By John Hopkins
with files from KTM Canada
BAIE COMEAU, QC -- Andrew Ranger opened the 2005 CMRC Ice Race National Series season with a victory in the Pro 450 main aboard his KTM.
Dominic Beaulac rode a Yamaha to the win in the Pro 250 feature while Ranger settled for fourth, hampered by a broken rear protection rack, which damaged the rear tire's studs, according to a release from KTM Canada.
KTM has become the title sponsor for the 2005 series.
In addition to his exploits on ice, Ranger recently tested a Champ Car at Sebring, FL, KTM Canada noted in its release.
Monday, January 24, 2005
Lange clinches one title
By John Hopkins
with files from Richmond Racing
GUTHRIE, OK -- Darcy Lange bounced back from a rough outing Friday night to score two wins on Saturday and edge closer to his second straight U.S. National Arenacross title on the weekend.
The Courtenay, BC racer also wrapped up the Dash For Cash championship with a victory in that race Saturday.
With two events left in the Arenacross season Lange holds a commanding 118-point lead over teammate Jeff Northrop, 580-462. Suzuki rider Branden Jesseman is third in points with 413. The series continues at Denver's Pepsi Centre this weekend before wrapping up in Columbus Feb. 11-12 at the Nationwide Arena.
Poor starts and crashes marred Lange's Friday night at Guthrie's Lazy E Arena and he finished eighth in the 125 main and 12th in 250.
But he won both his heats and dominated both feature races on Saturday. He now has 23 wins out of 32 features this season.
Jesseman took the 125 main on Friday while Northrop grabbed the 250.
Montreal's Marco Dube was 14th in the 125 class on Friday on his Amsoil / FXR / M2R Honda. He sits 20th in overall points with 95.
with files from Richmond Racing
GUTHRIE, OK -- Darcy Lange bounced back from a rough outing Friday night to score two wins on Saturday and edge closer to his second straight U.S. National Arenacross title on the weekend.
The Courtenay, BC racer also wrapped up the Dash For Cash championship with a victory in that race Saturday.
With two events left in the Arenacross season Lange holds a commanding 118-point lead over teammate Jeff Northrop, 580-462. Suzuki rider Branden Jesseman is third in points with 413. The series continues at Denver's Pepsi Centre this weekend before wrapping up in Columbus Feb. 11-12 at the Nationwide Arena.
Poor starts and crashes marred Lange's Friday night at Guthrie's Lazy E Arena and he finished eighth in the 125 main and 12th in 250.
But he won both his heats and dominated both feature races on Saturday. He now has 23 wins out of 32 features this season.
Jesseman took the 125 main on Friday while Northrop grabbed the 250.
Montreal's Marco Dube was 14th in the 125 class on Friday on his Amsoil / FXR / M2R Honda. He sits 20th in overall points with 95.
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
Facciotti ready for return
From Richmond Racing
ALDERGROVE, BC -- Team Richmond Racing / Kawasaki Canada's Colton Facciotti is set to begin riding within the next week or two. After going for x-rays Tuesday, Facciotti is 100 per cent healed and feeling good.
"It feels good," said Facciotti, who sustained a 'hangman fracture' of his neck in the opening round of the U.S. National Arenacross Series late last year. "My neck isn't stiff and the doctors said I could begin sports activities so I'll probably go riding this weekend.
"If I feel good I might race the last round of the arenacross series up here [in BC]."
ALDERGROVE, BC -- Team Richmond Racing / Kawasaki Canada's Colton Facciotti is set to begin riding within the next week or two. After going for x-rays Tuesday, Facciotti is 100 per cent healed and feeling good.
"It feels good," said Facciotti, who sustained a 'hangman fracture' of his neck in the opening round of the U.S. National Arenacross Series late last year. "My neck isn't stiff and the doctors said I could begin sports activities so I'll probably go riding this weekend.
"If I feel good I might race the last round of the arenacross series up here [in BC]."
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
Daytona party returns
From CherrypickerRacing.com
TORONTO, ON -- CherrypickerRacing.com will host its second annual Daytona 200 Party on Mar. 12 in Toronto to raise money for the Canadian Air Module fund.
Proceeds from the party will help purchase Alpina Air Fence protective barriers, used to protect Canadian road racers in the Parts Canada Superbike race series.
This year's Daytona 200 party promises to be bigger and better, with prizes already donated by Orion Motorsports, Pro6 Cycle and Z1 Cycle Tech. The prize auctions and raffles at last year's party raised $4500 for the Air Module Fund.
