Our biannual motorcycle fair is a big thing for riders in Norway. It’s drooling time!
A not so new bike on display at the M/C Fair. Still droolable, though.
It is estimated that there are some 130.000 riders in this country. Not so many compared to – say – Italy, but enough to fill the biannual fair. Besides a few small, local shows, this is actually the only motorcycle fair to be reckoned with here.
It’s hard not to be tempted by all the sweet bikes that are on display, even though I must confess I have a soft spot for older bikes. At the Guzzi club stand, for instance, I saw this 250 Airone with the classic Guzzi design.
The Road Administration touted their National Tourist Roads project at the M/C Fair.
A sweet Moto Guzzi 250 Airone at the Guzzi Club´s stand.
In cooperation with the Norwegian Motorcyclists´ Union (NMCU) the Road Administration presented a brand new strategy for motorcycle strategy in Norway. Good also for you who will visit us.
For the first time I also spotted the Road Administration’s booth where they touted the National Tourist Road project. They have realized the obvious that those particular roads are extremely well suited for motorcycle travel. Check out this link for more insight.
On a more political note, the Road Administration presented their brand new Motorcycle Strategy, which includes 21 concrete actions for improving the safety of motorcyclists in this country. The Norwegian Motorcyclists Union, which played a key role in the making of the strategy, had a stand from where it was presented to a huge audience. Norway is already the safest country to ride a motorcycle in, according to statistics from the European Motorcycle Safety Council. With this strategy, it will be even safer. Good thing!
Ride Norway 