OK what's MAG ever done for us?

 

Much of MAG's success these days can be measured not only by what happens but by what doesn't happen.

This is because most of MAG's work is behind the scenes, preparing and fielding arguments to oppose the more ludicrous proposals and in helping politicians to frame sensible legislation.

To sustain this effort requires continuity of staff and funding and for that we look to all riders to make the tiny commitment of an annual subscription which can be re-couped many times over by utilising MAG's ever growing benefits portfolio.

Meanwhile here are some of MAG's achievements:

 

·         Defeated proposals on leg protectors

·         Defeated mandatory power limits outright

·         Modified Multi Directive with amendments to noise and emission standards testing

·         Launched a £10,000 reward scheme to address motorcycle theft problem, and achieved substantial underwriting of that scheme to limit MAG's liability.

·         Defeated 'anti tampering' for bikes over 125cc ensuring survival of owner tuning.

·         Persuaded London Mayor Ken Livingstone to support exemption of motorcycles from congestion charging

·         Assisted Bike Safe 2000 - launched in an effort to replace legislation with education and cut single vehicle motorcycle accidents

·         Defeated continuous taxation proposals that would have required every bike to be taxed even if not used on the road

·         Gained access to bus lanes in Bristol, Swindon, Reading, and Hull - so far. Extracted commitment from Transport for London to trial six bus lane sites in the capital

·         Got European construction regulations amended to inhibit diesel spillages

·         Got proposals on compulsory daytime headlight use shelved leaving riders with free choice on the issue

·         Raised awareness of m'cycling issues in Parliament through the 'Bikers Are Voters' campaign

·         Launched pan European body with lobbying HQ in Brussels to focus on EU institutions (MAG is a leading financier of FEMA)

·         Got a Government Motorcycle Advisory Group formed to vet all motorcycle-related proposals

·         Developed contacts and allies in Parliament and Civil Service

·         Lobbied against restrictive practices that sustain high prices for motorcycles on UK market

·         Helped found the National Motorcycle Council to co-ordinate activities of common interest with industry

·         Had tolls for bikes dropped on Dartford crossing, Severn bridges Birkenhead and Liverpool tunnels

·         Had bikes exempted from congestion charging in London and the West Midlands

·         Currently Lobbying for increased motorcycle parking provision and more secure parking provision

·         Lobbying for more severe penalties for motorcycle theft

·         Assisted numerous charities with fund raising. 

 

If you're not a member then you are benefiting from the charity and work of others.  Fill in a membership form today! It's only £20 a year for all this + membership benefits.

 

 

 

Old Wolf Bike Show Windsor & District  MAG www.wadmag.org.uk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

				9th - 10th  September 2005 12pm til late

Saturday Programme

 

 

12pm	Gates Open.  Live music in the afternoon by "The Illegal people"
3pm	Silly Games
4pm	Auction
4:30pm	Afternoon Raffle
5pm	Bike Show Results – £75 prize for “Best In Show”
8pm	Live Band - “The Shocks”
10pm	Evening Raffle

 

Don’t forget to visit www.wadmag.org.uk after the show for pictures and an update!

 

All profits of The Old Wolf Bike Show go to the Slough And District Sports Association for Disabled (SADSAD) (registered charity no. 297560) and MAG UK.  MAG UK is a non-profit organisation campaigning for rider’s rights.

 

SADSAD

Formed in 1974 in conjunction with the British Sports Association for Disabled (B.S.A.D.).  Since then it has grown in numbers and developed in strength giving more disabled people the opportunity of taking part in sport and physical recreation.

 

Members from a wide catchment area embracing parts of Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, participate in Archery, Bowls, Badminton, Basketball, Volleyball, Swimming, Darts, Shot Putt, Discus, Slaloms, Boccia, Petanque, Snooker, Pool and many other activities locally, regionally and internationally.

 

 

Windsor & District MAG

We meet 9pm on the 1^st and 3^rd Tuesday of the month at “The Rising Sun”  Windsor Road, Slough.  Everyone welcome (MAG members or not).

 

Auction Items

Santa Pod - Family ticket

Inch by Inch Health and Beauty Salon - 1 years membership

Bike Magazine - 1 year subscription

Bekonscot Model Village - Family ticket

Heingerich-All in one waterproofs

Kids size bike jacket

Kids size bike trousers size 5 kids/ladies bike boots

Chess drinking game

Lovely smellies set for ladies

Computer games handset (with games stored on it)

Heavy duty bike chain and lock

Gloves, snood, Harley T-shirt

 

Raffle Prizes: There are around 20 prizes in each raffle on Saturday.  Various types of drink, chocolates, bike gear, vouchers, meal for two etc.

 

Sponsors:  The following companies have kindly donated prizes -

 

Berkshire Bikes (Motorcycle dealer in Slough)

Bekonscot Model Village

Bike Magazine

The Dunbell (pub in Taplow)

The Fox and Pheasant Carvery (Stoke Poges)

George White (Suzuki dealer in Slough)

Heingerich (Slough)

Inch by Inch (Health and Beauty Salon in Farnham Common)

PD Motors (Bike MOTs in Slough)

PDQ (Motorcycle performance garage in Taplow)

Santa Pod

Sid Morams (Motorcycle dealer in Slough)

Tesco

Thames Valley Harley

Quickstart (Motorcycle training in Taplow)

The Rising Sun (pub in Slough)

Waitrose

 

A note about the burgers: Our burgers are £2.50 each (cheese at no extra cost).  They are not the usual 10p burgers from a supermarket tasting slightly better than cardboard.  They are made from real meat bought at great expense from a butcher, and cooked to perfection by our highly trained barbeque operators.  Well worth the wait!

Hot dogs are also available at £1.50.