MCC rally @ The Kilbricken Inn, Mountrath, Co
Laois
June 29/30/ July 1 Harley Davidson Rally @ GAC Grounds, Stradbally, Co. Waterford
June 29/30 July 1 Black Widows Ireland Annual Bash @ Ashbourne Rugby Club
July 2007
7th July Rogues Mcc Rally - Venue to be confirmed.
July 7/8 Brotherhood MCC @ The cush inn, Kildangan, Co Kildare
July 7/8 Devils Disciples MC Blackhills Custom Show @ Manowar Pub
July 14/15 Irish Womens Motorcyclists Association Rally @ The Corner House,
Rathnure, Co. Wexford
july 14/15 Demolition MCC Rally@ The railway bar, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick
July 21/22 Slippy Clutch Rally @ The Whiskey Shop, Crettyard
July 21/22 Road Runner WMCC Rally @ Donagh Clubhouse Lisnakea
july 28/29 Belfast Independant MCC Rally @ 2nd Sanctuary Blue anchor, Carlingford
August 2007
August 4/5 Unlimited Frenzy @ Halfway house Islandeady
August 4/5 Viking MC Ireland 22nd Custom & Classic show @ Glendons bar Old
Leighlin Co. Carlow
August 11/12 Rememberance Rally @ Maganey Carlow
August 18/19 Coyotes MCC Three Oaks Bar, Aghadowey, Coleraine
August 18/19 Sins & twins CBC rally @ Lily finnegans Whitestown, Catlingford
August 25/26 Free Spirit MCC Rally @ Mill House Roscrea Co. Tipperary
Other Events:-
Saturday 9th- sunday 10th of june - Trikes 'N' Bikes rally @ The Saddlers Inn,
Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon - admission €10 or €12.50 with pin BANDS-FOOD-STALLS-CAN
BAR prizes for Best Bike-Best Trike Longest distance traveled And Largest Club
Attendance Strictly a No Bike/Trike -NO ENTRY Club Donkey By Prior Arrangement
Disabled Badge holders welcome contact N/Ireland Cosmo 0785 7844930 or crocket
077106551790 ROI Cornish 086 3158818 or the wasp 087 2539332
Charity Events:-
Annual Across Ireland sponsored motorcycle run. Dublin - Galway - Dublin. Saturday
25th / Sunday 26th August 07. sponsored annual motorcycle run in aid of the
Make a Wish Foundation. sign on time: 10.30.a.m. - 1.p.m. Depart time: 1.30.p.m.
sharp. sign on fee: €30.00 PRIZES ON THE DAY. ALL VEHICLES WELCOME.
For further information please contact annual Across Ireland: 087 762 0147 nicky_carvin@hotmail.com
or MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION 01 214 3400 web: www.makeawish.ie www.annualacrossireland.com
UK Events:-
1st - 3rd June 2007 The Snooty Fox, Scarborough Rd (A64) East Heslerton, YO17
8EN North Yorkshire 4 Bands. Bike Show Trophies, Raffles & Rideout Campsite
with real loos' & showers Kids & cars welcome No colours, fires or dogs.
Tickets: Motorcycle-Junction.co.uk members: £8 pre-book. £12 on
the gate, Non members: £10 pre-book. £12 on the gate Cars £5
Kids FREE Cheques payable to Motorcycle Junction 157 Welham Rd Norton-upon-Derwent
Malton YO17 9DU Tel: 05602 438 794 Email: info@motorcycle-junction.co.uk Safe
Riding www.Motorcycle-Junction.co.uk
MAG UK events can be seen online at the MAG UK website www.mag-uk.org - BMF
events at www.bmf.co.uk
Track Days:-
2007 MONDELLO PARK BIKE TRACK DATES 2007
(May be subject to change)
Apr 14th Track Day Training Course
Apr 15th Open (National Circuit)
May 6h Open (National Circuit) NEW DATE ADDED
May 14th Road
Jun 6th Open
July 2nd Road
July 12th & 13th NO LIMITS TRACK DAY
Aug 8th Open
Sep 17th Road
Oct 3rd Open
All details and requirements are available online at http://www.mondello.ie/one.php?page=track_moto
There are also a number of big bike events booked for this year which might
be of interest to you - http://www.mondello.ie/calendar.php
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3. MAG Calendar 2007
Board Meeting
2nd Tuesday every month, 8:00pm MAG Office, Dublin.
