Superstitious - Are we as riders a superstitious lot? Certainly, I have visited the Fairy Bridge on the isle of Man in the past when at the TT racers go to greet the Fairies and say hello to be kept safe from bad fate. Motorcycle racers have been recorded as having superstitious rituals or wearing an item of clothing or carrying a charm to keep them safe. The well know ritual of Valentino Rossi to keep him safe sees him crouch down next to his bike band touch the footrest as if shaking hands with the bike before he gets on board and for some the unsettling sight of a … [Read more...]
Ride To Work Or Nowhere In Particular!
Ride To Work - Monday 18th June is the International Motorcycle and Scooter Ride To Work Day which is now in its 27th year to promote the use of motorcycles and scooters for personal transport. First started in the United States as a non-profit advocacy organization, Ride To Work has expanded in recent years to the United Kingdom as a motorcycle industry campaign, initiated by the Motorcycle Industry Association. A whole week of riding to work – Ride To Work Week - and with the Federation of European Motorcyclists’ Associations (FEMA) managing their International … [Read more...]
Who Does Ride London!
United Kingdom - In March of this year we launched a survey to riders which asked the question – Who Rides London? The aim of the survey – hidden cleverly in the title – was to identify motorcycle, scooter and moped riders who typically commute to work or study in London, to determine the typical riders’ profile and the type of bikes/scooters/mopeds travelling in these areas. The reason behind the survey was that a ULEZ (Ultra Low Emission Zone) is being planned for introduction in London with motorcycles to be charged £12.50 per day, the same as all other … [Read more...]
MCIA Condemns Applying VNUK
Europe - The Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) in the UK has called today on EU member governments and MEPs to reject European Commission proposals which threaten to end all forms of competitive and grassroots motorsport across the EU, including the UK. MCIA say that, "The proposals arise from a newly tabled EU Directive which amends aspects of the Motor Insurance Directive (MID). It also responds to the 2014 so-called ‘Vnuk’ judgment of the European Court of Justice, which ruled that all mechanically propelled vehicles must have full third-party motor insurance to … [Read more...]
WOW – Women On Wheels
Pakistan - A few weeks ago we highlighted the 12th - International Female Ride Day – which took place on Saturday, 5th May. The aim of the globally synchronized ride was that women motorcycle enthusiasts around the world would join together to “Just Ride!” for the once-a-year global action across all borders, cultures and on all forms of motorcycles. In April on our Facebook page, we linked to ‘Motorcycle Girl’ which is a film about Zenith Irfan thought to be the first female motorcyclist to travel across Pakistan solo. Staying with woman on motorcycles and … [Read more...]
We Ride Sunday
Global - We have been reporting on The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride - www.gentlemansride.com – for the last couple of years which sees riders across the globe raising funds for prostate cancer and men's mental health. Now the problem (if you can call it a problem) is that The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is open to those who ride classic & vintage style motorcycles and to dress accordingly in a distinguished gentleman or lady manner! However, to get around that “problem” the team behind same organisers of The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride set up “We Ride … [Read more...]
International Female Ride Day
Global - Women motorcycle riders are set to “JUST RIDE!” for a globally synchronized International Female Ride Day of action on the 12th International Female Ride Day (IFRD) to simply to get out on bikes on that day. Taking place on Saturday, 5th May, the aim is that women motorcycle enthusiasts around the world will join together to “Just Ride!" for the once-a-year global action in universal action, across all borders, cultures and on all forms of motorcycles. Billed as the largest women’s motorcycling happening, the day spotlights and promotes female riders of all … [Read more...]
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