United Kingdom - The Land Access and Recreation Association, the National Motorcyclists Council and global adventure traveller Charley Boorman have joined forces to call on motorcycle riders and drivers to oppose moves to ban motorised vehicles from unsealed and minor tarmac roads as they warn of a - Clear and Present Danger to Motoring and Motorcycling on Rural Roads Here in Portugal, where we are based, there is a freedom with little restriction to ride on unsealed and minor tarmac roads, most of these being gravel tracks of differing difficulties. In fact these … [Read more...]
Issues Of Concern To Motorcyclists
United States - Washington, D.C. - House Introduces Motorcycle Advisory Council Reauthorization Act - Following on from our latest story from the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) regarding “Highly Automated Vehicles” and their reaction, the MRF have reported on a success that ensures national motorcycle organisation have regained seats on the Motorcycle Advisory Council (MAC). Originally the re-established MAC only included one seat for a representative of a national motorcycle organization. The MRF say that, “Along with our partners ABATE of Wisconsin, ABATE of … [Read more...]
MotorLab – Ideas In Motion
Italy - Riders throughout Europe organise themselves to save motorcyclists from injury or death when they crash and impact crash barriers by mobilising to have Motorcycle Protection Systems (MPS) – underrun guard rails fitted to crash barriers at identified crash barrier sites. In this case, Italy. Recently we reported on the not for non-profit organization MEHRSi from Germany which has the aim to significantly reduce the death rate and the degree of injury among motorcyclists/cyclists by having the “safety barriers” of all curves, that are dangerous for motorcyclists, … [Read more...]
Thank You MEHRSi
Germany – For us at Motorcycle Minds one of the pieces or systems of road infrastructure that we have reported on and have been involved from a rider’s perspective are Vehicle Restraint Systems – Crash Barriers – in all their forms and in solutions to protect riders with the installation of Motorcycle Protection Systems (MPS) to original barrier systems. Over the years we have seen road infrastructure authorities struggle to accept the “danger” that road side and central reservation barriers present to riders including their placement and types of barrier systems. This … [Read more...]
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2019
Global - Here we go again with another year’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride for dapper dressed gentlemen and women riding their Cafe' Racer, Bobber, Classic, Tracker, Scrambler, Old School Chopper, Modern Classic, Sidecar, Classic Scooter, Brat Styled motorcycles with two or three wheels. This ride is to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health programs. The dapper riders will be suited-up in their smartest attire to ride their motorcyclists around the world, united in the aim of raising $7 Million USD for prostate cancer research … [Read more...]
Conference – Safer Crash Barriers
Italy - It has been some time since we have attended any motorcycle conference or been “out” in the world of motorcycle events about research and riders’ issues. It is a world that is populated by those through their specialised fields and riders’ representation that are steering the issues riders face as well as those along for the ride who fund and plan what issues are important to make for safer motorcycling. Elaine from Motorcycle Minds is currently very active, researching the Dynamics of Motorcycle Crashes as part of a team conducting a rider’s survey/study … [Read more...]
Breathtaking Roads – The Devil’s Beeftub
Scotland - Breathtaking Roads - The Devil’s Beeftub - In June 2018 we highlighted and featured a series of short films showcasing Scotland’s breath-taking motorcycle routes. This was part of a motorcycle safety campaign in the Live Fast, Die Old Breathtaking Roads series, which focused on Scottish riders and those visitors from beyond Scotland’s borders. The campaign highlighted the top risk areas for riders - bends, junctions and overtaking - in a bid to help reduce fatalities on Scotland’s roads. Now the campaign is back with its dedicated microsite and engaging … [Read more...]
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