ON-ROAD ARTICLES
WRITTEN BY VOLUNTEERS OF THE MCC
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...
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...
Riding Tips for Fall
The following are good riding tips for fall. Rides in October in Canada always have to be viewed as maybe the last ride of the season. You just never know when snow will cover the roads or if it gets so cold you don’t want to ride. With that in mind, treat every...
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...
The Motorcycle Is Here To Stay
Written by Dolf Willigers from the Federation of European Motorcyclists' Associations It is easy for ‘outsiders’ to be negative about motorcyling, but we at FEMA have a different view. FEMA’s Dolf Willigers about the continuing success story of motorcycling....
The Oversight of Active Transportation, Plus Vision Zero on Two Wheels
Active Transportation is British Columbia’s initiative for cleaner and more “active” transportation. It’s part of the Province’s “CleanBC” plan. CleanBC identifies initiatives and priorities to help grow a low-carbon economy that creates opportunities for all British...
Riding With Celebrities
We may see them on TV or the big screen, or hear their songs are on your playlists. But did you know these proud Canadians also have two wheels in their garage? Whether they are looking for an escape, or to connect with fellow motorcyclists, these Canadians have a passion for life on two wheels.
Take the Motorcycle Commuter Challenge
Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Summer is finally here again across the country, and it’s a great time of year to take your motorcycle out for a ride. But motorcycles are for more than just pleasure rides. They are a great alternative to driving a car. Their smaller size...
Canada’s Worst Roads got me thinking
By Mark Tharme Each year the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) publishes their annual list of Canada’s Worst Roads. Drivers, motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians vote for the roads they think are in most need of improvement – be it potholes, congestion, safety...