"We had a great turnout last year and everyone had a great time. It's good seeing the motorcyle industry and racers supporting such a worthy cause," said organizer John Brundl.
The party is being held at "Hollywood on the Queensway," 1184 The Queensway in Etobicoke. Tickets for the event are $10 and include an appetizer buffet. For more information and updates on the prize list, visit Cherrypickerracing.com's website at www.cherrypickerracing.com/daytona/
TORONTO, ON -- CherrypickerRacing.com will host its second annual Daytona 200 Party on Mar. 12 in Toronto to raise money for the Canadian Air Module fund.
Proceeds from the party will help purchase Alpina Air Fence protective barriers, used to protect Canadian road racers in the Parts Canada Superbike race series.
This year's Daytona 200 party promises to be bigger and better, with prizes already donated by Orion Motorsports, Pro6 Cycle and Z1 Cycle Tech. The prize auctions and raffles at last year's party raised $4500 for the Air Module Fund.
"We had a great turnout last year and everyone had a great time. It's good seeing the motorcyle industry and racers supporting such a worthy cause," said organizer John Brundl.
The party is being held at "Hollywood on the Queensway," 1184 The Queensway in Etobicoke. Tickets for the event are $10 and include an appetizer buffet. For more information and updates on the prize list, visit Cherrypickerracing.com's website at www.cherrypickerracing.com/daytona/
Monday, January 17, 2005
Lange rolls on
By John Hopkins
BALTIMORE, MD -- Darcy Lange edged closer to a second straight U.S. National Arenacross title with three wins in Baltimore last weekend aboard his Richmond Racing / No Fear Kawasakis.
The Courtenay, BC ace claimed both the 250 and 125 mains on Friday, and won Saturday's 250 feature. His only hiccup came at the start of the 125 final on Saturday, when a crash in turn 1 took him out of contention.
With three weekends remaining in the season Lange now holds a commanding 125-point lead in the standings over his Richmond Kawasaki teammate Jeff Northrop. Northrop picked up his third win of the season by claiming Saturday's 125 main.
Lange also sits first in the Dash For Cash point standings.
BALTIMORE, MD -- Darcy Lange edged closer to a second straight U.S. National Arenacross title with three wins in Baltimore last weekend aboard his Richmond Racing / No Fear Kawasakis.
The Courtenay, BC ace claimed both the 250 and 125 mains on Friday, and won Saturday's 250 feature. His only hiccup came at the start of the 125 final on Saturday, when a crash in turn 1 took him out of contention.
With three weekends remaining in the season Lange now holds a commanding 125-point lead in the standings over his Richmond Kawasaki teammate Jeff Northrop. Northrop picked up his third win of the season by claiming Saturday's 125 main.
Lange also sits first in the Dash For Cash point standings.
Monday, January 10, 2005
Western Yamaha team announced
By John Hopkins
CALGARY, AB -- Details of a three-rider, western Canadian based Yamaha road race team were announced at the Calgary Motorcycle Show last weekend.
Anchored by veteran Canadian racer Steve Dick of Vancouver, the squad will also include Calgary's Jessica Soodeen and Saskatoon native Brett McCormick.
A key element of the program will be the growing sport of Mini Road Racing. Soodeen and McCormick will ride TZ125s fitted with 85cc motors in the newly-created Western Canadian Championship and the Canadian Nationals in Quesnel, BC. In his first year of Mini Road Racing, McCormick, 13, won all three classes in the 2004 Nationals along with the Alberta series crown.
The team will also run in EMRA and WMRC regional road racing events.
According to Dick, the eight-round Western Canadian Championship will consist of two events each in Saskatoon, Edmonton's Stratotech Park, the kart racing facility at Race City Motorsport Park in Calgary and an undetermined location on BC's Lower Mainland.
CALGARY, AB -- Details of a three-rider, western Canadian based Yamaha road race team were announced at the Calgary Motorcycle Show last weekend.
Anchored by veteran Canadian racer Steve Dick of Vancouver, the squad will also include Calgary's Jessica Soodeen and Saskatoon native Brett McCormick.
A key element of the program will be the growing sport of Mini Road Racing. Soodeen and McCormick will ride TZ125s fitted with 85cc motors in the newly-created Western Canadian Championship and the Canadian Nationals in Quesnel, BC. In his first year of Mini Road Racing, McCormick, 13, won all three classes in the 2004 Nationals along with the Alberta series crown.
