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...]
Thoroughly Considered – Fully Recognisable
United States – Washington, D.C. - Deployment of Safety Technology – The Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) report that on 20th November 2019, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation held a hearing entitled Highly Automated Vehicles: Federal Perspectives on the Deployment of Safety Technology. What the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation hearing is about is “Highly Automated Vehicles” and the reaction from the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) fighting for the safety of motorcyclists as this new technology is deployed on … [Read more...]
Ethanol Not A Smooth Blend
United States – UK – Europe - Most of the time when writing about an issue, because of our background we have a very workable understanding or lead on the topic. However sometimes we rely on those who have an understanding on the issue which the subject of concern in this case, is Ethanol in petrol. Ethanol is essentially grain alcohol produced from crops, that is mixed with gasoline to produce an ethanol-gasoline blend motor fuel. In 2012 as Right To Ride EU we reported the concerns from riders and their representative organisations in the United States - Ethanol – … [Read more...]
Automated – Include Motorcycles!
United States - Most rider organisations, federations, club groupings and the motorcycle industry have adopted a position or voiced concerns, or are working on how motorcycles and their riders are becoming increasingly affected by the introduction of vehicle assist systems which are leading towards the aim of fully automated vehicles. In February of this year we ran an article entitle Self Driving Cars – The Same Concerns which looked at the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) from the United States when they raised their concerns with their lawmakers regarding automated … [Read more...]
Coveted Sturgis Freedom Fighter Award
United States - To be recognised by your peers for the work you carry out must be the best accolade you could receive. Falling into that category is the Motorcycle Riders Federation’s (MRF) Kirk “Hardtail” Willard who this year will be recognised by the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum & Hall of Fame - www.sturgismuseum.com - as an individual who has made a long-term, positive impact on the motorcycle community. The recognition is via the special award category, designated as The Freedom Fighter Award, the Hall of Fame for this award recognises the sacrifices that … [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...]
Megan Ekstrom – What About Us?
United States - Megan Ekstrom Vice-President of Government Affairs & Public Relations of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) in the US asks, “What about us? and, “Why the bikers of America cannot continue to be ignored or forgotten.” Sometimes a realisation can start to sweep over, especially if you work for motorcycle rights with a passion. As Megan says, “After sitting through, countless meetings, congressional hearings, public information sessions, symposiums, conferences and breakout sessions which have covered a gamut of issues that affect riders”, that, … [Read more...]
