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Yo, what’s the weather like in Ireland for biking?

Having ridden my motorcycle here through my first autumn-winter every day (almost), I think I can provide an outsider’s perspective to the question, “what’s the weather like in Ireland for biking?” If you want the TLDR version, it is bloody challenging.

When I started considering returning to motorcycling in Ireland, one of the factors I needed to consider was the weather. You can read what I think new motorcyclists in Ireland shouldn’t do. As a cyclist and a pedestrian, I have experienced it for over a year and was well prepared for what to expect. Ireland is well known for its unpredictable weather, with rain, wind, and misty conditions expected throughout the year.

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Age restrictions for Irish Motorcycle Licenses

Age restrictions for Irish Motorcycle Licenses are an essential consideration for anyone looking to ride a motorcycle on the roads of Ireland. These restrictions are in place to ensure that riders have the necessary skills and experience to handle a motorcycle’s power and speed safely.

Depending on your license type, different age requirements are designed to cater to riders of varying levels of experience and ability. Understanding these age restrictions is essential for anyone looking to take up motorcycle riding, as they will determine the types of motorcycles you are allowed to ride and the conditions under which you can ride them.

Learner’s Permit Vest

Irrespective of what license you plan on getting, be prepared to wear one of these L vests. This is the same one that I use, and I have been riding with it for about eight months now. I can vouch for its quality and you can buy it from your local dealer or the following Amazon affiliate link.

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Types of Motorcycle Insurance in Ireland

If you have recently started looking for motorcycles, you may know that it is a legal requirement to have at least one of the types of motorcycle insurance in Ireland. Motorcycle insurance is a policy that provides financial protection for motorcycle owners in case of an accident or theft.

You need to have atleast one of the various types of Motorcycle Insurance in Ireland
Financial and Legal can quickly get out of hand without the right insurance.

If you own a motorcycle in Ireland, you know that having the right insurance coverage is essential for protecting yourself and your investment on the roads.

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Top 5 Don’t Dos for Irish Motorcycle Learners

First things first, you will need to understand what comprises being one of the thousands of Irish Motorcycle learners. So, without a learner’s permit, you cannot start your Initial Basic Training (IBT). A Learner’s Permit is not your receipt. It is a PERMIT. For this post, I will assume you already have a Learner’s Permit2. If there is sufficient interest, I will make a post on how to go about getting one.

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Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid in Ireland

I am seeing pricing popping up around the pricing of the new Yamaha Ténéré 700 World Raid in Ireland. This is the upgrade from the base spec Tenere, which has been around for a few years. 3 or so by now. Moreover, Yamaha finally sneaks in some electronics as seen in the list of changes compared to the old model.

Watch this video to know what you get for the money you want to spend.

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