New off-road motorcycling DVD

From the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada

MARKHAM, ON - The Off Road Council of the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada has released the 'Off-Road Motorcycling: A Fast Growing Sport' DVD. The bilingual DVD is designed to educate viewers on the various facets of off-road motorcycling involving individual riders, clubs, other trail users and government.

"The DVD is important because it shows that there are many facets of off-road motorcycling and that they can be enjoyed in a safe, responsible and fun manner," explained Benoit-Gilles Depont, Chair of the Off-Road Council (ORC). "Through the consideration and successful integration of these facets and through strategic partnerships, we intend to make certain that off-road motorcycling continues to be a fast growing sport across Canada."

"We are pleased to support the Motorcyclists Confederation of Canada Off-Road Council and its important work," says Bob Ramsay, President of the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council which funded DVD production. "This is just one example of the collaboration addressed in the DVD."

The DVD was developed with input from the provincial rider federations across the country, and addresses safety and environmental considerations, rider code of conduct, the role of rider clubs and federations, and outlines stakeholders involvement in land management issues and the importance of collaboration.

'Off-Road Motorcycling: A Fast Growing Sport' will serve as a useful resource to land managers, government representatives, law enforcement, safety organizations and riders. It is free of charge and can be obtained by contacting MCC directly.