CCM - Clews Competition Machines – When somebody reaches out from behind the walls of their HQ, to share their exciting news, then here at Motorcycle Minds it is only not just polite but also interesting to report on their news, especially as they mention that they are setting their sights on overcoming European Whole Vehicle Type Approval. We have heard of CCM, we knew it was a motorcycle company in England that produced motorcycles, but we never had any reason to take notice until now. We knew CCM was an iconic name though not knowing what the CCM initials stood … [Read more...]
Road Closures & Motorcycle Noise
Survey – The Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations (FEMA) has just launched a survey that asks riders for their opinions on statements regarding road closures & motorcycle noise. FEMA comment that in several European countries (like Germany and the Netherlands) more and more roads are closed for motorcycles, partly due to complaints about excessive motorcycle noise. Statement Opinion It makes sense that roads are closed for motorcyclists when excessive motorcycle noise leads to complaints. To prevent road closures for motorcyclists because of … [Read more...]
First Lady – Ana Carrasco
Racing - We don’t really run articles on racing as there are a myriad and multitude of publications out there as we mainly look at the issues that affect road riders. However, one article has jumped out on social media, written by freelance motorcycle journalist and author, Stuart Barker. Stuart asked folk to share his post freely so that a wider audience could be reached to give deserved recognition to Ana Carrasco who is “The first woman in the 100-years-plus history of the sport to lead a motorcycle road racing world championship. With just two rounds remaining of … [Read more...]
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2018
Global - Riding the streets in a distinguished manner again, for the seventh year running, is the world-wide ride out and charity for dapper men and women - The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride. The ride, scheduled to take place on the 30th September 2018, aims to raise funds to help the fight against prostrate cancer and for men’s health on behalf of The Movember Foundation with participants stylishly dressed in a dapper manner, riding classic and vintage styled motorcycles. What does dapper dressing require of riders? Well fortunately there is a style guide to being … [Read more...]
Ride Norway
Norway – Our last article was about the touring platform Motorcycle Diaries where riders can discover the best European motorcycling roads which enables riders to share and discover riding gems. We continue the touring theme and have a look at Ride Norway where you will - “Be amazed - Norway is truly motorcycle heaven!” Ride Norway is an online blog with an accompanying Facebook page which lets you find everything you need to know about how to ride Norway on a budget, where to go and what to see. You will read other riders’ experiences, learn who to contact if you have … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Diaries
Motorcycle Diaries: it’s all about discovery – With motorcycling there are always places to go and people to see whether that is a planned trip or just a journey to follow your nose. However sometimes we might just need a little help. Step forward Motorcycle Diaries where riders can discover the best European motorcycling roads and share and discover the riding gems and POI’s (Points Of Interest) of fellow riders. The Motorcycle Diaries idea goes back to 2008 and is based on two fundamentals - as they explain: “Firstly, our job: photo and video productions for … [Read more...]
How Does Your Helmet Fit?
Transport Research Laboratory – The Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) is conducting research into motorcycle helmet fit and potential factors that may influence the quality of this fit through a motorcycle helmet survey. The TRL as we know is no stranger to motorcycle research and no stranger to research and surveys on helmets and has in recent years published reports on helmet loss and helmet retention. In 2012 the laboratory published a report on helmet loss the initial findings found that: “Only about 40% of riders have their heads measured at the time of … [Read more...]
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