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| purpose = Riders' rights group
| purpose = Riders' rights group
| membership = 53,000 members
| membership = 53,000 members
| website = www.bmf.co.uk
| website = www.britishmotorcyclists.co.uk
| abbreviation = BMF
| abbreviation = BMF
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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. The group lobbies for motorcyclist's interests at local, national and European levels.
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".<ref>{{cite web |title=Whatever happened to the BMF Rally? |url=https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/2016/may/whatever-happened-to-the-bmf-rally/ |website=www.motorcyclenews.com |access-date=16 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref> It renamed itself the BMF in 1965. The group lobbies for motorcyclists' interests at local, national and European levels.


==Activities==
==Activities==
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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 also has representation at the [[Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme]].
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 also has representation at 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 [[Motorcycle training|rider training]] and training to become a professional motorcycle instructor.<ref>[http://www.bmf.co.uk/pages/bmf_main_pages.php?main_page_id=776 Rider Training] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080226182854/http://www.bmf.co.uk/pages/bmf_main_pages.php?main_page_id=776 |date=26 February 2008 }}, accessed 27 May 2009</ref> The BMF gives further support to motorcycle safety through its promotion of the KillSpills campaign against diesel spills.<ref>[http://www.bmf.co.uk/pages/bmf_main_pages.php?main_page_id=701 KillSpills] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090623233342/http://www.bmf.co.uk/pages/bmf_main_pages.php?main_page_id=701 |date=23 June 2009 }}, accessed 27 May 2009</ref>
It provides a complete range of motorcycle training, from [[Compulsory Basic Training]] for beginners up to its Blue Riband advanced [[Motorcycle training|rider training]] and training to become a professional motorcycle instructor.<ref>{{cite web |title=Training advice » Advice » British Motorcyclists Federation |url=https://www.bmf.co.uk/advice/training-advice/ |website=British Motorcyclists Federation |access-date=16 December 2020}}</ref> The BMF gives advice on a wide range of issues from security to an online road defect reporting system.<ref>{{cite web |title=Campaigning » British Motorcyclists Federation |url=https://www.bmf.co.uk/campaigning/ |website=British Motorcyclists Federation |access-date=16 December 2020}}</ref> Other member services include insurance<ref>{{cite web |title=BMF Insurance - discounted insurance for your bike » Advice » British Motorcyclists Federation |url=http://www.bmf.co.uk/advice/insurance-advice/ |website=British Motorcyclists Federation |access-date=16 December 2020}}</ref> and information that covers motorcycle touring.<ref>{{cite web |title=Motorcycle touring advice » Advice » British Motorcyclists Federation |url=http://www.bmf.co.uk/advice/touring-advice/ |website=British Motorcyclists Federation |access-date=16 December 2020}}</ref>
Other member services include insurance<ref name="About BMF" /> and information that covers touring in much of Europe.<ref>[http://www.bmf.co.uk/pages/bmf_main_pages.php?area_id=8 Touring] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090503184424/http://www.bmf.co.uk/pages/bmf_main_pages.php?area_id=8 |date=3 May 2009 }}, accessed 27 May 2009</ref>


It also supports numerous motorcycle events held in support of many charities.<ref>[http://www.bmf.co.uk/pages/bmf_main_pages.php?main_page_id=703 Charity events/rides] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100309052025/http://www.bmf.co.uk/pages/bmf_main_pages.php?main_page_id=703 |date=9 March 2010 }}, accessed 27 May 2009</ref> 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.
It also supports numerous motorcycle events held in support of many charities.<ref>{{cite web |title=BMF shows and events » British Motorcyclists Federation |url=https://www.bmf.co.uk/events/ |website=British Motorcyclists Federation |access-date=16 December 2020}}</ref> 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.


It also publishes the magazine ''Motorcycle Rider''.<ref>[http://www.bmf.co.uk/pages/bmf_main_pages.php?main_page_id=589 BMF Magazine] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110830172814/http://www.bmf.co.uk/pages/bmf_main_pages.php?main_page_id=589 |date=30 August 2011 }}, accessed 10 January 2012</ref>
It also publishes the magazine ''Motorcycle Rider''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Join the BMF » British Motorcyclists Federation |url=https://www.bmf.co.uk/join/ |website=British Motorcyclists Federation |access-date=16 December 2020}}</ref>


==Intermediate and advanced motorcycle training==
==Intermediate and advanced motorcycle training==
The BMF provides two levels of training for riders who already possess a full motorcycle licence.<ref>https://www.bmf.co.uk/advice/training-advice/</ref> For less experienced riders, the BMF Rider Plus programme provides extra skills in machine handling, cornering and avoiding accidents.
The BMF provides two levels of training for riders who already possess a full motorcycle licence.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bmf.co.uk/advice/training-advice/ |title=Training advice » British Motorcyclists Federation |access-date=16 June 2020 |archive-date=16 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616122118/https://www.bmf.co.uk/advice/training-advice/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> For less experienced riders, the BMF Rider Plus programme provides extra skills in machine handling, cornering and avoiding accidents.


