Est 2006 Last updated 16.8.22
GOVERNMENTS VIEW ON MODERNISING VEHICLE STANDARDS
Government Confirms That Anti Tampering Proposals Will Not Be Retrospective
Minister says that measures will be limited to environmental aspects and autonomous driver software systems on new and future vehicles, with heritage and sports vehicles, plus customisation protected. Parliament has debated a petition (25th April 2022), which opposes potential new regulations against so called vehicle ‘anti tampering. The petition; ‘Do not implement proposed new offences for vehicle “tampering”’ was tabled by Gareth James and attracted more than 115,000 signatures making it eligible for a parliamentary debate. The original proposals were revealed in a consultation on ‘The Future of Transport Regulatory Review – Modernising Vehicle Standards‘ during 2021. This consultation proved to be highly controversial, generating wide attention in the motorcycle world and the media, given how the wording in the consultation was interpreted by the wider public. It was worded in such a way that suggests that all types of modifications of motorcycles will be outlawed. It also went further by proposing to outlaw the marketing, promotion and sale of ‘tampering services or products’. The National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) and other motorcycling organisations responded to the consultation, rejecting the proposals and called on the government to clarify, in detail, what it means by ‘tampering’. For further information click HERE 
A Bill to scrap the EU’s ‘Vnuk’ motor insurance law passed through Parliament yesterday (Monday 25th April). MAG Chair Neil Liversidge is delighted that an issue he first flagged in February 2015 has finally been laid to rest.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has stated that the bill has sacked this “nonsensical EU rule”. Vnuk would have increased insurance premiums in the UK by an average of £50 and potentially caused the collapse of the motorsports sector. The Bill – introduced to Parliament by Peter Bone MP – scraps (in the UK) the EU ruling making motor insurance compulsory for vehicles being used on private land, as well as potentially a greater range of vehicles including those used in motorsports, agricultural machinery and light electric vehicles. Vnuk would have also covered motorsports collisions potentially involving vehicles from go-karting to Formula One, which would have been treated as regular road traffic incidents requiring insurance. Neil Liversidge said: “MAG was first to identify VNUK as a serious threat to motorcyclists, and especially to ‘off-roaders’. We are glad to see that our campaigning has paid off, with a result made possible by the Government’s greater freedom of action following Brexit.” For further details click HERE e10 petrol for 2021
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altberg boots
See a selection of motorcycle and walking boots manufactured in Yorkshire
We are pleased that Yorkshire boot maker, Altberg, chose us as an advertising partner and glad to be associated with these first class products.
Mike Sheehan is the owner of Alt-Berg, and he has been making boots for over 40 years. He was taught by the Shepherd family of Rochdale – and carries forward the heritage that started over 80 years ago, in a small co-operative in Rochdale.
Today Alt-Berg make some of the best boots in Europe. Their boots are a testament to skills and knowledge built up over many years.
We are pleased that Yorkshire boot maker, Altberg, chose us as an advertising partner and glad to be associated with these first class products.
Mike Sheehan is the owner of Alt-Berg, and he has been making boots for over 40 years. He was taught by the Shepherd family of Rochdale – and carries forward the heritage that started over 80 years ago, in a small co-operative in Rochdale.
Today Alt-Berg make some of the best boots in Europe. Their boots are a testament to skills and knowledge built up over many years.
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altberg visit
11.8.22
morecambe run
13.7.22
big bike sunday
26.6.22
Thirsk Run
15.6.22
The carding shed
20.5.22
Bluebird Cafe
8.5.22
hebden bridge run
20.4.22
hoghton sprint
3.4.22
Christmas brunch
21.12.21
cheese run
17.10.21
stafford motorbike show
10.10.21
bsb oulton park
269.21
seaside run
26.8.21
market motorcycle festival
22.8.21
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upcoming events
NWB VIRTUAL SOCIAL EVENING
8.30PM THURSDAY 18th August 2022
8.30PM THURSDAY 1st September 2022
8.30PM THURSDAY 15th September 2022
Members will automatically get an invitation
Non Members Email nwclub@northwestbiking.co.uk for invitation
8.30PM THURSDAY 18th August 2022
8.30PM THURSDAY 1st September 2022
8.30PM THURSDAY 15th September 2022
Members will automatically get an invitation
Non Members Email nwclub@northwestbiking.co.uk for invitation
club membership of £12 due by the end of july
organised rides
Sunday 21st August - Rawtenstall Market Motorcycle Festival
Thursday 25th August - Ride to Keswick for lunch returning via Kirkstone Pass
Sunday 4th September - Seaside visit
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Rawtenstall market motorcycle festival
21st AUGUST 2022
Rawtenstall Market, Newchurch Rd, Rossendale BB4 7QX
Rawtenstall Market, Newchurch Rd, Rossendale BB4 7QX
19-27 NOVEMBER 2022
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dent, cumbria
A club ride through the cobbled streets of Dent in Cumbria. February 2016
kirkstone pass, cumbria
NWB members riding the Kirkstone Pass, Cumbria on damp rods in 2015
grossglockner high alpine pass, austria
nwb members riding the Grossglockner High Mountain Pass in Austria.
In June 2019 three members spent a week in Austria. One of the highlights was riding the 48 mile long Grossglockner Pass, which rises to an elevation of 2500 metres.
In June 2019 three members spent a week in Austria. One of the highlights was riding the 48 mile long Grossglockner Pass, which rises to an elevation of 2500 metres.
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