Campaigns Meeting
4th Tuesday every month 8.00pm MAG Office, Dublin
MAG Local Group meetings:-
MAG Donegal: 1st Tuesday of each month at 8pm, Road House Bar, Ballybofey
MAG Dublin: 1st Tuesday of each month 8.30pm Strawberry Hall, Lucan,(contact
Jimmy Kenny, 01 4502330)
MAG Limerick: Meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month in Gus O'Driscolls
Pub, Corbally. http://maglimerick.pitas.com/
MAG Cork: Tuesday nights in an Cruiscin Lan, on Douglas Street at 8.30pm. We
are usually in the snug!
MAG Wexford - Last Friday of each month at 8.30pm - venue Farmers Kitchen, Drinagh
Court Hotel, Drinagh, Co Wexford - Contact; Mick Rice
at 086 817 3845 or sago@oceanfree.net
E&OE. Changes should be advised to the MAG office office@magireland.org
or Groad O'Byrne maglink@magireland.org Publication Deadlines - RoadRunner:
February 15th, May 15th. August 15th, November 15th, Letters and articles welcome,
articles with pictures very welcome. Send submissions roadrunner@magireland.org
or to RoadRunner c/o MAG Office.
MAG Member Benefits
* A nationwide organisation representing your interests as a rider
* RoadRunner Magazine
* BikeShop Discounts, Full list in RoadRunner or on website www.magireland.org
* Motorcycle Insurance
* Local Groups - Social Activity and Local Representation
* Information Service, (Info sheets, MAGLink and advice)
* MAG Products
* Training discounts
* Discounts on the entry fee to participating motorcyclist events
* Route Planning Service
* Discounts on VHI Health Insurance, Ferries, Accident Insurance and Breakdown
Cover.* MAG Credit Card. Competitive credit facility which also makes a small
donation to MAG with each transaction.
The discounts alone will save you much more than the membership fee every year.
Membership costs 30 euro per annum, with reductions for young riders,
partners and for payment by standing order. To join now ring the MAG Office
on (01) 4530797. Credit cards accepted.
* Events Advertising
As an additional benefit to affiliated clubs only, MAG are offering substantial
discounts to advertise their rally in Roadrunner. Roadrunner is Ireland's largest
circulation motorcycle magazine and goes out to over 4000 Irish motorcyclists
every quarter. See below for details
Club affiliation costs 30 euro per annum.
Information Sheets & Reps Resource Kit MAG currently has information sheets
on:
Accidents a Legal Perspective, Anti Theft, Member Benefits, Bike Promotion,
Bike Rental, Discount Shops, Drink Driving, Driving Test, Events Insurance,
FEMA,
Group Riding, Importing a Bike, Irish Touring, Licence Regulations, Long Distance
Riding, MAG History, New Member, Ride Safely, Local Groups, European Lobbying.
Training, Motorcycle Awareness, Type Approval, MAG Structure, What is MAG, Perception
of Motorcycles as Unsafe, Consumer Rights for Motorcyclists
MAG's Information Sheets can be found at the MAG website.
MAG also issues a computer CD which contains the reps handbooks, info sheets,
local group report template and useful forms such as road hazard reporting and
membership. There's also a very wide selection of research and motorcycle promotion
material useful when lobbying and for background information. Copy one from
your local group or contact the MAG Office.
