Travel by Motorcycle
A three-part series.
Paper map, phone app or GPS? Which is right for you?
This is a topic that can result in hours of conversation when discussing with seasoned motorcycle travelers. In the end, most riders find the method, or combination of methods that work best for them.
Travel by Motorcycle
A three-part series.
One element of motorcycle travel that can confuse those planning their first trip is the issue of luggage.
What is too much?
What is not enough?
To learn more, we once again asked our Motorcycle Safety Foundation Facebook followers for their advice on luggage and packing for a multi-day motorcycle ride.
Travel by Motorcycle
A three-part series.
Like learning to ride a motorcycle, taking a motorcycle trip can be daunting. But like taking a motorcycle course and building your riding skills, the effort is worth it. Recently, we asked our social media followers what advice they would give to riders new to multi-day moto travel. Here’s what they said.
Free MSF Video to Help Deaf Students, Interpreters Prepare for Motorcycle Training; Improve Communication with Coaches
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation collaborated with RiderCoach Jasmine Bluecreek Clark to produce a free video to help deaf and hard of hearing students and their interpreters better prepare for the hands-on training portion of the MSF Basic RiderCourse.
Christy LaCurelle Selected as President and Chief Executive Officer of MIC, MSF, SVIA, and ROHVA
The independent boards of the Motorcycle Industry Council, Motorcycle Safety Foundation, Specialty Vehicle Institute of America, and the Recreational Off-Highway Vehicle Association voted to select Christy LaCurelle as President and Chief Executive Officer of all four powersports associations, representing stakeholders across the industry.
Motorcycle Safety Foundation Holds Special Election for Board Officers
IRVINE, Calif., July 23, 2024 — A special election was held by the MSF Board of Trustees for the Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer positions. The board unanimously voted Chase Rastegar of Suzuki Motor USA, LLC, to serve as Vice Chair and Ken Durr of KTM North America, Inc., to serve as Secretary/Treasurer. The board also […]
Transportation Secretary Buttigieg Appoints Scott Schloegel to the Motorcycle Advisory Council
IRVINE, Calif., July 18, 2024 — Scott Schloegel, Acting President and CEO of the Motorcycle Industry Council and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation was appointed to the Motorcycle Advisory Council by Secretary Pete Buttigieg of the U.S. Department of Transportation. “Your work representing the views of a national motorcycle manufacturing association will greatly benefit MAC and […]
Motorcycle Grant Program to Help More Deaf Students Learn to Ride
MSF Shares Tips on Working with Deaf Students IRVINE, Calif., June 18, 2024 — The National Motorcycle Safety Fund created a $15,000 grant program to give more deaf and hard of hearing persons the opportunity to learn to ride by reimbursing Motorcycle Safety Foundation-recognized rider training sites that hire sign-language interpreters. MSF has also added […]
Michigan Governor Whitmer Signs Motorcycle Safety Proclamation
IRVINE, Calif., May 23, 2024 — With riding season underway, more and more motorcyclists are taking to Michigan roadways. In an effort to raise awareness of motorcycles and motorcyclists’ safety, Governor Whitmer signed a proclamation acknowledging May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The proclamation encourages all drivers to “look twice” for motorcycles and encourages all […]
U.S. Senate Resolution Raises Visibility for Motorcycles and Motorcyclists’ Safety
Senators and Motorcycle Caucus Chairs Peters (MI) and Ernst (IA) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.
