Moto Guzzi’s factory at Mandello del Lario, which has been building bikes since the 1920s, is to get a comprehensive makeover, led by renowned American architect Greg Lynn. (And yes, he owns a Guzzi). The factory has long been a place of pilgrimage for Moto Guzzi fans, hosting rallies and welcoming riders to its own museum. The plant’s distinctive architecture and its iconic wind tunnel (built in the 1950s to develop race bike aerodynamics) have made it one of the world’s most famous motorcycle factories. The overhaul will include new event zones and facilities for visitors, but the Guzzi faithful can relax – Mandello won’t become a theme park, and will still be building bikes. New production lines for engines and complete

National Motorcyclists Council (NMC) monitoring the UK situation closely as End of Life regulations set to be extended to motorcycles within the EU News that ‘End of Life’ (ELV) EU laws are set to be extended to motorcycles within the EU has led to several reports in the UK motorcycle media expressing concern and alarm about ELV regulations in the UK. The NMC is today clarifying the situation - that currently the UK’s own End-of-Life Vehicle regulations do not apply to motorcycles and neither will the new proposals being debated in Brussels - unless the UK decides to independently revise domestic ELV regulations. As reported by one of the NMC’s partners in Europe, the Federation of European Motorcyclists Federations (FEMA), the European

Up to 40,000 bikers come together to celebrate the life of former “Hairy Biker” Dave Myers. Over the weekend, tens of thousands of riders rode to Barrow, Dave’s home town, to celebrate Dave’s life and to raise money for charity as part of “Dave Day 2.” Dave’s widow Liliana Myers, speaking on BBC Breakfast this morning, said: “ It was so uplifting and so wonderful to see so many people coming from all parts of the country to pay tribute to Dave. The impact Dave had on biking is his legacy. He wanted people to live their lives and have fun. He was an inspiration.” Dave’s life-long friend, and fellow Hairy Biker, Si King said: “ Dave Day 2 was a joyous celebration of

Merseyside Police, in collaboration with Liverpool City Council, Liverpool BID Company, Lancashire Constabulary, Isle of Man Constabulary, the National Vehicle Crime Reduction Partnership (NVCRP), the Motorcycle Action Group (MAG), and the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF), celebrates the continued success of Operation Needle, which significantly reduced motorcycle thefts during the 2025 Isle of Man TT Races (May 26–June 7). This established annual campaign ensures a safer experience for motorcyclists traveling through Liverpool, a key transit hub for the world-renowned event. Operation Needle was directly supported by financial contributions from NVCRP, the MAG Foundation and BMF. These funds enabled enhanced security measures in Liverpool city centre, including Oxford heavy-duty bike chains, additional barriers near hotels, increased police patrols, and electronic detection equipment. The

“Ride To Work Day” provides an opportunity for individuals to switch from cars or public transport to two-wheels for their daily commute and experience reduced congestion, improved mental health well-being and reduced carbon emissions. “Ride To Work Day” is an international campaign, with similar events happening in other countries across the globe. Its aim is to promote the use of motorcycles, mopeds, and scooters as an important mode of transport, not only for commuting, but as a an affordable and accessible transport option for all ages. Paul Morgan CBE, the BMF’s Government Relations Executive says: “To fully unlock the benefits of motorcycling for improved mobility, better mental health wellbeing and for the environment, motorcycling needs to be fully integrated into the mainstream of

BMF Joins Forces with regional police forces, Liverpool City Council and the National Vehicle Crime Reduction Partnership (NVCRP) to deliver enhanced parking security for motorcyclists travelling to next week's TT races. With the Isle of Man TT races taking place from Monday 26 May to Saturday 7 June, the BMF is helping to fund enhanced security measures for racegoers on their motorcycles stopping off in Liverpool to enjoy the city, before they continue to the Isle of Man by ferry. "Op Needle" is a multi-agency initiative, coordinated by Liverpool City Council, designed to prevent theft of and from motorcycles, and to identify, disrupt and bring to justice anyone involved in motorcycle theft. Additional security measures will be in place in Liverpool from this

The 2025 National Young Rider Day will take place on Wednesday 11th June, with a focus on young motorcyclists. Founded by the National Young Rider Forum (NYRF) just two years ago, and aims to celebrate the access of young people to powered two-wheelers (PTWs), and help them to stay safe on the road. As a member of the NYRF, and as one of the leading motorcycle rider organisations in the UK, the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) strongly supports National Rider Day with its focus on the safety and development of young riders. The NYRF has set up the New Rider Hub website, which offers a whole raft of useful information for new riders, including guidance on training and safer riding, buying your

Following extensive lobbying of government Ministers and officials by the motorcycling, motoring and cycling lobbies over the last 18 months, the Government has today announced a £1.6 bn investment to tackle the scourge of potholes and poor road surfaces, together with an extra £500 million "roads pot" - enough to fill 7 million potholes a year. The funding will start to be delivered to local councils from next month . In addition, an extra £4.8 bn will be made available to National Highways to deliver critical road schemes for 2025/6 and to maintain motorways and major A-roads. But the full funding to local authorities comes with clear stipulations to ensure that the money is spent where it is required -

In responding to the Government's "Call For Ideas" on developing a future National Integrated Transport Strategy, the BMF has called on Ministers to fully realise and harness the benefits of motorcycling as an accessible, low cost, zero congesting and low-zero polluting transport option both now and as part of the UK’s future transport model. The BMF submitted its response via a detailed and comprehensive standalone paper, coordinated by our key partner the National Motorcyclists Council (NMC), and also via the Department For Transport's (DfT) specific online questionnaire. You can access and read both responses below…… 1. National Motorcyclists Council response - click here 2. BMF's response - Click here Paul Morgan CBE, the BMF’s Government Relations Executive said: “ The BMF has submitted a comprehensive

After an eventful 2024 , what with the change of Government and a new array of Ministers to inform, persuade and guide about Motorcycle matters, we head into 2025. The work has already begun, with the BMF holding a Breakfast event, with our partners in the National Motorcyclists Council, at the House of Commons, attended by MPs and officials. The officials are important, as the collective memory of government, who we need to influence and guide as to what’s important to riders. We are particularly keen to agree a national motorcycle strategy, as a coherent way forward to improve rider’s environment in safety, infrastructure and sustainability as a form of transport. Let’s never forget that biking is the most environmentally sound form