With a series of videos, expanded online content and an event for new riders at its Ohio headquarters, the AMA is launching the AMA Get Women Riding campaign. The program promotes motorcycling to women and girls.
"Although motorcycling is a fun and accessible choice, riders must prepare with respect to proper training, safety and, of course, bike considerations," says AMA Board of Directors Chair Maggie McNally-Bradshaw. "As true as that is for all motorcyclists, it's even more true for women riders. Women and girls face additional difficulties of finding bikes and gear that fit them, of getting certain salespeople to take them seriously and -- the big one -- overcoming the societal stereotype that motorcycling is something for men only. The AMA Get Women Riding campaign will help change that." Read more >>
AMA salutes motorcycling moms on Mother's Day
The AMA salutes all motorcycling moms on Mothers' Day, May 10.
More than 7 million of the nation's 27 million motorcycle riders are women, according to industry estimates. And Mother's Day presents the perfect opportunity to express your love, support and appreciation for the mom's in your family and circle of friends. Read more >>
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Colorado Motorcycle Adventures offers AMA Members 10 percent off all motorcycle rentals and tours. View the beautiful scenery that Colorado has to offer, with the help of a tour guide.
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By AMA Member Tester Kevin Parsons
Hate buying new tires? Hate changing them? It seems like you just mounted that new tire yesterday and the edges are already moving from razor sharp to soft edged, sloppy bumps. How can you ride like a hero with knobs that looks like they've gone five rounds with a belt sander? Knobby Knife claims it can sharpen up those weary old lumps and make them hook up like new again. Being a cynic, I needed to see it to believe it. So I took a tire that, after four rides, had definitely lost its edge (especially in the center). Knobby Knife came with four simple directions on the packaging. Nice! It went like this: Heat it up. Point the edge against the knob. Press down. Scoop out. How about that? It worked that easily. Read more >>
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The AMA is pleased to announce that Team Honda HRC's Cole Seely, in the 450SX class, and Yamalube Star Racing Yamaha's Aaron Plessinger, in the 250SX class, are the 2015 AMA Supercross Rookies of the Year by virtue of their performance in Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship.
"Cole and Aaron both had exceptional rookie seasons, demonstrating that they have what it takes to compete at the highest levels," says AMA Supercross Director Kevin Crowther. "We congratulate them for their distinguishing performances in 2015. Their continued dedication and hard work will certainly take them far in the sport of AMA Supercross."
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AMA highlights May as Motorcycle Awareness Month
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ith the beginning of Motorcycle Awareness Month on May 1, the AMA is issuing a special appeal to motorists to be aware of their driving environment, check mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes and, especially, to watch for motorcyclists.
"The warmer weather in May brings out the riders who have been unable to ride all winter, so it presents an excellent opportunity for us to educate the non-riding public about the safety issues that affect motorcyclists every time we roll out of our driveways or onto a trail," says Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO. "The AMA is monitoring more than 1,124 state and federal bills that would affect motorcycling safety or motorcyclists' rights, including many that deal with rider safety." Read more >>
 The AMA joined today with representatives from disparate groups seeking a common goal: reform of the flawed Federal Renewable Fuel Standard.
As part of the National Renewable Fuel Standard "Day of Action," organized by the Smarter Fuel Future coalition, the AMA lobbied members of Congress. "We are committed to recruiting cosponsors for H.R. 704 -- the RFS reform bill -- and to seeing it passed this session," says Wayne Allard, AMA vice president for government relations. "At the same time, we are urging the EPA to propose a rule similar to, or the same as, the one issued in 2013." Read more >>
AMA announces U.S. World Trophy Team for 2015 International Six Days Enduro
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he AMA has announced the U.S. World Trophy Team and U.S. Junior Trophy Team for the 90th International Six Days Enduro in Kosice, Slovakia, Sept. 7-12.
Leading the U.S. effort on the World Trophy Team will be Mike Brown, Thad Duvall, Taylor Robert and Kailub Russell, Ryan Sipes and Gary Sutherlin. Brown will serve as team captain.
The U.S. Junior Trophy Team will include Grant Baylor, Steward Baylor, Justin Jones and Layne Michael. Read more >>
In hopes of securing American Motorcyclist Association national No. 1 plates, amateur road racers will compete in the 2015 AMA Road Race Grand Championship at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Va., on Sept. 19-20.
"Virginia International Raceway is an incredible venue," says AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "We are glad to once again be working with our event partners at the American Sportbike Racing Association and the Championship Cup Series to provide an outstanding event for amateur racers across a number of skill-, age- and displacement-based classes. The competition among these amateur racers will be something incredible to witness." Read more >>
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AMA Vice President of Government Relations Wayne Allard presents an AMA Champion Award to Representative Scott Perry of Pennsylvania. Photo Courtesy of Jay Westcott.
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Forty-two members of the 113th Congress were honored today by the American Motorcyclist Association for their support of motorcyclists' rights and issues of importance to motorcycling.
"These lawmakers have demonstrated an interest in and support for the issues that most directly affect the motorcycling community, and we take great pleasure in honoring them for their efforts," said Wayne Allard, AMA vice president for government relations and a former U.S. senator and U.S. representative from Colorado. Read more >>
Motorcycle Industry Council Members Launch Gear Up Every Ride
Gear Up Every Ride, a new initiative built around innovative ways of encouraging riders to use proper motorcycling apparel, is launching during May's Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The program was designed by the Motorcycle Industry Council's Rider Safety Committee - a team of experts representing riding gear manufacturers, distributors and marketers.
Gear Up will rollout on May 1 with a new website (gearupeveryride.org) and an online contest featuring nearly $10,000 in prizes and growing. Read more >>
AMA News & Notes is designed to inform you of rights-related issues and events in the United States and around the world regarding motorcycling. It's a monthly publication compiled by the AMA's Government Relations Department. Read more >> |
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AMA Classifieds Spotlight
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The AMA Race Center was developed in 2014. It's where AMA-sanctioned event results live. Results are continually added over time. The database is searchable by discipline, rider name, event, date, state and more. You can view results at results.americanmotorcyclist.com.
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Did you know that you can view both the off-road and street version of the American Motorcyclist magazine online?
You must be a current AMA member to read the full versions. Simply log into the AMA website to digitally view the current and archived issues of the magazines. Read more >>
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