Motorcycle Action Group
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The Motorcycle Action Group (MAG) is a motorcycle
riders' rights group in the United Kingdom. MAG was founded in 1973 to protest about the newly introduced motorcycle helmet
law, but over the years it has expanded its remit into many aspects of motorcycle operation in the UK. MAG currently says that it "campaigns to protect and promote motorcycling and the interests and rights of all riders, from learner to advanced. We celebrate biking and the freedoms and independence it provides, through our support of parties and rallies, sport and competition, touring and travel".
In 2003, some of MAG's motorcycle safety and other non-political activities were moved into the newly formed charitable arm, the MAG foundation, to enable these activities to be supported directly in a tax-efficient way.
MAG is a founder member of the Federation of European Motorcyclists, now the Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations
.
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. MAG was founded in 1973 to protest about the newly introduced motorcycle helmet
Motorcycle helmet
A motorcycle helmet is a type of protective headgear used by motorcycle riders. The primary goal of a motorcycle helmet is motorcycle safety - to protect the rider's head during impact, thus preventing or reducing head injury or saving the rider's life...
law, but over the years it has expanded its remit into many aspects of motorcycle operation in the UK. MAG currently says that it "campaigns to protect and promote motorcycling and the interests and rights of all riders, from learner to advanced. We celebrate biking and the freedoms and independence it provides, through our support of parties and rallies, sport and competition, touring and travel".
In 2003, some of MAG's motorcycle safety and other non-political activities were moved into the newly formed charitable arm, the MAG foundation, to enable these activities to be supported directly in a tax-efficient way.
MAG is a founder member of the Federation of European Motorcyclists, now 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:...
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