Europe - FIM Europe reports that their representatives met in Brussels at the European Parliament to discuss motorcycling issues - sporting and non-sporting - with MEP Mr Wim Van De Camp Mr Martin de Graaff - FIM Europe -1st Deputy President - was instrumental in arranging the meeting which took place on 2nd February at the premises of the European Parliament. Mr Wim van de Camp is a well-respected Member of the European Parliament since 2009 (member of the Committee on Transport and Tourism – – PPE coordinator - substitute member of the Committee on International … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Riders Foundation
United States - Motorcycle Riders Foundation Staying, across the Atlantic in the United States of America, from our recent report of a US federal agency attempting to tack a 100 percent or higher tariff on motorcycles made in Europe, as part of a trade battle over hormones in U.S. beef. Now we can have a look at the riders rights organisation, the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF). The MRF formed in 1985 is immediately recognised in its agenda, make-up, advocacy on issues and campaigns. As a riders right’s organisation it protects the freedom and safety of American … [Read more...]
AMA – What’s The Beef?
United States – Global – The American Motorcyclists Association (AMA) is asking, “What’s the beef with motorcycles?” as they report that a US federal agency are attempting to tack a 100 percent or higher tariff on motorcycles made in Europe – along with other products - as part of a trade battle over hormones in U.S. beef. Naturally the American Motorcyclist Association opposes the proposed tariff, “Because trade disputes residing within the boundaries of the agricultural industry should not be solved with trade sanctions levied against non-agricultural … [Read more...]
FIM – New CEO – In Defence
Global - Europe -Following on from our recent article - FIM Europe – Analysing Motorcycling - which looked at the achievements and activities FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) – Europe – FIM Europe regarding road going motorcycling and riders, FIM has just announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer in the person of Mr Steve Aeschlimann. We previously mentioned that riders may be familiar with the FIM as the global governing/sanctioning body of motorcycle racing, but not the work of FIM Europe (in the past UEM, Union Europèenne de … [Read more...]
FIM Europe – Analysing Motorcycling
As road going motorcyclists we are well aware of the rider organisations that represent their members in various countries, which include those that work together, especially in Europe to promote, protect and preserve motorcycling. While we report and comment on these organisations, one that you might not be familiar with is, (although we do put their “stuff” up) the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) – Europe – FIM Europe. You may be familiar with the FIM as the global governing/sanctioning body of motorcycle racing but not the work of FIM Europe (in the … [Read more...]
FIM Road Safety Awards – 2016
We have followed the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Annual Road Safety Awards ever since we brought a version of an original road safety programme to Northern Ireland in our previous life as Right To Ride. That award was for the Ambulance Motorcycle Club of the UK CRASH Card www.crashcard.co.uk which is now available in several European countries and the United States. This received the FIM Road Safety Award in 2012. This year, marking the seventh year of the FIM Roa Safety award, was originally instituted as part of the FIM’s contribution to the … [Read more...]
Thank You European Union
Motorcycling is alive and well – thanks to the European Union! This article never made it onto Motorcycle Minds during the run up to the United Kingdom (England - Scotland - Wales - Northern Ireland) EU referendum. We think it is well worth another look and update it with some fresh information and thoughts after the "Brexit" results. EU Referendum and U.K. Motorcycling Trevor and I (Motorcycle Minds) have been watching the EU referendum debate over the last few weeks and as the date to vote draws near, we have decided to “come out” with our position regarding the … [Read more...]
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