AMA Go Ride Safely! Week Stresses Rider Training And Protective Gear
The final phase of AMA Go Ride! Month begins today and the weeklong
theme is "Go Ride Safely!" Sponsored by the American Motorcyclist
Association, AMA Go Ride Safely! week promotes rider training and
the use of appropriate riding gear to help
ensure that every ride is enjoyable and every rider is prepared for
the unexpected.
"When it comes to riding responsibly and reducing risk, the AMA
strongly encourages its members and all motorcyclists to take rider
training and wear protective gear," said AMA President and CEO Rob
Dingman. "In addition, we advocate nationally for driver awareness
programs to alert other roadway users to our presence in
traffic."
During AMA Go Ride Safely! week, riders are encouraged to pass
along their responsible-riding practices by submitting photos and
comments to submissions@ama-cycle.org
and responding to daily calls-to-action on the AMA Facebook
page.
"I can think of no better way to kick off Motorcycle Awareness Month in May than by stressing training and proper gear."
- Rob Dingman, AMA President and CEO
"I can think of no better way to kick off Motorcycle Awareness
Month in May than by stressing training and proper gear during the
last week of AMA Go Ride! Month," Dingman added.
Throughout April, AMA Go Ride! Month has been celebrating the
motorcycle lifestyle and providing motorcyclists nationwide with
information, contests and prizes from Helmet House, Shoei,
HelmetLok, Bikebandit.com and Choice Hotels. AMA members are
encouraged to enter the contests to win prizes.
AMA Up, Down, All-Around Flash Tour Contest
The AMA Up, Down, All-Around Flash Tour is a contest for street and
dirt riders. Participants submit a photograph of a trip to the
highest, lowest or most remote part of their state, or an
historical or cultural landmark unique to the state. Each week a
winner is selected to receive a Helmetlok next-generation lock and
cable set.
Freedom Friday Weekly Photo Contest
Another weekly photo contest, Freedom Friday, alerts riders to
important issues that pose threats to motorcycling freedoms. This
week's theme is "Fuel for Thought," which calls attention to the
possible harmful effects of E15 fuel on motorcycle engines. The
issue can be illustrated with a photo of a motorcyclist near a gas
pump or station that sells E15 or, if not available, other blends.
The best photos will earn two lucky AMA members an AMA gift bag and
a BikeBandit.com gift card.
Choice Hotels Gas Mileage Contest
A third weekly contest sponsored by Choice Hotels awards a $100 gas
card and two nights' stay at a Choice Hotel, good in 2013. Entrants
just email their name, AMA number, the difference between the gas
mileage of their bike and their car or SUV, put the words "Choice
Hotel" in the Subject line and send to submissions@ama-cycle.org.
Qualifying AMA members in all contests will also be entered into a
month-end drawing for great prizes from AMA partner Helmet House,
including a Shoei helmet, Tour Master Intake jacket and Cortech
tank bags. Contest details can be viewed at www.americanmotorcyclist.com/riding/goride/contestdetails.
AMA Go Ride! Month encourages motorcyclists everywhere to enjoy the
thrill of riding in the dirt and on the street. Be sure to visit
www.americanmotorcyclist.com/riding/goride
and www.facebook.com/americanmotorcyclist
for breaking news and announcements about 2013 AMA Go Ride!
Month.
About the American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA is a not-for-profit member-based association whose mission is to promote the motorcycle lifestyle and protect the future of motorcycling. As the world's largest motorcycling rights and event sanctioning organization, the AMA advocates for riders' interests at all levels of government and sanctions thousands of competition and recreational events every year. The AMA also provides money-saving discounts on products and services for its members. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, the AMA honors the heroes and heritage of motorcycling. For more information, please visit AmericanMotorcyclist.com.
