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Premier U . S . motorcycle cable , tools and controls manufacturer Motion Pro will again be a sponsorship partner for the planned 10-round MotoAmerica Championship this year - a third consecutive year . Founded in 1984 by 6-day ISDT gold medalist Chris Carter , Motion Pro " works closely with championshiplevel riders and professional mechanics all over the world to continue improving the company ' s products while also delivering an outstanding customer experience that makes it easier for enthusiasts to do what they love ."
Cardo Systems , a global market leader in Bluetooth and mesh communication systems for motorcyclists , has been announced as the Official Communicator of the 2021 Progressive American Flat Track season . " As the official communications system for the series , Cardo ' s industry-leading PACKTALK BOLD will be featured as an important piece of equipment throughout the season ."
Acquired by TVS Motor Company in April 2020 , Norton Motorcycles ( Birmingham , England ) has announced former Jaguar Land Rover ( JLR ) CEO Sir Ralf Speth as Chairman of the Board of Directors at TVS , effective January 2023 . Owned by TATA , another Indian conglomerate , Speth is widely credited for the transformation of the British brands . The outgoing TVS Chairman , Mr . Venu Srinivasan , will become Chairman Emeritus of TVS Motor Company from January 2023 . As far as we here at AMD know , it is unprecedented for one of India ' s transport industry ' Big Five ' to appoint a European as its Chairman and signals its determination to consolidate a position as a global player in the re-shaped transport industry of the future .
The Motorcycle Industry Council ( MIC ) has elected Paul Vitrano to continue serving as the Association Chair . Vitrano is the Senior Assistant General Counsel for Indian Motorcycle and Polaris Inc . Re-elected as Vice Chair was Chuck Boderman , Vice President , General Administration Business Unit at American Honda Motor Co ., Inc . and Jim Woodruff , CEO of National Powersport Auctions , as Secretary / Treasurer .
New Dates and Route for the Suffragists Centennial Ride
The Suffragists Centennial Motorcycle Ride across the USA is an AMAsanctioned women ' s motorcycle ride celebration that marks the centennial of the signing of the 19th Amendment to the constitution of the United States , enshrining a woman ' s right to vote . Starting in Portland , Oregon , on July 31st , the ride will head east to the Women ' s Motorcycle Festival and Conference outside Washington D . C ., at Arlington , VA . Cross-country riders will be able to join the three-week celebration at Sturgis and Knoxville , Tennessee . The group will travel along scenic twolane roads , visit historical sites and " dazzle riders to the many splendors of riding across America ," says organizer and author Alisa Clickenger . " Last year I was extremely disappointed that COVID-19 interrupted our 2020 plans for the Centennial Ride , but now I see that as a blessing ," said Clickenger . " I am quite certain that our 2021 celebration will be even more spectacular because I am now able to take the ideas collected from two years of planning and development , plus a scouting ride in August of 2020 , and put them all together in an event that will leave an even more indelible mark on the history of women and motorcycling ." The riders who start at the beginning of the event in Portland will travel along the North Cascades Highway crossing the Bridge of the Gods , then experience must-ride motorcycle roads like Lolo Pass and the Needles Highway . The
Triumph Motorcycles has launched a subscription-based iOS and Android Smartphone Emergency Accident Detection and Emergency Alerting System - Triumph SOS - that is available to all riders , regardless of what bike they own . Triumph owners get a 3-month free trial ; the subscription is a rolling monthly charge , with no cancelation fees or long-term contract commitment . It works by monitoring key smartphone sensors to detect and validate an accident . Initially launched for the UK , Ireland , North America , Australia and New Zealand ( with other event offers a two-day visit in the Black Hills area visiting Mt . Rushmore , riding the Black Hills , seeing Devil ' s Tower , and attending the Biker Belles Group Ride and Celebration at the 81st Sturgis Motorcycle Rally . The riders will also have a chance to ride through the famous Badlands National Park as well as a full day of riding inside Yellowstone National Park . Another full day will be spent in Knoxville , TN , where on August 18 , 1920 the 19th Amendment was signed and Tennessee became the 36th state to ratify the 19th Amendment , making women ' s suffrage legal in the United States . A full day will be spent in downtown Knoxville .
markets to follow ), the system automatically connects the rider to the nearest emergency services in their time of need . This Google-Cloud hosted emergency alerting platform will automatically deliver the rider ’ s time-critical and potentially lifesaving details directly to the emergency services within seconds of the accident being detected , following a unique validation process . Precise GPS location , direction of travel , bike details and medical information allow emergency responders to reach the rider quickly and provide assistance accordingly .
After participating in the Knoxville celebration , the event will continue towards Arlington , Virginia , where riders can participate in the Women ' s Motorcycle Festival and Conference . This is the first LIVE Women ' s Motorcycle Festival and Conference hosted by Alisa Clickenger and Women ' s Motorcycle Tours . The event kick-off is Thursday , August 19 , 2021 , with Clickenger hosting a morning of professional development for Women in Powersports . Thursday afternoon the cross-country Centennial riders and conference attendees arrive and join in a celebratory dinner . Concurrent nationwide Centennial celebrations will take place on August 20-21 , 2021 , coinciding with the Women ' s Motorcycle Conference , and the live presentations will be broadcast to Celebration Cities around the world . Celebrations are scheduled in Los Angeles , San Francisco , Portland , Dallas , Denver , Chicago , Atlanta , Orlando and New York . Anyone interested in hosting a City Celebration is encouraged to contact Clickenger for more information . " I led a very successful cross-country event in 2016 , and I now understand the power , excitement and impact that a cross-country event can offer . The camaraderie and friendships that form over the course of our Centennial events change lives , establish life-long friendships and bring riders together in a way that only epic motorcycle journeys can ," said Clickenger . womensmotorcycletours . com
Triumph Launches ' All Riders ' SOS Accident Alert System
Advanced features include sophisticated Auto-pause technology to prevent accidental triggering , so you can fully focus on your ride . Triumph SOS does not record or send any speed or telematics data to the emergency services .
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