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...]
Sikh Helmet Exemption Canada
Alberta – Canada - Last year we wrote that a group of Sikh motorcyclists in the Australian state of New South Wales were seeking an exemption from the mandatory wearing of motorcycle crash helmets. Therefore we went in-depth to find out more about the helmet exemption being sought by Sikhs and the helmet exemptions that already exist around the globe, especially concentrating on the background of the 1976 Sikh helmet exemption in the United Kingdom. News just announced from the Alberta Government in Canada means that Sikh motorcyclists, in that province, have been … [Read more...]
IMMA – Technical Officer – Engineer
International - We have just picked up from IMMA - International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association website that the organisation, located in Geneva Switzerland are looking for a Technical Officer, a new position at the secretariat to support its increasing activity-level. What is IMMA? Motorcycle Minds Trevor Baird says, "I am aware of IMMA, having in the past worked with IMMA at the UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) at the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP29) and Global Forum for Road Traffic Safety (WP1) as the … [Read more...]
“Nobody Wins With Trade Wars”
Global/Europe - Following on from our article in early March - Harley-Davidson – Doing Stupid! - which looked at the possibly of a looming trade war against the world and specifically Europe from the United States over steel and aluminium imports, ACEM the motorcycle manufactures representative in Europe are keeping everyone abreast of their stance on the situation. Comments by European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker at that time were, “So now we will also impose import tariffs. This is basically a stupid process, the fact that we have to do this. But we have … [Read more...]
Harley-Davidson – Doing Stupid!
Global - Who would have thought we would be reporting on global political issues, as America (or rather their President) announces the prospect of import tariffs that has drawn promised retaliation from the Europe Union. Last week the US President announced plans to raise tariffs on imported steel (25%) and aluminium (10%), including steel and aluminium from Europe the duty to be formally set this week, with the President ready to fight back as a tit for tat trade war looms, as the European Union promises to act firmly against any tariffs. How is Harley-Davidson drawn … [Read more...]
As Seen from The Sidecar
Global Travel - At Motorcycle Minds we are no strangers to the mode of transport involving two wheels - the motorcycle - with appended to that a sidecar to evolve into a three wheeler outfit or hack. While our experience may have been short lived it was an enjoyable one with the two of us and a large French sheepdog with day and weekend trips away, meeting the nicest people, but given time would we have ventured any further than those trips, maybe or maybe not. Erring on the maybe not, we would probably not have turned it into a global circumnavigation, Guinness World … [Read more...]
FIM Europe Reflecting 2017
FIM Europe - Our latest article at Motorcycle Minds is this feature direct from FIM Europe, in which FIM Europe Director of Public Affairs John Chatterton-Ross reflects on 2017. Although we are aware of what FIM Europe “does” and who represents the organisation as we present the article, we are not sure if you do. However, to start with, here is a briefing on what FIM Europe is which suggests that it is more associated as a “traditional” rider organisation than you might think. FIM Europe is made up of: Seven National Federations (FMNs) and 6 Regional Motorcycling … [Read more...]
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