Europe - FIM Europe meets FEMA and FIVA in Brussels (Belgium) - FIM and FIM Europe, FEMA (Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations) and FIVA (Fédération Internationale des Véhicules Anciens), which are the associations which represent the different aspects of Motorcycling met all together in Brussels, Belgium. FIM Europe report that: A review was held of all the major topics about the world of motorcycling under discussion in this period at international level: from self-driving cars to mobility tests to offroad circulation. During the meeting, the results of … [Read more...]
Australian – Sikh Helmet Exemption
Australia – A group of motorcyclists in the Australian state of New South Wales are seeking an exemption from the mandatory wearing of motorcycle crash helmets. The group who are Sikh motorcyclists are asking for the exemption in the helmet wearing law that states: The rider of a motorcycle must wear an approved motorcycle helmet securely fitted and fastened on the rider's head. The rider of a motorcycle must not ride with a passenger unless the passenger is wearing an approved motorcycle helmet. From various reports – ABC News – Daily Mail – Motorbike … [Read more...]
Bedfellows and Bikers
Europe - Executive Summary - On occasion, we at Motorcycle Minds like to indulge in political debates especially if it refers to motorcycling matters. We think it is important to look where we are now and how we got here, taking into consideration some of the political players that influence motorcycling and politics, especially in the context of the Brexit debate. Prior to the vote on the EU Withdrawal Bill, the U.K.’s Brexit Secretary David Davis, put forward the government’s position in parliament. Sitting next to him during the debates at the dispatch box was the … [Read more...]
The Dutch Reach
United Kingdom - Cycling UK, a charity originally founded in 1878 as the Bicycle Touring Club and subsequently re-named the Cyclists' Touring Club, who represent cyclists issues and the promotion of cycling, wants people to be trained to open their doors with their far hands to avoid “car-dooring” riders. Cycling UK says that it has written to the transport minister Jesse Norman calling for all car occupants – not just drivers – to be reminded of the importance of looking before opening their door and to be taught “the Dutch Reach” method. They believe that this … [Read more...]
Meeting of the Minds – 2017
United States - If you are a riders’ rights organisation the one thing you need in our opinion, is interaction with riders who are the motorcyclist rights activists - the life blood of your organisation. The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) in the United States of America do just that and have been doing so for over thirty years through their annual Meeting of the Minds Conference. The Meeting of the Minds Annual Conference has brought together bikers of all types from all over the U.S. to one location. It is considered to be the premier annual gathering of … [Read more...]
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2017
Global - For the sixth consecutive year and our second year of reporting, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, takes place on streets globally on Sunday 24th September 2017 and is looking to unite 70,000 riders of 600 cities in 95 countries. It is not a ride just for men, as the ride has as many women dressing dapper for the cause participating with their motorcycles and supporting the men in their lives. The event is managed by a small and dedicated team from Sydney Australia. It has raised $8M USD ($10M AUD) in four years of fundraising, with a 2017 target of $5M USD … [Read more...]
Sharpen Up With Bikesafe 2017
United Kingdom - We have always been a supporter of the police run BikeSafe initiative since its current inception in 1997 in Yorkshire, in our various guises of involvement in motorcycling "issues". Why would we be any different at Motorcycle Minds? Although BikeSafe is prevalent across the UK in different Police forces, BikeSafe has over the last few years, gathered those police forces and served up one massive festival of biking, which attracted 5000 people at the Rockingham race circuit in Corby. The heart of this year's event is to showcase the freedom and … [Read more...]
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