The team will also run in EMRA and WMRC regional road racing events.
According to Dick, the eight-round Western Canadian Championship will consist of two events each in Saskatoon, Edmonton's Stratotech Park, the kart racing facility at Race City Motorsport Park in Calgary and an undetermined location on BC's Lower Mainland.
New venue for Alberta Ride
By John Hopkins
CALGARY, AB -- The community of Olds, AB will play host to the 2005 Alberta Ride for Sight. Details of the move to the Agricultural Society Fairgrounds in Olds were made official at a special kick-off for the 2005 event at the Calgary Motorcycle Show on Saturday.
The Alberta Ride will run June 10-12, with parades to the host site scheduled to leave from Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer on the morning of June 11. Olds has hosted the Ride in the past, but not since the late 1980's according to the event's assistant chair, Sue Dolan.
"We like to stick to the middle of the province [when chosing a host site] because we get riders from all over the province," Dolan said at the kick-off.
The Ride for Sight raises funds on behalf of The Foundation Fighting Blindness -- Canada to aid in research of retinal disease. Last year the various Rides across Canada raised $1.3 million. Of that, $86,000 came from the Alberta Ride.
The function at the Calgary show featured special guests Dr. William Stell from the University of Calgary's Faculty of Medicine and Dr. Torben Bech-Hansen, who works in the Department of Medical Genetics at the University of Calgary. Both discussed the developments being made in vision research thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Ride for Sight.
CALGARY, AB -- The community of Olds, AB will play host to the 2005 Alberta Ride for Sight. Details of the move to the Agricultural Society Fairgrounds in Olds were made official at a special kick-off for the 2005 event at the Calgary Motorcycle Show on Saturday.
The Alberta Ride will run June 10-12, with parades to the host site scheduled to leave from Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer on the morning of June 11. Olds has hosted the Ride in the past, but not since the late 1980's according to the event's assistant chair, Sue Dolan.
"We like to stick to the middle of the province [when chosing a host site] because we get riders from all over the province," Dolan said at the kick-off.
The Ride for Sight raises funds on behalf of The Foundation Fighting Blindness -- Canada to aid in research of retinal disease. Last year the various Rides across Canada raised $1.3 million. Of that, $86,000 came from the Alberta Ride.
The function at the Calgary show featured special guests Dr. William Stell from the University of Calgary's Faculty of Medicine and Dr. Torben Bech-Hansen, who works in the Department of Medical Genetics at the University of Calgary. Both discussed the developments being made in vision research thanks to the fundraising efforts of the Ride for Sight.
BGPR school grows
By John Hopkins
CALGARY, AB -- More one-on-one training, a revamped classroom and video instruction are among the developments planned for Calgary-based BGPR Schools in 2005.
The road racing school, which operates out of Race City Motorsport Park and is run by CMRA Pro racer Brad Gavey has four standard courses planned for the coming season, along with an Executive School and track nights.
The basic courses are scheduled for May 18, June 8, June 20 and Aug. 10 and cost $240. The Executive Course, which features one-on-one instruction will run June 29 and has a pricetag of $425.
Gavey also has eight track nights booked for the summer, which cost $100 per session, and has packages available as well.
Information is available by emailing gaveybgpr@shaw.ca or visiting the school's new website at www.bgprschools.com.
CALGARY, AB -- More one-on-one training, a revamped classroom and video instruction are among the developments planned for Calgary-based BGPR Schools in 2005.
The road racing school, which operates out of Race City Motorsport Park and is run by CMRA Pro racer Brad Gavey has four standard courses planned for the coming season, along with an Executive School and track nights.
The basic courses are scheduled for May 18, June 8, June 20 and Aug. 10 and cost $240. The Executive Course, which features one-on-one instruction will run June 29 and has a pricetag of $425.
Gavey also has eight track nights booked for the summer, which cost $100 per session, and has packages available as well.
Information is available by emailing gaveybgpr@shaw.ca or visiting the school's new website at www.bgprschools.com.
Wednesday, January 5, 2005
Motorcycle Experience returns
From Whistlestop TV
BLOOMFIELD, ON -- The 2005 season of Motorcycle Experience will kick off on TSN Saturday, Jan. 29 at 11:30 a.m. EST.
The premier episode will feature Olympic figure skater Lloyd Eisler, riding instructor Clinton Smout chats about buying a dirt bike, Suzuki superbike star Clint McBain reminds us all to concentrate, while Norm Wells and Dave pay a visit to P.E.I. Plus a guest rider samples Harley-Davidson's new Heritage Softail Deluxe.
