British Motorcyclists Federation
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The British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF) is a motorcycle
riders' rights group in the United Kingdom
. The BMF was founded in 1960 as the Federation of National One Make Motorcycle Clubs to counter accusations of "leather jacketed hooligans". It renamed itself the BMF in 1965.
It campaigns at local, regional, national levels within the UK, and within the European Union
through its membership of the Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations
. It is a member of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme
.
It provides a complete range of motorcycle training, from Compulsory Basic Training
for beginners up to its Blue Riband advanced rider training
and training to become a professional motorcycle instructor. The BMF gives further support to motorcycle safety through its promotion of the KillSpills campaign against diesel spills.
Other member services include insurance and information that covers touring in much of Europe.
The BMF runs large annual motorcycle shows at Detling
in Kent, Kelso in Scotland, and two at Peterborough
.
It also supports numerous motorcycle events held in support of many charities. The BMF's North West Region supports disabled motorcyclists through its sponsorship of a marquee at the National Association for Bikers with a Disability
charity's annual You've Been NABBED rally.
Motorcycle
A motorcycle is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle. Motorcycles vary considerably depending on the task for which they are designed, such as long distance travel, navigating congested urban traffic, cruising, sport and racing, or off-road conditions.Motorcycles are one of the most...
riders' rights group in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. The BMF was founded in 1960 as the Federation of National One Make Motorcycle Clubs to counter accusations of "leather jacketed hooligans". It renamed itself the BMF in 1965.
Activities
The BMF represents responsible motorcycle riders in the UK. About 350 motorcycle clubs are affiliated to the BMF, giving it more than 92,000 affiliated members.It campaigns at local, regional, national levels within the UK, and within the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
through its membership of the Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations
Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations
The Federation of European Motorcyclists' Associations is a motorcycling advocacy group based in Brussels, Belgium.-Notes:...
. It is a member of the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme
Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme
The Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme is the governing body of motorcycle racing. It represents 103 national motorcycle federations that are divided into six regional continental unions....
.
It provides a complete range of motorcycle training, from Compulsory Basic Training
Compulsory Basic Training
In the United Kingdom, the term Compulsory Basic Training is a preliminary vehicular training course which must be completed by people wishing to ride a motorcycle or moped unaccompanied on the road, and remains valid for 2 years upon completion...
for beginners up to its Blue Riband advanced rider training
Motorcycle training
Motorcycle training teaches motorcycle riders the skills for riding on public roads. It is the equivalent of driver's education for car drivers...
and training to become a professional motorcycle instructor. The BMF gives further support to motorcycle safety through its promotion of the KillSpills campaign against diesel spills.
Other member services include insurance and information that covers touring in much of Europe.
The BMF runs large annual motorcycle shows at Detling
Detling
Detling is a village and civil parish in the Borough of Maidstone in Kent, England. The parish is located on the slope of the North Downs, north east of Maidstone, and on the Pilgrims' Way....
in Kent, Kelso in Scotland, and two at Peterborough
Peterborough
Peterborough is a cathedral city and unitary authority area in the East of England, with an estimated population of in June 2007. For ceremonial purposes it is in the county of Cambridgeshire. Situated north of London, the city stands on the River Nene which flows into the North Sea...
.
It also supports numerous motorcycle events held in support of many charities. The BMF's North West Region supports disabled motorcyclists through its sponsorship of a marquee at the National Association for Bikers with a Disability
National Association for Bikers with a Disability
The National Association for Bikers with a Disability or NABD is a Registered Charity in the United Kingdom and in Scotland. The NABD gives technical advice and financial grants to help to adapt motorcycles, sidecars and trikes for use by disabled riders. It also gives advice on training and...
charity's annual You've Been NABBED rally.