Motorcycle Action Group

The Motorcycle Action Group, (MAG), is a voluntary organisation, drawing membership from across the whole spectrum of motorcycling. Whatever you ride MAG has something for you!
MAG was born out of protest against legislation, introduced in 1973, making it compulsory to wear a crash helmet.
Since then MAG has evolved from a single issue group to a highly respected political lobbying and campaigns group which is central to all aspects of policy and legislation affecting motorcycling.
MAG operates at the European, National, Regional and Local levels. MAG can, and does make a difference.
We are respected for our responsible contributions which are informed, objective and which enrich the political debate.
Throughout this evolution MAG has remained faithful to its core principles of freedom of choice and self - determination.
Motorcycling is about freedom of expression.
Above all it is about camaraderie and friendship.
In a world of increasing regulation and conformity motorcycling represents one of the last bastions of individuality and diversity.
This freedom of expression and individuality is not a 'given'; it has to be protected and fought for.
This is why every part of MAG must be focussed on promoting motorcycling and to represent, protect and defend the interests of riders.
To put it simply;
The Motorcycle Action Group's mission is to;
Defend and Fight for Riders' Rights


Having recently joined MAG I was surprised to learn how much they have achieved in the past, and how much we as bikers need proper legislative representation in Europe and at home. MAG undertakes this on our behalf.

MAG needs more members. I think it's a worthy cause so I'm taking a couple of minutes to make you aware of what they do, and would ask that you consider joining.

Admittedly their core membership seems to be mainly the chopper and crusier types, but it's not what you ride, but your freedom to ride that matters.



p.s. Are there any existing MAG members lurking around here? Make yourselves known

Can't agree more - they and the BMF (as the UK riders rights orgs) do a hell of a lot on the quiet to make sure its possible to carry on as we do.

Take a trip over to http://www.mag-uk.org, and click on the campaigns link at the top for more specific info about what they're up to.

Oh yeah, and its ?20/yr and you get 6 magazines for it too.

I'm member of both MAG & BMF, mainly in support of their lobby work.

[Lissa]

The headquarters of MAG is in Rugby, as is the ACU.

Bit of useless information for you

And no, I'm not a member.

I've been a member of MAG for longer than I can remember. I've never been to any of their meetings or events though.

The rep for Reading was my instructor back in the day.

Yes he rides a cruiser.

MAG was born out of protest against legislation, introduced in 1973, making it compulsory to wear a crash helmet.

I wonder if they now think they were wrong to have protested?

Originally Posted by Defender

I wonder if they now think they were wrong to have protested?

I think they're still pro-choice.

And if that's true, then that's why I'm not supporting them.

Originally Posted by ranathari

And if that's true, then that's why I'm not supporting them.

Why? You've still got the choice to wear a helmet, so what business is it of yours if anyone else choses not to?