MIC to Recognize Sen. Klobuchar for Youth Off-Highway Rider Support
The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) will be holding a news conference on Friday, April 13 at 12 pm to present Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar with the prestigious MIC Chairman’s Award for her outstanding support of Youth Off-Highway Riders.
MSF Releases ‘Fool’s Gear, Cool Gear’ Video
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) has released a new safety video highlighting the importance of motorcycle riders and their passengers wearing personal protective gear. “Fool’s Gear, Cool Gear,” based on the MSF’s popular safety poster of the same name, communicates a serious message in an entertaining manner.
AMA Celebrates April as ‘Get Out and Ride!’ Month
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced that April is “AMA Get Out and Ride! Month.” Now in its second year, the AMA encourages motorcyclists everywhere to enjoy the thrill of motorcycling in the dirt and on the street during April’s Get Out and Ride! Month.
U.S. Senate Votes to Preserve Recreational Trails Program
The U.S. Senate has approved a bill that extends the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), and the federal motorcyclist safety grant program, for nearly two more years, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) reports.
Georgia May Use Fed Grant For Motorcycle Checkpoints During Bike Week
For the second consecutive year, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is cautioning riders traveling through the state of Georgia that the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) may mobilize several motorcycle-only checkpoints (MOCs) before, during and after Daytona Bike Week.
Recreational Trails Program Enters Critical Time
The Senate transportation bill, entitled “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century,” or MAP-21, contains a revision of current law that would essentially end the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). However, a bipartisan list of seven senators, led by Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Richard Burr (R-N.C.), have introduced an amendment to modify the revision and preserve the RTP.
AMA Announces Two New Board Members
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced the election of two corporate directors to the AMA Board of Directors: John Ulrich, founder and owner of Roadracing World and Motorcycle Technology, and Sean Hilbert, CEO of Cobra Moto. The elections occurred at the annual AMA corporate members meeting in Indianapolis on Feb. 18.
MIC Give to Ride Auction Brings in $50k
Several key land use initiatives willbenefit from $52,100 donated to the Right Rider Access Fund (RRAF), following the first-ever Give to Ride Breakfast and Auction.
New Video Ad for Right Rider Breakfast, Auction at Dealer Expo
A new video ad for the upcoming Right Rider breakfast and auction is now available online. The ad features motorcycle industry personalities Eric Anderson and Tom White providing key details about the auction that will be taking place at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, February 18, in the Wabash Conference Room of the Indiana Convention Center during Dealer Expo in Indianapolis.
House Bill Includes Trails Funding, Bans Bike Checkpoints
Renewed funding for motorized trails and a ban on funding for motorcycle-only checkpoints are included in a major federal transportation bill being considered by a key U.S. House committee, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has reported.
RRAF to Auction Memorabilia at Dealer Expo Breakfast
Raising awareness and revenue for the Right Rider Access Fund (RRAF), the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) will host a star-studded breakfast auction at next month’s 2012 Dealer Expo in Indianapolis.
Yamaha Approves Seven OHV GRANTs in Fourth Quarter 2011
Yamaha’s OHV Access Initiative has announced that it awarded more than $96,000 for seven projects in the fourth quarter of 2011, helping promote safe, responsible OHV riding with sustainable access to trails and riding areas.