The show will repeat Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3 at 12:30 a.m. and Sunday, Feb. 6 at 3:30 a.m. All times are Eastern.
BLOOMFIELD, ON -- The 2005 season of Motorcycle Experience will kick off on TSN Saturday, Jan. 29 at 11:30 a.m. EST.
The premier episode will feature Olympic figure skater Lloyd Eisler, riding instructor Clinton Smout chats about buying a dirt bike, Suzuki superbike star Clint McBain reminds us all to concentrate, while Norm Wells and Dave pay a visit to P.E.I. Plus a guest rider samples Harley-Davidson's new Heritage Softail Deluxe.
The show will repeat Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 3 at 12:30 a.m. and Sunday, Feb. 6 at 3:30 a.m. All times are Eastern.
KTM backs Quebec adventure series
From KTM Canada
MONTREAL, QC -- MotoRally Canada and KTM Canada have unveiled the exciting new Quebec Dual-Sport and Adventure Ride Series and the Quebec TSD 2000 Navigational Rally for 2005. These events offer dual-sport and adventure motorcyclists the fun and excitement of navigating the varied terrain of Quebec’s many combination of dirt and paved roads in a safe, fully supported environment.
The adventure ride series consists of six non-competitive events in which dual-sport and adventure motorcyclists navigate a 200-300 km route on forest access roads, logging roads and public rights-of-way, all linked together using beautiful twisting pavement typical of the Quebec countryside. The events are modeled after European-style “rally-raids” in which riders use road-book instruction sheets and global positioning system (GPS) to follow the proposed route.
The Quebec TSD 2000 Navigational Rally is a five-day event held in St. Donat that will attract riders from all over Canada and the US. Time, speed and distance rallying will test a rider’s ability to precisely navigate a route. Participants collect penalty points for arriving at a checkpoint either too early or too late.
The event dates are tentatively set as follows:
Dual Sport and Adventure Rides
Rally Raid Lac Toro (St. Ambroise-de-Kildare) - May 1; Rally Raid Papineau Labelle (St. Jovite) – June 4; Rally Raid Mastigouche (St. Alexis-des-Monts) - July 9; Rally Raid Quebec City (Beauport) - Aug. 6; Rally Raid Quebec 2000 (St. Donat)- Aug. 31-Sept. 4 and Sept. 3-4; Rally Raid Ottawa/Gatineau (Wakefield) - Sept. 17
Navigational Rally Competition
Quebec TSD 2000 Navigational Rally (St.Donat) - Aug. 31-Sept 4
Adventure School
Adventure Rider School (Oka) – May 15
MONTREAL, QC -- MotoRally Canada and KTM Canada have unveiled the exciting new Quebec Dual-Sport and Adventure Ride Series and the Quebec TSD 2000 Navigational Rally for 2005. These events offer dual-sport and adventure motorcyclists the fun and excitement of navigating the varied terrain of Quebec’s many combination of dirt and paved roads in a safe, fully supported environment.
The adventure ride series consists of six non-competitive events in which dual-sport and adventure motorcyclists navigate a 200-300 km route on forest access roads, logging roads and public rights-of-way, all linked together using beautiful twisting pavement typical of the Quebec countryside. The events are modeled after European-style “rally-raids” in which riders use road-book instruction sheets and global positioning system (GPS) to follow the proposed route.
The Quebec TSD 2000 Navigational Rally is a five-day event held in St. Donat that will attract riders from all over Canada and the US. Time, speed and distance rallying will test a rider’s ability to precisely navigate a route. Participants collect penalty points for arriving at a checkpoint either too early or too late.
The event dates are tentatively set as follows:
Dual Sport and Adventure Rides
Rally Raid Lac Toro (St. Ambroise-de-Kildare) - May 1; Rally Raid Papineau Labelle (St. Jovite) – June 4; Rally Raid Mastigouche (St. Alexis-des-Monts) - July 9; Rally Raid Quebec City (Beauport) - Aug. 6; Rally Raid Quebec 2000 (St. Donat)- Aug. 31-Sept. 4 and Sept. 3-4; Rally Raid Ottawa/Gatineau (Wakefield) - Sept. 17
Navigational Rally Competition
Quebec TSD 2000 Navigational Rally (St.Donat) - Aug. 31-Sept 4
Adventure School
Adventure Rider School (Oka) – May 15
Five-race Westwood series
From the Westwood Motorcycle Racing Club
VANCOUVER, BC -- The Westwood Motorcycle Racing Club has announced a five-race series at Mission Raceway Park for the 2005 season. The premier Superbike class will hold two races each day.
