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Riding This Electric Motorcycle Must Be Like Mounting a Steel Beam

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by Eduard Pana from https://www.autoevolution.com In a world where internal combustion motorcycles reign over electric vehicles, there are some guys who love electricity combined with exotic designs. Joseph Robinson is one of the guys who love the minimalist and futuristic design that can only be managed with electric vehicles. Because of the many limitations traditional engines provide, electric motorcycles are convenient for futuristic designs because the only major concerns are: where do you locate the motor (which can be placed into the wheel or into the frame), having a square’ish space for the battery, and fitting 2 wheels at the ends of the bike. Robinson managed to design a concept bike with a Z shape frame that starts in the front headlight and extends to the rear lower swing arm. It seems the front suspension has struts hidden under the plastic covers of the fork while the rear suspension isn’t hidden from the eye of the beholders, having a pretty hefty shock as presented in the photos. The rider’s position on the bike resembles the position on a super sport bike, with the rider leaning forward for more aero points. However, the bike does not provide any kind of wind protection for high speed cruising on the freeway, so that means this bike is specially designed for city driving and very light touring rides (the battery is limiting the distance you can cover with an electric vehicle anyway). As a bonus point, it seems like the handle bars and pegs are foldable so you can get more aero when going on a straight line… I’m joking, of course, they should be folded when the bike is parked, in order to save some space in tiny areas (I always get my T-shirt caught on my bike handle bars when I’m moving […]

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After a motorcycle accident, this man gained 60 pounds. Here’s how he lost the weight

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by Stephanie Thurrott from https://www.nbcnews.com/ After a motorcycle accident left Jeremy Bromwell sidelined and inactive, he learned to eat more mindfully and is now healthier than ever. Name: Jeremy Bromwell Age: 38 Residence: Full-time RVer based in Florida for the winter Job: Founder, Your Marketing Explorer Family status: Single Peak weight: 243 pounds Current weight: 174 pounds Height: 5’11” Jeremy Bromwell always made it a point to stay active and maintain a healthy weight — he lifted weights at his gym and ran 5ks, 10ks and a half marathon. “[Exercise] was something I did pretty regularly to help keep my weight in check, so I wouldn’t be giving up the experience when I sat down to a meal at a restaurant,” he says. That all changed in October 2014, when Bromwell was riding his motorcycle home from work in San Francisco and was hit by an SUV. The accident shattered both of the bones in his lower leg. He was expected to recover in about six months, but his bone became infected. “Talk about adding some mental and emotional barriers on top of the physical. At the six-month mark I was supposed to be back to normal. That got blown up — it became ‘wait and see, we don’t know’. My brain was not able to wrap around it,” he says. Bromwell needed 10 surgeries before that bone healed properly, and the last one was performed in December 2016, more than two years after his accident. “The motorcycle accident was the first time I had physical limitations imposed that I couldn’t work out on my own,” he says. “I lost control of the activities I could and couldn’t do. That was where I really started to struggle.” He splurged as he healed As Bromwell recovered, he concedes that he overdid

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Motorcycle clubs come together to offer Vietnam vet one last ride

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by Danielle Avitable from https://www.nbc4i.com COLUMBUS (WCMH) — A local Vietnam veteran had one last wish while in hospice care, and that was to ride a motorcycle one more time. On Sunday, a group of riders made his dream possible. Vietnam veteran Roger L. Smith was wheeled out of the house, surrounded by loved ones and riders. “I said I want to get on a bike at least one time before I die,” said Smith. And that’s what he got. “He requested a last ride and, for us, it’s veterans helping veterans,” said Steve Murray of Combat Veterans Motorcycle Club. In addition to Combat Veteran, other groups taking part in the ride included Ohio Patriot Bikers and Punishers Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club. Smith’s health has been declining over the last three weeks. “He started having issues with Agent Orange affecting his lungs. His lungs are crystalizing. He can’t breathe that well,” said one friend. Prior to his health issues, friends said he used to solely drive a motorcycle to work, but before Sunday, he hasn’t been on a bike in two years. “I feel like I lost a part of myself,” Smith said. “I haven’t been on a bike in a couple years because of my lungs. I’m dying from inside out. I had to do this for me.” Before the group took off, everyone gathered around Smith for a prayer. “We give you thanks for these veterans as they make his wish come true.” More than two dozen rider then hopped on their bikes, and engines started roaring before they took off for one last ride. “I kept pulling up beside him and he kept putting his thumbs up,” said Murray. “He was so happy. He was so happy it made my day.” Murray added a ride like Smith’s

