Motorcycle safety

CTEK Sets Motorcyclists CS FREE® to Ride the Wind

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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CHICAGO, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- May is the unofficial kick off for summer and was also Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Hollywood kings of cool Marlon Brando, Steve McQueen and James Dean glamorized life on the open road, racing the wind on a motorcycle as icons of their generation. CTEK, the leading global brand in vehicle charging solutions, has developed the perfect companion for motorcycle enthusiasts to enjoy the ride courtesy of an innovative portable battery charger that keeps batteries in excellent working condition and safely starts them if riders find themselves stranded with a dead battery.

Key Points: 
  • Hollywood kings of cool Marlon Brando, Steve McQueen and James Dean glamorized life on the open road, racing the wind on a motorcycle as icons of their generation.
  • CTEK CS FREE ® is the world's first multi-functional portable battery charger with 4-in-1 features: an adaptive booster, battery charger, smart maintainer and hi-tech power bank.
  • CS FREE can keep your battery topped up for long periods of time.
  • The CS FREE gives you the security of knowing that, if at any point you face a dead battery, you're going to be getting started again.

Motorcyclist Deaths Are Rising Two Times Faster Than All Other Traffic Fatalities

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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NEW YORK, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Riding a motorcycle brings with it the exhilaration of cruising the open road, but a new ValuePenguin study raises the question - are the roads becoming too dangerous for Motorcyclists?

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  • This is more than double the increase among all fatal crashes from 2016 to 2020 (the latest year of available data).
  • Fatal motorcycle crashes nationwide increased by 11% between 2019 and 2020, after three year-over-year decreases in 2016, 2017 and 2018.
  • 13% of all fatal motorcycle crashes happened in July, and 49% of fatalities occurred between June and September.
  • "The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that motorcyclists were about 28 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to die in a motor vehicle crash in 2020."

White House Recognizes May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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IRVINE, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- President Biden recognized May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in a letter from the White House that acknowledged the millions of Americans who ride, and that "A motorcycle offers freedom, recreation, and the opportunity to explore our great Nation coast-to-coast."

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  • IRVINE, Calif., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- President Biden recognized May as Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month in a letter from the White House that acknowledged the millions of Americans who ride, and that "A motorcycle offers freedom, recreation, and the opportunity to explore our great Nation coast-to-coast."
  • "We thank President Biden, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and the Department of Transportation for helping to raise awareness of motorcyclists and motorcycle safety," said Erik Pritchard, president and CEO of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
  • For those looking to get into riding, formal motorcycle training, such as the Motorcycle Safety Foundation's Basic RiderCourse, is among the best ways to learn.
  • The Motorcycle Safety Foundation promotes safety through rider training and education, operator licensing tests, and public information programs.

Kick Off A Summer Of Safety In May With Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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b'IRVINE, Calif., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This May, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month comes at a particularly crucial time.

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  • b'IRVINE, Calif., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --This May, Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month comes at a particularly crucial time.
  • This means more new and returning riders will be on the road.\n"Safety is important every day we ride, and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month is a great time to emphasize our safety messages to drivers and riders alike," said Erik Pritchard, president and CEO of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
  • "As we look forward to peak riding season, we welcome the opportunity to kick off a summer of safety in May.
  • "\nThe Motorcycle Safety Foundation promotes safety through rider training and education, operator licensing tests, and public information programs.

"National Day of Unplugging" Announces 2021 Dates Under New Leadership of Unplug Collaborative

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Motorcycle safety, State motorcyclists' rights organizations

After 11 successful years with Reboot, the Jewish arts and culture nonprofit, National Day of Unplugging is now under the new leadership of Unplug Collaborative, a 501(c)(3) organization helmed by executive director Kim Cavallo.

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  • After 11 successful years with Reboot, the Jewish arts and culture nonprofit, National Day of Unplugging is now under the new leadership of Unplug Collaborative, a 501(c)(3) organization helmed by executive director Kim Cavallo.
  • With gathering restrictions and large-scale live events unlikely to abate by spring 2021, smaller gatherings, outdoor events, and socially-distant community activities are the new normal.
  • To become a community member , join the ambassador team , or to learn more about Unplug Collaborative and its free resources and upcoming events, visit NationalDayOfUnplugging.com .
  • Unplug Collaborative is a nonprofit organization that supports educators, leaders and organizers who want to see their communities elevate human connection over digital engagement.