In 2003 and 2004 WMRC attracted over 1000 spectators to some of the race weekends. Interest in motorcycle road racing has grown at the Mission facility, located near the banks of the Fraser River. Spectating at the circuit is excellent with grandstands situated at the most exciting corners and close to the pits and other facilities.
The WMRC started in 1959 and enjoyed many years of very competitive racing up at the old Westwood Circuit in Port Coquitlam where the club derived its name.
2005 Race and Practice Dates:
Sunday, March 27 - Practice
Monday, April 25 - Practice
Monday, May 23 - RACE, ROUND # 1 (Victoria Day long weekend)
Monday, June 20 - Practice
Monday, July 25 - Practice
Monday, August 1 - RACE, ROUND # 2 (BC Day long weekend)
Monday, August 22 - Practice
Saturday, September 10 - RACE, ROUND # 3
Sunday, September 11 - RACE, ROUND # 4
Saturday, October 15 - Practice
Sunday, October 16 - RACE, ROUND # 5
VANCOUVER, BC -- The Westwood Motorcycle Racing Club has announced a five-race series at Mission Raceway Park for the 2005 season. The premier Superbike class will hold two races each day.
In 2003 and 2004 WMRC attracted over 1000 spectators to some of the race weekends. Interest in motorcycle road racing has grown at the Mission facility, located near the banks of the Fraser River. Spectating at the circuit is excellent with grandstands situated at the most exciting corners and close to the pits and other facilities.
The WMRC started in 1959 and enjoyed many years of very competitive racing up at the old Westwood Circuit in Port Coquitlam where the club derived its name.
2005 Race and Practice Dates:
Sunday, March 27 - Practice
Monday, April 25 - Practice
Monday, May 23 - RACE, ROUND # 1 (Victoria Day long weekend)
Monday, June 20 - Practice
Monday, July 25 - Practice
Monday, August 1 - RACE, ROUND # 2 (BC Day long weekend)
Monday, August 22 - Practice
Saturday, September 10 - RACE, ROUND # 3
Sunday, September 11 - RACE, ROUND # 4
Saturday, October 15 - Practice
Sunday, October 16 - RACE, ROUND # 5
Monday, January 3, 2005
Choppers invade Main Street
From SUPERSHOW Events
TORONTO, ON -- The largest gathering of Custom Motorcycles ever shown in Canada lines up on Main Street, SUPERSHOW 2005’s new Custom Bike showcase debuting in Hall 4 of the Toronto International Centre Jan. 7-9.
Main Street highlights the current chopper craze and features custom manufacturers, bike builders, custom painters, retailers and shops from Canada and the U.S. Complete with Palm Trees, showgoers will feel as if they are on Main Street, Daytona.
Manufactured customs will dominate with large displays of the latest brands from Hellbound, Ultra Chopper, Detroit Chopper, Carefree Customs, Titan, Nasty Boy and Boss Hoss.
Main Street also features the world’s most authentic ‘Captain America’ chopper replica, the legendary bike made famous in the 1970 movie ‘Easy Rider.’ Builder Richard Hains of Classic Chopper Inc will be dressed as Peter Fonda for the unveiling.
Many of Toronto’s finest custom bike shops display their latest creations on Main Street.
Main Street leads showgoers into Hall 4A, which not only features the SUPERSHOW’s main entertainment stage with live bands, special guest appearances and leather stage shows, but also a spectacular array of top custom motorcycles competing in the builder levels of the $27,000 Jireh Cycles Showbike Competition.
The 2005 International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW runs Friday, Jan. 7 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. More information can be found at www.supershowevents.com.
TORONTO, ON -- The largest gathering of Custom Motorcycles ever shown in Canada lines up on Main Street, SUPERSHOW 2005’s new Custom Bike showcase debuting in Hall 4 of the Toronto International Centre Jan. 7-9.
Main Street highlights the current chopper craze and features custom manufacturers, bike builders, custom painters, retailers and shops from Canada and the U.S. Complete with Palm Trees, showgoers will feel as if they are on Main Street, Daytona.
Manufactured customs will dominate with large displays of the latest brands from Hellbound, Ultra Chopper, Detroit Chopper, Carefree Customs, Titan, Nasty Boy and Boss Hoss.
