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Demand for MSF RiderCourses and Online Info Stays Strong During Pandemic Times
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 10, 2020 — Through statewide lockdowns and pandemic precautions, and months into the coronavirus crisis, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation is seeing strong demand for rider education across the country. New York State, which was completely shuttered for nearly three
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Earns Colorado Contract Extension
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Earns Colorado Contract Extension IRVINE, Calif., May 28, 2020 – The Motorcycle Safety Foundation earned an extension of its contract with the Colorado State Patrol to help manage the Colorado Motorcycle Operator Safety program. This is the final option year of a
As Dirt Bike Sales Jump, Motorcycle Safety Foundation Offers Tips, Resources
As Dirt Bike Sales Jump, Motorcycle Safety Foundation Offers Tips, Resources IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2020 — Off-highway motorcycle sales shot up 18.9 percent in the first quarter of the year, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council, which means more Americans
National Motorcycle Safety Fund Named a Beneficiary of Comoto Brands’ Charity Campaign
National Motorcycle Safety Fund Named a Beneficiary of Comoto Brands’ Charity Campaign National Motorcycle Safety Fund Media Relations Department (949) 727-3227, Ext. 3131 Irvine, Calif. June 3, 2020 – The National Motorcycle Safety Fund is honored to have been selected as
ForCarDrivers.com Encourages Drivers to Stay Alert During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
ForCarDrivers.com Encourages Drivers to Stay Alert During Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month IRVINE, Calif. May 7, 2020 – ForCarDrivers.com, a program created by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, urges car and truck drivers to look out for riders during the month of May
MSF Staff Prepares for a New Future While Maintaining Core Programs
MSF Staff Prepares for a New Future While Maintaining Core Programs IRVINE, Calif., April 30, 2020 – While we all wait on the safe reopening of rider training sites across the country and around the world, the MSF team remains hard
MSF Collaborates with Military on Rider Mentorship Program
MSF Collaborates with Military on Rider Mentorship Program IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2020 — The U.S. Marine Corps and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation staged a focus group of military riders to discuss ways to help them become the best motorcyclists possible,
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Names Officers for 2020 Board of Trustees
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Names Officers for 2020 Board of Trustees Yamaha’s Joseph Dagley Elected Chair, Kawasaki’s Croft Long Elected Vice Chair IRVINE, Calif., March 31, 2020 – The new officers of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s 2020 Board of Trustees were chosen
MSF to Host Series of Regional Workshops in 2020
MSF to Host Series of Regional Workshops in 2020 IRVINE, Calif., March 10, 2020 — The Motorcycle Safety Foundation will be conducting a series of regional Rider Education Training System workshops across the country this year. These rRETS are one- to
MSF to Bring Motorcycle Safety Awareness to Lifesavers Conference
MSF to Bring Motorcycle Safety Awareness to Lifesavers Conference IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 14, 2020 — Motorcyclist safety will be the focus of a session at the largest gathering of highway safety professionals in the United States. Dr. Ray Ochs will
Erik Pritchard New Chief Executive Officer and President of Powersports Trade and Safety Associations
Erik Pritchard New Chief Executive Officer and President of Powersports Trade and Safety Associations IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 4, 2019 – Erik Pritchard has assumed the role of chief executive officer and president of the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC), Specialty Vehicle Institute
MSF’s Tim Buche to Transition to Consultant Role
MSF’s Tim Buche to Transition to Consultant Role Tim Buche will become a consultant for the associations on November 1 after serving as president, and later the CEO, for the MSF, Motorcycle Industry Council, Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, and
Motorcycle Safety Foundation and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute to Share Naturalistic Study with Autonomous Vehicle Developers
Motorcycle Safety Foundation and Virginia Tech Transportation Institute to Share Naturalistic Study with Autonomous Vehicle Developers IRVINE, Calif., May 23, 2019 – To help ensure that two-wheelers remain a regular part of the traffic mix, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and Virginia
David Surgenor Retires from Motorcycle Safety Foundation
David Surgenor Retires from Motorcycle Safety Foundation IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 28, 2019 — David Surgenor, who dedicated nearly 30 years to enhancing motorcyclist safety, has retired from his position as the Motorcycle Safety Foundation National Director of Quality and Outcomes. Surgenor, who
Colorado State Patrol is New Coordinator of Motorcycle Operator Safety Training Program
Colorado State Patrol is New Coordinator of Motorcycle Operator Safety Training Program DENVER, May 3, 2018 — The Colorado State Patrol is the new lead coordinator of the Motorcycle Operator Safety Training program, which promotes motorcycle safety awareness and supports training