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From the left, E. Alexandru, A. Karlnins, Trainer Jan Postema, A. Enceanu, M. Caprani, A. Justs, T. Travesini, T. Konttinen, E. Kjarsgaard Larsen, Trainer Martin Van Genderen The first MX trainers meeting in Riga (Latvia), for the Northern region of Europe, was a great success. Eleven trainers out of 6 different Countries attended this meeting just before last weekend. The meeting was based on the start up of a cooperation between local trainers in Europe and FIM Europe MXGP Academy. This to start with the certification of MX riders in the local Countries.Academy trainers Jan Postema and Martin van Genderen were there, to start up this cooperation and education programme “Train the trainer” with the trainers. The target is to roll out the certification programme of the FIM Europe MXGP Academy, with the local trainers in several Countries in 2016. After this meeting, trainers who want to attempt, can start up the

The start of Eurosupercross - Photo by Antonio Cabrini The Supercross show was held in EICMA MotoLive, in Milan (Italy), with the dispute for the European title. Riders made their best, with the assignment of the fantastic public that supported them since the morning.   Nick Kouwemberg, European Champion in the  SXLites class, photo by Davide Messora In the SXLites class, Nick Kouwemberg (Honda J-Tech) is the absolute European Champion: he dominates the race after passing his team mate Filippo Zonta, who takes the HoleShot Tissot. Behind him it’s a bagarre: Francesco Muratori (Suzuki) with a block-pass overtakes Zonta, who crashes. The J-Tech rider jumps on his bike again and starts to recover positions until the second place, through breathless passes, especially on Clochet (Husqvarna) and then Muratori himself on the final jump. Thomas Ramette, European Champion in the Supercross Class - Photo by Davide Messora The Supercross class Final#1, the main class

FIM Europe, FIM Women in Motorcycling commission and Motocross promoter Youthstream have created Motocross European Cup for women. The first FIM-Europe Women's MX Cup will be held at Cieszyn in Poland on 21-22 May 2016 in conjunction with a round of the EMX65/85 North East Europe zone. The event is open to women of a minimum age of 15 years old riding MX2 specification motorcycles (250cc 4-strokes or 125cc 2-strokes). The top four women in the FIM World Championship for 2015 and 2014 are excluded from entering but the event is open to any rider from any Continental Union, not just Europe. The main idea behind creation of the new cup is to ensure that the success of the Women´s Motocross World Championship will continue into the future and that the number and level of the riders will stay at high level when women are able to get international racing

On the left Anna Zee, President of FEMA, then Rolf Frieling,  Biker Union, Germany, John Chatterton-Ross, FIM, Inés Ayala Sender, Member of the EU Parliament, Wim van de Camp, Member of the EU Parliament, Jan Breckwoldt, Suzuki Germany, Veronique Feypell de La Beaumelle, International Transport Forum, Steve Aeschlimann, FIM, Didier de Radiguès, former GP motorcycle racer, Jesper Christensen, FIM, Morten Hansen, Norwegian Motorcyclists Union, Silvio Manicardi, FIM Europe 2nd Deputy President. Hosted by Wim van de Camp MEP and Inés Ayala Sender MEP the 2015 edition saw the launch of a new report by the International Transport Forum on motorcycle safety, on November 12th in Brussels.Véronique Feypell de La Beaumelle outlined the process that led to this work starting at a motorcycling conference held in Norway back in 2008. The report is very positive towards motorcycling. Jesper Christensen, FIM Director of the Public Affairs Commission, explained to guests that the

FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb with the CEV Director Oscar Gallardo The Final of the FIM CEV Repsol held on 14 and 15 November in the Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana in Valencia (SPA) signed the first season of the new formula of the European Championship for classes Moto2 and Superbike. The FIM Europe President Dr. Wolfgang Srb and the Secretary General Alessandro Sambuco attended the Final and this allowed to mark a balance of this first year planning the future seasons in a meeting with the CEV Director Oscar Gallardo. Guest of the Final of the European Championship was also the President of the Norwegian Motorcycle Federation - NMF Mr. Roy Øwre.At the end of the awards for the individual races and for the Championships President Srb stated: "I am very pleased with the results of the European Championships in Moto2 and Superbike. The level is very high and