Comoto Family of Brands Raise $100,000 from month-long The Ride is Calling Charity Campaign to collectively benefit National Motorcycle Safety Fund, The Kurt Caselli Foundation and Motorcycle Relief Project

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Tuesday, June 30, 2020
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The centerpiece of the month was The Ride is Calling Charity Ride during the weekend of June 19-21, which attracted 3,030 participants.

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  • The centerpiece of the month was The Ride is Calling Charity Ride during the weekend of June 19-21, which attracted 3,030 participants.
  • In partnership with the trip planner app Rever, riders tracked their ride with a combined total of 233,607 miles ridden over three days.
  • National Motorcycle Safety Fund, the non-profit arm of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, supports research, rider education and motorcyclist safety.
  • Motorcycle Relief Project works with veterans and first responders suffering from PTSD by taking them on structured and professionally-led dual-sport motorcycle adventures.

Comoto Family of Brands Launches Month-Long The Ride is Calling Charity Campaign to Support Safety, Education, and Life for the Motorcycle Community Across America

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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The centerpiece of the month will be The Ride is Calling Charity Ride during the weekend of June 19-21.

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  • The centerpiece of the month will be The Ride is Calling Charity Ride during the weekend of June 19-21.
  • We want to encourage riders everywhere to use their passion for riding to support the motorcycling community.
  • National Motorcycle Safety Fund, the non-profit arm of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation, supports research, rider education and motorcyclist safety.
  • This campaign marks the first time all three Comoto retailers have come together to do a collective initiative like this.

Global Motorcycle Airbag Jacket Market 2019-2023 | Development of Full-Body Airbags to Boost Growth | Technavio

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Monday, October 14, 2019
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191014005330/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20191014005330/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled global motorcycle airbag jacket market 2019-2023.
  • Thus, the introduction of these airbags as product differentiators will boost the growth of the motorcycle airbag jacket market during the forecast period.
  • Global Motorcycle Airbag Jacket Market: Development of Full-Body Airbags
    The airbag technology is gaining traction in the domain of motorcycles as they are associated with the safety of automobiles.
  • Global Motorcycle Airbag Jacket Market: Segmentation Analysis
    This market research report segments the global motorcycle airbag jacket market by product (airbag vest and airbag jacket) and geography (APAC, Europe, MEA, North America, and South America).

Powersports Trade and Safety Associations Announce CEO Succession Plan

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Tuesday, July 16, 2019
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To ensure a successful leadership transition, the first phase of the CEO succession plan was initiated in late 2017 when Pritchard was promoted to president of SVIA and ROHVA, respectively, and assumed those roles from Buche, who continued as CEO.

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  • To ensure a successful leadership transition, the first phase of the CEO succession plan was initiated in late 2017 when Pritchard was promoted to president of SVIA and ROHVA, respectively, and assumed those roles from Buche, who continued as CEO.
  • As part of phase 2, in November Buche will transition to a consultant for the associations.
  • I'm excited to continue serving the associations in a new way as a consultant," Buche said.
  • The Motorcycle Safety Foundation promotes safety through rider training and education, operator licensing tests and public information programs.

InventHelp Inventor Creates Highly Visible Safety Gear for Motorcyclists (OCM-1336)

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Monday, June 17, 2019
MotorCycle, Motorcycling, Motorcycle safety

That led me to develop safety equipment that would attract attention so that drivers know where I am."

Key Points: 
  • That led me to develop safety equipment that would attract attention so that drivers know where I am."
  • He developed the MOTORCYCLE L E D SYSTEM to ensure that the rider is clearly visible to all motorists.
  • This helps to reduce the risk of collision with other vehicles, which is designed to enhance rider safety.
  • The gear features a highly visible, attention-getting design.