Ackerman Retires from MIC Board after Decades of Service
Powersports industry icon Arnold W. Ackerman has retired after many years of service, stepping away from his seat on the Motorcycle Industry Council Board of Directors, his chairmanship of the MIC Aftermarket/Allied Trades Committee, and being active in numerous, far-ranging MIC committees.
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Celebrates 10 Years, Tops $3.5 Million in Funding and Support
The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (OAI), the powersports industry’s premier access program dedicated to ensuring outdoor recreation opportunities for future generations, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2018.
MIC Meets with Department of Agriculture and U.S. Forest Service Officials to Highlight Importance of OHV Recreation in National Forests
The MIC urged Department officials to prioritize recreational access, stating that OHV recreation in national forests is vital to the industry and that it is a local and national economic engine.
Randolph Returns to MIC as Director of Human Resources
Annette Randolph, the new director of human resources at the Motorcycle Industry Council, is a familiar face to many at the associations.
Department of the Interior, Recreation Industry Representatives Meet on Improving Access to Public Lands
The Outdoor Recreation Industry Roundtable hosted the meeting at Skyland Resort, operated by National Park concessioner Delaware North. In addition to Department of the Interior and Forest Service officials, more than 30 outdoor recreation industry representatives and several industry CEOs attended the meeting.
MIC’s Duane Taylor Joins NOHVCC as Executive Director
In a letter to Motorcycle Industry Council members, MIC President and CEO Tim Buche congratulates Duane Taylor, director of federal affairs in the MIC, SVIA and ROHVA Government Relations Office, on his new role as executive director of the National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), effective June 1.
American Motorcyclist Association Announces Recipients of 2017 AMA Awards
The American Motorcyclist Association has announced the recipients of its 2017 AMA Awards. The individuals and organizations selected by the AMA Board of Directors have made outstanding contributions to the motorcycling community and their efforts support the AMA mission to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling.
Cernic’s Cycle World
The fans are out of their seats screaming. It’s the last lap and the two frontrunners are swapping the lead like madmen. Round the last turn, taking some air on a whoop, the checkered flag is just ahead… and the guy with the Cernic’s decal wins by a wheel. Although this is only an amateur
Polaris Employees Celebrate the Life and Accomplishments of Co-Founder David Johnson
Polaris employees and Polaris riders worldwide are celebrating the life and mourning the passing of one of the company’s co-founders, David Johnson. He passed away on October 8 in Roseau, Minn., after an extended illness. He was 93 years old.
Motorcycle Industry Issues: Vote, Join the Cause and Be Engaged!
Top Issues Affecting Powersports Dealers and What You Can Do About It [dropcap]B[/dropcap]eing an election year, most of the headlines in recent months have been aimed toward the two presidential nominees. While we are free to vote for whomever we wish, why not look at the 2016 election from a perspective that makes sense for
AMA Announces Award Recipients, Selects Craig Vetter for Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award
The American Motorcyclist Association has announced that AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame inductee Craig Vetter is the winner of the prestigious AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award for 2016. The annual award acknowledges the highest level of service to the AMA in any area of activity.
American Motorcyclist Association Wins National Award for Grassroots Program Innovation
The American Motorcyclist Association won first place in the 2015 Showalter Political Involvement Program Innovation Award competition, announced Dec. 11 in Naples, Fla., at the annual Innovate to Motivate conference.
Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Announces GRANT Awards
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA has announced the first quarter 2015 GRANT (Guaranteeing Responsible Access to our Nation’s Trails) recipients from the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative. This quarter, more than $95,000 was contributed to eight projects.
Dishing the Dirt!
Dirt is for taters, at least according to conventional urban street bike wisdom.
UTV and ATV Brands By The Numbers
Face it, given the economic downturn of recent years, selling ATVs and UTVs has been a hard way to make an easy living. However, being objective and rational, it looks like the market is making a comeback.
Shifting Gears
Printing All The News That Fits