Edgar Pons, the new Moto2 European Champion Twenty-five thousand fans packed the paddock and grandstands to enjoy the sun, spring temperatures, blazing speeds and undiluted excitement of the final six races of the season at the Circuit de la Comunitat Valenciana. With Carmelo Morales (SPA-Yamaha) already crowned champion in Jerez, this time it was the turn of Edgar Pons (SPA-Kalex), who was pronounced champion of the Moto2 European Championship. The first Moto2 European Championship race was reduced to 13 laps after another red flag, forcing riders to go all out with little time for strategies. Eventual winner Xavi Vierge (SPA-Tech 3) pushed hard from the start, closely watched by Edgar Pons (SPA-Kalex), who settled in to take second place on the podium. Meanwhile, Lucas Mahias (FRA-Transfiormers) and Steven Odendaal (RSA-Kalex) rode together for much of the race, taking stock, with the French rider finally managing to shake off his South

From the left, Nathanaël Gagnaire Secretary General of FFMC, FEMA member organisation in France, Veronique Feypell de La Beaumelle, Administrator from the International Transport Forum at the OECD, José Viegas, Secretary-General of the ITF, Jean-Pierre Moreau, Chairman of the FIM Europe Public Affairs panel and also a member of the FIM CAP FIM Europe – and our partner FEMA – welcome the new report on motorcycle safety from OECD-ITF (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development – International Transport Forum). Now there is official recognition that alongside the 62 million cars produced every year there are also 50 million new motorcycles, scooters and mopeds. These riders also need to be taken care of in transport and road safety policies. The process began in 2008 with the OECD-ITF conference co-organised with FEMA in Lillehammer, Norway. FIM was also present alongside experts and riders representatives from around the world. There it was agreed

FIM Europe is pleased to anticipate the statements of Honda EMX150 Championship and Youthstream. FIM Europe experts will be present in Albaida (Spain) on 23 and 24 April 2016, during the training camp, for the evaluation and training of the young riders of the EMX150. Honda will continue its commitment to developing youth talent in motocross with the announcement of an improved Honda 150 European Championship in 2016.The championship, which runs as a support series to MXGP, offers a complete development package for 11-14 year olds, nurturing them in the areas of riding style, bike setup, mentality, nutrition and fitness, as well as providing them the ideal career springboard and familiarising them with racing on the World Championship stage.The winner will again take a step up in the Honda Racing Family with a Honda-supported ride in the European 250 championship in 2017.As part of the Honda Racing Family at Motocross Grands Prix, the

The participants of the Sporting Commissions in Fiumicino, near Rome (Italy)   The FIM Europe Commission Meetings continued today with the second  session of Sporting Commissions, which followed the first session of Sporting Commissions in October and which will be followed by the Non-Sporting Commissions next January. The meeting was held, as in the past, in Tiber Hotel in Fiumicino, near Rome (Italy). In this second session, the meeting of Road Racing, Track Racing, Motoball and Vintage were held, with the participation of the FIM Europe President Dr Wolfgang Srb, of Sporting Council Chairman Martin de Graaff and of FIM Europe Secretary General Alessandro Sambuco. Joining the meeting, also Oriol Puig Bulto, Director of International Technical Commission of FIM, Armando Castagna, Director of Track Racing Commission of FIM, and Arjan Van Eekelen, member of FIM CCR Commission.   Road Racing The main proposals were about Mini Road Racing and Stock 250 class. As for Mini Road

  The official calendars for the 2016 European Motocross Championships EMX250 and EMX300, have been updated: the date of Valkenswaard has changed from the 17th April to the 27th and 28th March (Sunday and Monday). Below, all the official dates and locations.