MAG Products
Premium T- shirts = 12.70 euro each (Black with MAG logo)
Nectectors = 12.70 euro each (Red or Black tubular neckwarmers)
Baseball Caps = 12.70 euro each (Black cloth, with MAG logo)MAG
EIRE, RIDE FREE Patches = 3.80 each
Flourescent "Do Not Remove This Helmet" sticker = 1.00
RIDE FREE Adhesive stickers = 1.80 each
Previous years Members' Metal Badges = 2.56 each
2005 MAG Enamel badge = 3.80 each
BOOKS - "Motorcycle Roadcraft" = 17.00 each
MAG Ireland Hi Viz vests 10.00
All items are including postage by ordinary post. These exclusive products are
available from your local Group, direct from the MAG Office, or from our MAG
Products Outlet Shop, Kilkenny Camping & Water-sports Centre, U24 The Arcade,
High Street, Kilkenny. Save postage by shopping locally.
Profits from the sale of MAG Products goes directly to campaigning for Riders
Rights.
MAG Advertising
Roadrunner is Ireland's largest circulation motorcycle magazine and is mailed
directly to over 4000 Irish motorcyclists every quarter. If you
want the Irish motorcycling world to know about something (your shop, your sale,
your club, your product, your event.....) then advertising
in RoadRunner is the way to tell them.
Contact the MAG Office for details of our advertising rates.
MAG Contacts
MAG Board (Composed of elected and co-opted officers and responsible for the
day to day running of MAG)
Eoin Kirwan: Chairman, IT & Transport: 087 6166207 Mailto: chair@magireland.org
Linda O'Loideoin: Treasurer, Roadrunner Editor mailto:roadrunner@magireland.org
Gearóid O Byrne: Local Groups Liaison & MAGlink mailto:maglink@magireland.org
David French: European Liaison, Safety Officer mailto:davidfrench@magireland.org
Peter Bartlett: Road Tolls 086 8229470.
Marc O'Loideoin: Rider training
National Council and Local MAG Group Contact Details
The National Council (NC) is composed of elected county representatives and
responsible for the overall running of MAG. Unless a county position of "NC
representative" is elected, the county chairperson is on the NC.
MAG County Groups
MAG Donegal
Chair: Marty Boyle 087 - 6557414 martyboyle@unison.ie or magdonegal@yahoo.com
Or Michael McNulty mnulty@mcmenaminsteel.com
MAG Dublin
Chair: Jimmy Kenny 01 - 4502330
MAG Limerick
Secretary - Alec Quinn. ajquinn@eircom.net - Local Authority liason officer
- John Mullin.
MAG Cork
Chair - Ger Donnolly Treasurer - Martin O'Driscoll martdris@gofree.indigo.ie
MAG Wexford
Chairman - Mick Rice 086 817 3845 sago@oceanfree.net
Treasurer - Ronnie Evans 087 126 9632
Other contact members - Charlie Allen 087 935 9040 (after 6pm)
Meetings Drinagh Court Hotel (Farmer's Kitchen) Drinagh, Wexford Date - Last
Sunday of month Time - 1pm
The remaining counties are currently not represented on the National Council.
If you are interested in assisting, either as volunteering as
a local representative or in relation to founding a MAG Group in your area,
please contact the MAG Office or the Local Group Liaison
Gearóid O'Byrne at maglink@magireland.org
MAG Office
1b Ring Terrace, Inchicore, Dublin 8.
Tel: 01 453 0797
Fax: 01 453 3643
Email: office@magireland.org
Before ringing the MAG office please consider if it wouldn't be better ringing
your MAG representative, the DOE Driver Testing Section, your
local motorcycle dealer or the Yellow Pages first. The MAG Office will help
with your queries where possible but doing so reduces the time
available to administer MAG for everyone's benefit.
Website: www.magireland.org
Webmaster: Joe Lennon webmaster@magireland.org
4. Disclaimer
MAGLink is provided free of charge as a service to motorcycling in Ireland.
MAG Ireland cannot accept any responsibility or liability for any
errors or omissions MAGLink April 2007, compiled by Groad O Byrne maglink@magireland.org
(c) Copyright : MAG Ireland