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Motorcycle community helps Belen Veteran after fire

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by Stephanie Chavez from https://www.krqe.com BELEN, N.M. (KRQE) – It’s been a tough few months for a Vietnam Veteran who lost his home to a fire, but his luck is turning around. Saturday morning dozens of men and women from the motorcycle community stepped up to help him out. Daniel Romero has come a long way since he lost his home in a fire back in September. For months he and his dogs have been living in devastating conditions, with no heat, or water. Romero says he’s never felt more alone in his life. But now the motorcycle community is showing him he’s not alone. Saturday morning bikers from all around the metro, who heard about Romero’s situation, helped him clean up his property. Dozens of men and women, along with the Veterans Memorial are helping him get the property ready for a new trailer, that is being donated. Romero says he never expected the outpouring of support, but it’s nice to have the help – so he can get back on his feet again. To visit a GoFundMe to help pay for Romero’s expenses, visit this link.

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Batman flies off motorcycle while filming new ‘Caped Crusader’ movie

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by Giancarlo Sopo from https://www.theblaze.com/ ‘The Batman’ will feature an all-star cast Dubbed the most conservative superhero, Batman is back with a new film. Titled “The Batman,” the movie will star English actor Robert Pattinson as the caped crusader. Though the movie is not set to be released until some time in 2021, filming is already under way in Glasgow, Scotland. While not much is yet known about the latest installment in the Batman saga, director Matt Reeves shared a teaser trailer last week that immediately went viral. Batman flies off his motorcycle Fans of the comic book legend were also abuzz on Friday after a video was leaked showing Batman flying off his motorcycle during a filming session in Europe. Additional leaked photographs showed Pattinson wearing the famous “batsuit.” Classic villains and characters The latest Batman film will bring together an all-star cast playing classic villains and characters of the beloved series. Paul Dano of Showtime’s “Escape at Dannemora” will play the Riddler while star Colin Farrell will be the Penguin. Meanwhile, Jeffrey Wright of HBO’s “Angels in America” will star as James Gordon and Andy Serkis, of “Lord of the Rings” will play Batman’s legendary butler, Alfred Pennyworth. The film is set to open on June 25, 2021. Batman falls off motorcycle during the filming of #Batman https://t.co/4Dj21fF63Y #TheBatman set images and video reveal Batcycle, full Batsuit https://t.co/TT0wMs1vDP https://t.co/6JsBHEWusw

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$25-m motorcycle simulation centre for Westmoreland

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GRANGE HILL, Westmoreland — Minister of National Security Dr Horace Chang says the Government is constructing a motorcycle simulation centre in Westmoreland at a cost of $25 million. The facility is expected to begin accepting students by the end of next month and each batch of students will receive training for three months. On successful completion of the programme, which is aimed at saving lives, each participant will be given a certificate, driver’s licence and helmet. Dr Chang said bikers are eager to get into the programme, but he was unable to provide details on the numbers expected to be enrolled. “They are dying, that is the reality. They are crashing every day, so, anything to improve their skill set [will be good]. You are talking about improving their riding skills, getting them to know the road code and at the same time, teaching them some skills on how to maintain the bikes. And we will give them helmets to begin to introduce some behavioural changes that will hopefully be maintained long term,” he explained. “Most of the guys who don’t wear helmets, they ride without shoes. They ride almost [in] T-shirts and shorts. So when they crash, the chances of them surviving are very, very low, and when they survive, they are physically challenged for the rest of their lives,” added the minister, who is also a medical doctor. The bike riders’ vocational training facility, which is currently being constructed on the grounds of Petersfield Vocational Training Centre in the parish, will offer first class training in the driving of motor bikes, as well as classes on their care and maintenance. According to Dr Chang, the programme forms part of the Government’s offering to divert young men from a life of crime. It is similar to an articulated truck

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French start-up Heetch effectively launches VIP motorcycle taxi service with a network of 250 drivers

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Equipped with pink vests and helmets, 250 motorcycle taxis now roam the streets of Douala, on behalf of French start-up Heetch, the government daily Cameroon Tribune reveals. Indeed, on May 8, 2019, Heetch announced the success of a fund-raising operation of €34 million euros (about XAF23 billion), to establish itself in Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Algeria, and Senegal, and develop its activities in Belgium. In addition to the VIP motorcycle taxi business, Heetch also offers Cameroon its Car-with-driver service. This start-up is, therefore, competing with local companies such as Easyride, which provides taxi services for VIPs, or Bee Sarl, which is also helping modernize the motorcycle taxi business in Cameroon.

