NEWS
📢 Big news, Canadian riders!
The Canadian Motorcycle Association (CMA) and the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) are working to join forces to create ONE powerful national organization for all motorcyclists! What does this mean for YOU? ✅ Stronger voice in government ✅ More resources & rider benefits ✅ Building...
ARC Initiative
Adventure Routes Canada (ARC), or Route Aventure Canada (RAC) in French, is an exciting new initiative by the Motorcyclists Confederation of CNew Motorcycle Adventure Route Initiative Launches to Showcase Canada’s Beauty and Connect Riders Coast-to-Coast. Toronto, ON. January 10, 2025 – The...
ORM 101
The Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) is excited to announce the launch of its Off-Road Motorcycle Training program, ORM 101. Designed to provide a strong foundation in essential riding skills, this comprehensive course is tailored for riders of all levels looking to enhance their...
In Memoriam: Paul McGeachie
As the end of the year approaches, the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada mourns the sudden and untimely passing of Paul McGeachie, a dedicated board member and tireless advocate for motorcyclist safety, who died in October. Paul's journey with the MCC began on November 20, 2016, when he joined...
MOTOCANADA’s 2025 Motorcycle & Powersports Show
The Thrill is Back!!! 2025 Overview The Motorcycle and Powersport Shows are Canada’s premier rider consumer shows. Each year, The Motorcycle and Powersport Shows draw over 130,000+ motorcycle and Powersport enthusiasts across Canada. The circuit starts in Vancouver and ends in Montréal, stopping...
17h Annual Induction Banquet & Reunton Feb. 25th, 2025 IN Surrey, BC
The Canadian Motorcycle Hall of Fame will host another incredible induction ceremony and celebration! The evening will bring together motorcycle enthusiasts across the country to honour the legends shaping Canadian motorcycling. The event is a fantastic showcase of passion and camaraderie, filled...
SAFETY
How To Ride With A Passenger: The Essentials
Are you riding with a passenger? Here’s a quick guide to ensure a safe and smooth ride! Gear Up Properly: Always follow the motto: “Dress to slide, not to ride.” Both you and your passenger should be fully geared up. Helmet, gloves, jacket, jeans, and boots are non-negotiable—leave the laces at...
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...
MAY IS MOTORCYCLE SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH | Let’s Watch Out For Each Other
To say that the past year has been impactful for everyone is an understatement. One of the positive outcomes of the rollercoaster ride of living in a pandemic is that we have come to recognize that, now more than ever, we truly are all in this together. Just as the pandemic has made us aware that...
ON-ROAD
Winter is Coming: How to Get Your BIKE Ready for Hibernation, Eh?
Alright, fellow Canadian riders, it's that time of year again. The snow's falling (or about to), and even if you're hoping to sneak in a few more rides on those rare warm days, it's time to face the cold, hard truth: winter is coming, and your bike needs to be tucked in for a long nap. Otherwise,...
How To Ride With A Passenger: The Essentials
Are you riding with a passenger? Here’s a quick guide to ensure a safe and smooth ride! Gear Up Properly: Always follow the motto: “Dress to slide, not to ride.” Both you and your passenger should be fully geared up. Helmet, gloves, jacket, jeans, and boots are non-negotiable—leave the laces at...
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...
Motorcycling During the Pandemic – Safe At Home is Best
Canadian riders thinking about motorcycling during the pandemic: MCC supports the position of the International Motorcycling Federation. FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) is the global governing body for motorcycle racing. We think the following release is the correct global response...
Empowering women to go beyond their limits
Connecting women riders in BC When M-C Boudreau first started riding, she was too shy to be a part of the regular rides and trail maintenance at the Squamish Dirt Bike Association (SDBA). She’s a confident rider, but didn’t want to be the only woman rider. So she decided to set up a Facebook group...
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...
National race organizations unite to resolve protests
MCC Competition Council Protest Resolution Tribunal formed to rule on motorcycle race protests Established in the spring of 2019, the MCC Competition Council Protest Resolution Tribunal is an arm’s length neutral body that is ready to rule on protests that cannot be resolved at the track. This...
MCC Seeks FIM Affiliation
Looking to create a unified voice for motorcycle racing across Canada The Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada (MCC) recently held the Canadian Motorcycle Racing Summit, a discovery meeting to gauge the pulse of motorcycle racing in Canada. This event is the first step of our public consultation...