Main Street also features the world’s most authentic ‘Captain America’ chopper replica, the legendary bike made famous in the 1970 movie ‘Easy Rider.’ Builder Richard Hains of Classic Chopper Inc will be dressed as Peter Fonda for the unveiling.
Many of Toronto’s finest custom bike shops display their latest creations on Main Street.
Main Street leads showgoers into Hall 4A, which not only features the SUPERSHOW’s main entertainment stage with live bands, special guest appearances and leather stage shows, but also a spectacular array of top custom motorcycles competing in the builder levels of the $27,000 Jireh Cycles Showbike Competition.
The 2005 International Motorcycle SUPERSHOW runs Friday, Jan. 7 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 9 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. More information can be found at www.supershowevents.com.
FAST School adds course
From FAST Riding School
SHANNONVILLE, ON -- FAST Riding School is pleased to announce it will offer "Phase R," a new course level that is intended for riders who plan to begin racing in 2005 or licensed racers who would like to improve their abilities.
"Many of the riders who begin racing at Shannonville have already attended our school," said FAST Riding School owner and three-time Canadian Superbike champion, Michel Mercier. "But we thought a specialized course for beginning and novice racers would be useful. Phase R will cover topics such as starting, passing and strategy. These are things we don't concentrate on in our other courses."
The Phase R courses are scheduled at Shannonville Motorsport Park's Nelson circuit on Apr. 27-28. Successfully completing Phase R in April means students will be able to apply for their race license in time to enter the first races of the season, which begin in May. Students must supply their own racebikes and riding gear.
More information can be found at the FAST Riding School website at www.fastridingschool.com.
SHANNONVILLE, ON -- FAST Riding School is pleased to announce it will offer "Phase R," a new course level that is intended for riders who plan to begin racing in 2005 or licensed racers who would like to improve their abilities.
"Many of the riders who begin racing at Shannonville have already attended our school," said FAST Riding School owner and three-time Canadian Superbike champion, Michel Mercier. "But we thought a specialized course for beginning and novice racers would be useful. Phase R will cover topics such as starting, passing and strategy. These are things we don't concentrate on in our other courses."
The Phase R courses are scheduled at Shannonville Motorsport Park's Nelson circuit on Apr. 27-28. Successfully completing Phase R in April means students will be able to apply for their race license in time to enter the first races of the season, which begin in May. Students must supply their own racebikes and riding gear.
More information can be found at the FAST Riding School website at www.fastridingschool.com.
Manitoba insurance rate news
By John Hopkins
TORONTO, ON -- A proposed 30 per cent rate hike for motorcycle insurance in Manitoba has been cut in half and an increase in sport bike premiums has been declined, according to an item in the December, 2004 Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council newsletter.
The Manitoba Public Insurance program applies for rate changes each year through the Manitoba Public Utilities Board.
"MMIC was again involved in intervening on behalf of the motorcycle component of the rate application," the MMIC said in its newsletter. "Over the past decade, insurance rates for motorcycles have climbed in the order of 300 per cent while autos have increased just 17 per cent."
For 2005, the Manitoba insurance body has recommended a rate increase of 15 per cent for motorcycle insurance. Premiums for sport bikes will remain the same.
The program has also recommended a review of claim cost allocation, which would also have an impact on rates for motorcyclists.
"One issue that was of concern to MMIC was the imbalance of claims cost allocation," the newsletter added. "It was felt that too much of the burden of motorcycle accidents was placed on the rider, and not the other claimant."
TORONTO, ON -- A proposed 30 per cent rate hike for motorcycle insurance in Manitoba has been cut in half and an increase in sport bike premiums has been declined, according to an item in the December, 2004 Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council newsletter.
The Manitoba Public Insurance program applies for rate changes each year through the Manitoba Public Utilities Board.
"MMIC was again involved in intervening on behalf of the motorcycle component of the rate application," the MMIC said in its newsletter. "Over the past decade, insurance rates for motorcycles have climbed in the order of 300 per cent while autos have increased just 17 per cent."
For 2005, the Manitoba insurance body has recommended a rate increase of 15 per cent for motorcycle insurance. Premiums for sport bikes will remain the same.
The program has also recommended a review of claim cost allocation, which would also have an impact on rates for motorcyclists.
"One issue that was of concern to MMIC was the imbalance of claims cost allocation," the newsletter added. "It was felt that too much of the burden of motorcycle accidents was placed on the rider, and not the other claimant."
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