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17 with ties to motorcycle club indicted on drug charges

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) – Federal prosecutors have indicted 17 people with ties to a motorcycle club on charges alleging that they operated a drug ring in Indiana and Kentucky. The indictments announced Thursday by U.S. Attorney Josh Minkler allege that some of defendants are members of the Grim Reapers Motorcycle Club or associates of that Evansville group. Prosecutors said they believe Evansville residents Gary Wayne Forston, 39, and Jason Wilson, 42, were the ringleaders of a drug operation that allegedly distributed methamphetamine in Evansville and nearby communities. Forston is the Grim Reapers’ president and was previously indicted on weapons charges after a November raid on the club. Minkler said officials had seized 23 guns, $35,000 in cash and 10 pounds (4.5 kilograms) of meth that has an estimated street value of more than $250,000. Most of the defendants were allegedly mid-level distributors who are accused of selling drugs to lower-level drug dealers or directly to users, the Evansville Courier & Press reported. The indictments are the culmination of a six-month, multi-agency investigation which included federal, state and local law enforcement. Minkler said his office will consider pursuing forfeiture of the Grim Reapers’ headquarters. “What we don’t want is the Grim Reapers to come back and relocate in that clubhouse and start doing business again,” he said.

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Weapons and drugs seized in raids targeting outlaw motorcycle gangs

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by Rachel Riga from https://www.abc.net.au/ Queensland police say they have targeted several outlaw motorcycle gangs linked to “substantial trafficking of drugs” and organised crime during a series of raids across the Gold Coast. Officers executed 15 search warrants at properties from Coolangatta to Yatala for offences involving drugs, weapons, fraud and money laundering. The operation involved more than 110 police from the State Crime Command-Organised Crime Gangs Group, the Gold Coast District, Australian Federal Police and other external agencies as part of Operation Romeo Ionic. Detective Superintendent Roger Lowe said eight people had been charged with 22 offences. “Our investigations are centred on this criminal syndicate which operates across South East Queensland into northern New South Wales and their alleged involvement in trafficking dangerous drugs, rebirthing of vehicles, substantial fraud and other serious crimes,” he said. Weapons, including a handgun and a rifle, various quantities of drugs, and phones were seized during the searches. “They’re really governed by greed and their involvement in normally illicit drugs and weapons, unlawful trafficking, so it’s not uncommon to see these gangs cross over and do business with each other and particularly even on an international scope.” A 33-year-old Southport man, alleged to be a member of the Lone Wolf motorcycle gang, is among those in custody. He is due to appear in the Southport Magistrates Court on Wednesday on weapons and drug trafficking charges, and a 28-year-old man from Redland Bay, allegedly a member of the Mongols, is due to appear in the Beenleigh Magistrates Court. The police operation was launched last year and investigations are still underway.

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European motorcycle police begin mission trip to South America

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Santiago, Chile, Feb 10, 2020 / 06:33 pm (CNA).- A group of European motorcycle police is currently taking part in a mission trip to South America, offering support to Catholic missionaries in poor communities. Moto for Peace is a non-profit organization founded in 2000 by Italian police officers to travel the world on motorcycles to carry out humanitarian, social and evangelistic work. The group promotes values of solidarity, friendship and cultural exchange while contributing to educational, healthcare and sanitation projects. The organization has expanded to include active police officers from Spain, Germany, and other European countries. Their previous efforts include donating motorcycles to doctors in rural Nepal, raising money for a water purifier in Ethiopia, providing medical aid in various parts of Africa, and completing construction on an orphanage in Bolivia. The current team is comprised of 16 Italian, German and Spanish police. They departed for Chile Jan. 29 and plan to visit Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, and Peru over the course of two months. The mission’s purpose is to support the commitment of Catholic missionaries in South America along an 8,700 mile route, visiting the communities where the missionaries work under conditions of poverty, lack of resources and social instability. Since their arrival in Chile, the police officers have visited homes for the elderly and orphans in three cities. They also visited the offices of the Archdiocese of Santiago and met with Archbishop Celestino Aós. In a video posted on the archdiocesan website, Aós expressed his joy at “meeting people who stand up and work for peace.” Celestino Suárez, the vice president of Moto for Peace, told ACI Prensa, CNA’s Spanish language news partner, that the current mission is being carried out with the collaboration of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. The agency learned about the

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