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RIDERS FOR LIFE
The Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) is excited to unveil the newly revised Safety Awareness Campaign, just in time for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month this May, celebrated across Canada. This year, we’re embracing a message that resonates beyond just one month; we’re proud to...
Safety First and Spring Riding Prep
Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Media Release, August 1st FOREST, ON – August 1st, 2023 by Marq Smith: We all talk about the dangers of riding. Certainly, many of our non-riding friends talk about those dangers. I’ve always thought that everything is dangerous if you do it...
Trial des Nations: Canadian team facing the best in the world in Portugal
By François Cominardi, Written for Cycle Canada The Canadian trials team had a date with the best teams in the world for the Trial des Nations, which took place this year from September 17 to 19 in Gouveia, Portugal. The team was made up of three riders: Félix and Michel Fortin-Bélanger on Beta,...
CMA and MCC Work Together to Support Canadian Riders at Trial des Nations
Joint Discussions Underway for a New Future for Canadian Motorcycling Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Media Release, September 7, 2021 FOREST, ON – September 7, 2021: Canada currently has two well-established not-for-profit organizations for motorcycling. The Canadian Motorcycle...
SAFETY
SUMMER RIDING TIPS
Riding your motorcycle through the Canadian summer can be exhilarating. Still, it's crucial to know the potential dangers—the heat and sun demand preparation to avoid sunburn, heatstroke, and debris in your eyes. Scorching seats and handlebars pose a risk, which can cause burns and discomfort....
RIDERS FOR LIFE
The Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) is excited to unveil the newly revised Safety Awareness Campaign, just in time for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month this May, celebrated across Canada. This year, we’re embracing a message that resonates beyond just one month; we’re proud to...
Safety First and Spring Riding Prep
Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Media Release, August 1st FOREST, ON – August 1st, 2023 by Marq Smith: We all talk about the dangers of riding. Certainly, many of our non-riding friends talk about those dangers. I’ve always thought that everything is dangerous if you do it...
May Is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month | Let’s Watch Out For Each Other
Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Media Release, April 28 2022 FOREST, ON – April 28 2022: Watch Out For Each Other returns as the theme for May’s Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, promoted by the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC). “Our goal is to remind everyone that...
ON-ROAD
SUMMER RIDING TIPS
Riding your motorcycle through the Canadian summer can be exhilarating. Still, it's crucial to know the potential dangers—the heat and sun demand preparation to avoid sunburn, heatstroke, and debris in your eyes. Scorching seats and handlebars pose a risk, which can cause burns and discomfort....
RIDERS FOR LIFE
The Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) is excited to unveil the newly revised Safety Awareness Campaign, just in time for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month this May, celebrated across Canada. This year, we’re embracing a message that resonates beyond just one month; we’re proud to...
Safety First and Spring Riding Prep
Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Media Release, August 1st FOREST, ON – August 1st, 2023 by Marq Smith: We all talk about the dangers of riding. Certainly, many of our non-riding friends talk about those dangers. I’ve always thought that everything is dangerous if you do it...
Women are Changing the Motorcycling Landscape 2022
I have been frequently asked: How did you become a motorcyclist? The enquirer often has a puzzled look on their face which, if expressed in words, translates to: you just don’t strike me as the motorcycling type. Well, women are entering the motorcycling industry at the greatest pace of any...
OFF-ROAD
RIDERS FOR LIFE
The Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) is excited to unveil the newly revised Safety Awareness Campaign, just in time for Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month this May, celebrated across Canada. This year, we’re embracing a message that resonates beyond just one month; we’re proud to...
Women are Changing the Motorcycling Landscape 2022
I have been frequently asked: How did you become a motorcyclist? The enquirer often has a puzzled look on their face which, if expressed in words, translates to: you just don’t strike me as the motorcycling type. Well, women are entering the motorcycling industry at the greatest pace of any...
OFTR Celebrates 30 Years
OFTR Celebrates 30 Years! 2022 marks the Ontario Federation of Trail Riders’ 30th Anniversary. With the commitment, volunteering, and passion of our members, we realized a point in the organization that no one imagined possible in 1992. In 2022, we are not only the voice of the off-road...
Riding Out the Winter Blahs. Blah… BRAAAP!
Shake it out, find your rhythm; put that good soul back in your feet. Have you ever felt out of sorts? Maybe without being able to pinpoint the reason? Maybe it's the Winter blahs! Of course, you have and you’re not alone. (I won’t insert a statistic here.) We all know it happens and often even...
COMPETITION
Trial des Nations: Canadian team facing the best in the world in Portugal
By François Cominardi, Written for Cycle Canada The Canadian trials team had a date with the best teams in the world for the Trial des Nations, which took place this year from September 17 to 19 in Gouveia, Portugal. The team was made up of three riders: Félix and Michel Fortin-Bélanger on Beta,...
CMA and MCC Work Together to Support Canadian Riders at Trial des Nations
Joint Discussions Underway for a New Future for Canadian Motorcycling Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) Media Release, September 7, 2021 FOREST, ON – September 7, 2021: Canada currently has two well-established not-for-profit organizations for motorcycling. The Canadian Motorcycle...
Media Release: MCC to Continue Bid for FIM Affiliation
Date: February 4, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MCC TO CONTINUE BID FOR FIM AFFILIATION Canadian motorcycle racing has a big problem. FOREST, ON – February 4, 2021: On January 29, 2021, the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM, International Motorcycling Federation) convened via video...
ISDE Enduro: Tyler Medaglia winner of C1 Class in Portugal!
The Canadian rider Tyler Medaglia has won the C1 Class at the International Six Days of Enduro in Portimao, Portugal! It is the first time that a Canadian rider has won a class at the ISDE FIM competition! ISDE is considered the Olympic Games of Off-Road Racing and Enduro in particular. More than...