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Before Las Vegas BikeFest 2026 in North Las Vegas, the Southern Nevada Confederation of Clubs was assured there would not be a "no colors" policy. Midway through the event, colors and cuts were banned. Multiple entities gave shifting explanations, and no one ...

In September, the Legislative Committee of the Motorcycle Riders Foundation (MRF) hosted a legislative strategy session during the 42nd Annual Meeting of the Minds in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The Committee had gathered to establish and prioritize the MRF’s 2027 Federal Legislative Agenda. The ...

With cooler temperatures creeping in, it's a good time to think about changing road conditions, and how they change the riding environment.Cold tires may offer less traction, so give them time to gradually come up to operating temperature. Start your ride smoothly, ...

On September 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Transportation finalized a rule resetting Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for model years 2022-2031. The rule projects an industrywide average of about 34.9 miles per gallon by model year 2031, well below the ...

September 25, 2026 This week, Senate Environment and Public Works Chair Shelley Moore Capito (WV) said that a Senate draft of the Surface Transportation Reauthorization (Highway Bill) will not be introduced until the final weeks of the year, after the November election ...

The motorcycling world has lost a great champion. Rodney V. Taylor died on September 21, 2026. A highly regarded attorney, Rod probably has his fingerprints on every waiver, contract, lease, disclaimer or legal document any State Motorcyclists’ Rights Organization (SMRO) has utilized ...

Last week, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced a new national strategy for developing and deploying automated vehicles (AVs), outlining the Trump Administration’s approach to safety, regulation, and innovation in this rapidly evolving technology. In a statement, Department of Transportation Secretary ...

As expected, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed legislation extending the current federal highway program, moving the deadline from September 30 to December 11, 2026. The extension, included in a continuing resolution to fund the federal government, provides Congress with additional ...