For more experienced riders, the BMF Blue Riband rider award is an advanced riding course to enhance handling skills, cornering and overtaking - while reducing accident risk.<ref>https://www.bmf.co.uk/advice/training-advice/bmf-blue-riband-rider-award/</ref>
For more experienced riders, the BMF Blue Riband rider award is an advanced riding course to enhance handling skills, cornering and overtaking - while reducing accident risk.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bmf.co.uk/advice/training-advice/bmf-blue-riband-rider-award/ |title=BMF Blue Riband advanced rider training » British Motorcyclists Federation |access-date=16 June 2020 |archive-date=16 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200616122120/https://www.bmf.co.uk/advice/training-advice/bmf-blue-riband-rider-award/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>


In both cases - unlike the [[Institute of Advanced Motorists]] and [[Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents]] - the BMF provides training through professional instructors not volunteer observers.
In both cases - unlike the [[Institute of Advanced Motorists]] and [[Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents]] - the BMF provides training through professional instructors not volunteer observers.



==See also==
==See also==
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*[[Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations]]
*[[Federation of European Motorcyclists Associations]]
*[[Helmet Law Defense League]] (HLDL)
*[[Helmet Law Defense League]] (HLDL)
*[[Motorcycle Action Group]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.bmf.co.uk BMF Homepage]
* [http://www.bmf.co.uk BMF Homepage]

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[[Category:Motorcycle clubs in the United Kingdom]]
[[Category:Motorcycle clubs in the United Kingdom]]

Latest revision as of 10:10, 22 May 2023

British Motorcyclists Federation
AbbreviationBMF
Founded1960
Founded atLondon,
TypeNGO
PurposeRiders' rights group
Region
UK
Membership
53,000 members
Chairman
Jim Freeman
Key people
Anna Zee
Websitewww.britishmotorcyclists.co.uk

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".[1] It renamed itself the BMF in 1965. The group lobbies for motorcyclists' interests at local, national and European levels.

Activities[edit]

The BMF represents responsible motorcycle riders in the UK. About 260 motorcycle clubs are affiliated to the BMF, giving it more than 6,500 full and 53,000 affiliated members.[2] 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 also has representation at 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.[3] The BMF gives advice on a wide range of issues from security to an online road defect reporting system.[4] Other member services include insurance[5] and information that covers motorcycle touring.[6]

It also supports numerous motorcycle events held in support of many charities.[7] 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.

It also publishes the magazine Motorcycle Rider.[8]

Intermediate and advanced motorcycle training[edit]

The BMF provides two levels of training for riders who already possess a full motorcycle licence.[9] For less experienced riders, the BMF Rider Plus programme provides extra skills in machine handling, cornering and avoiding accidents.

For more experienced riders, the BMF Blue Riband rider award is an advanced riding course to enhance handling skills, cornering and overtaking - while reducing accident risk.[10]

In both cases - unlike the Institute of Advanced Motorists and Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents - the BMF provides training through professional instructors not volunteer observers.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Whatever happened to the BMF Rally?". www.motorcyclenews.com. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  2. ^ About BMF Archived 3 March 2009 at the Wayback Machine, accessed 27 May 2009
  3. ^ "Training advice » Advice » British Motorcyclists Federation". British Motorcyclists Federation. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  4. ^ "Campaigning » British Motorcyclists Federation". British Motorcyclists Federation. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  5. ^ "BMF Insurance - discounted insurance for your bike » Advice » British Motorcyclists Federation". British Motorcyclists Federation. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Motorcycle touring advice » Advice » British Motorcyclists Federation". British Motorcyclists Federation. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  7. ^ "BMF shows and events » British Motorcyclists Federation". British Motorcyclists Federation. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  8. ^ "Join the BMF » British Motorcyclists Federation". British Motorcyclists Federation. Retrieved 16 December 2020.
  9. ^ "Training advice » British Motorcyclists Federation". Archived from the original on 16 June 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
  10. ^ "BMF Blue Riband advanced rider training » British Motorcyclists Federation". Archived from the original on 16 June 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2020.

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