“Sidecarists” – One of the means of motorcycle transport we have sampled over the years was the joy of a motorcycle and side car – chair - combination outfit, when we became sidecarists along with our “normal” two wheels or should that be, we became in addition to travelling on two wheels, “normal” sidecarists. Our normality of choice was a Watsonian two-seater attached to a Kawasaki ZZR1100 plenty of bike to haul us humans, the sidecar with boot and our large dog Sally the Briard. The outfit had been well set up by the previous owner/builder so it rode/steered … [Read more...]
We, The Riders
We, The Riders: One Movement For Everyone - If you missed last year's launch of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) We, The Riders, then fear not as the FIM has today announced its branding re-release for the campaign. The FIM explains the mission and aims of the re-released campaign below and you can also view the re-launch video below, which follows the last call to fill in (if applicable) - "The Dynamics of Motorcycle Crashes" - survey. Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) - Both on and off the roads, all riders are equal, and there is … [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...]
Motorbike Relay Across The World
Global - 14,000+ Women Await the Start of the First Female Motorbike Relay Across The World as ‘Women Riders World Relay’ marks the launch on International Women's Day weekend’. London UK - What started as an idea to attempt a relay around the world led by women on motorbikes that founder, Hayley Bell, shared on social media in late August last year, has snowballed into a movement spanning over 100 countries across the world. As of today, over 14,000 women worldwide have responded to her call to show the industry the force behind the female biker market. ‘Women Riders … [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...]
Guardian Bells
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...]
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...]
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