The New Hampshire Motorcyclist Rights Organization (NHMRO) was founded in 1975 to fight the freedoms that were being systematically taken away.
NHMRO was incorporated as a non-profit organization, under the laws of the state of New Hampshire, and the internal revenue tax codes. Our sole purpose is to protect the rights of ALL motorcyclists to choose how they ride and to maintain and preserve their freedoms as riders.
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I am excited to have a new VP on our board. Jim has already been thrown into the fire, he had to testify in my place, as I was away. I am very proud of the job he did and look forward to working more with him.
I testified at the lane filtering bill and then went to hear the committee discuss it. They voted to ITL (Inexpedient to legislate) which means that the committee recommends killing the bill. Imre wrote an article last month in the newsletter that explained the bill and why we were opposing it.
I am looking forward to our 50th Celebration and what it means to have been doing this for all these years. Our achievements are many and I could not be prouder to be part of this celebration. Thank you to those of you who have helped sponsor this evening! If you have not reserved your space at the event, please do so ASAP. Thank you for all of your support and if you have not renewed your membership, please do so, we need you!
Live Free RideSMART,
Traci Beaurivage President
NHMRO March MRF Update
The Board of Directors started out its year with some new members, myself along with Paul Landers from Texas. We are off to a great start and I look forward to helping drive the success of the MRF. Most states are in their legislative session now so things are happening around the country, and we will see what that corresponds to in our capitol. Continue to be vigilant and preach the word of why it is important to be part of the MRF!
Traci Beaurivage
SSMRO Rep to the Board
Rick Daynard ..Editor
Well the weather’s done us in, and we’ve cancelled the February meeting. The Sweeney Post elected to open late today, so as I write this the officers and board of directors are getting ready to hold a “zoom call” meeting to discuss what needs to be done. The “elections” will be put off until the March 9th meeting. Let me try and explain how it will work.
No one has come forward to run for the one “open position”, Vice President, other than Jim Moody. Jim has already made an impact in representing our organization. Thank you Jim, for stepping forward into this important role!
Likewise, no one came forward to run for any of the other officer positions, President, Treasurer, and Secretary. The present officers (Traci, CJ, and Patty) will continue on in their positions.
At the March 9th meeting, Imre, or in his absence another board member, will call for the membership to cast an affirmative vote for Jim and the other existing officers to be seated.
The planning for NHMRO’s 50th Anniversary Dinner on March 22nd is going well, and we hope that many of you will come celebrate with us. YOU MUST RSVP before March 3rd to Traci (nhmropresident@gmail.com). In addition to dinner, there will be guest speakers, a DJ, some awards, and even some 50th anniversary swag. The flyer is in this edition as well. Let’s make our 50th year a great one!! Finally, please take the 2025 Motorcycle Profiling Project Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MPP2025
No personal information is collected, and the survey answers are used to help protect bikers rights all over the country. It takes just 5 minutes of your time.
Remember to send any submissions you have to:
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Greetings from the New Hampshire Motorcycle Rider Education Program (MREP). We appreciate the chance to let you know the status of rider training in the state. I am sure most know that NHMRO was right there, and instrumental, at the beginning of state based organized rider training. The organization has also been there for MREP through the years and this is greatly appreciated.
The direct training provided by the Motorcycle Rider Training program (MRT) as well as several independent companies is alive and well and very popular for those wishing to learn to ride and become endorsed. The Basic RiderCourse has regularly been updated by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and MREP provides training and support to all schools so they can teach the most up-to-date curriculum. Over the years research and data has shown that MC crashes, and the resultant injury and loss of life, is more often than not, caused by choices that riders make as opposed to just not being able to operate the machine. As such, honest self-assessment and encouraging an environment where choices in the name of safety are made, is now emphasized. Naturally, how to make the bike do what the rider wants it to do remains a key aspect also. Riding is complicated you make it look easy but it's not! MRT is here to help.
The curriculum has also moved along with technology. Items that can be delivered remotely just as well as using an in-person ‘lecture’ has been moved to the internet. Students now receive much of the basic operation theory and non-critical riding information ahead of the in-person class via the eCourse. The result is that more time is spent on the bike during the in-person two-day class. Those that may remember the Friday night classroom, Saturday afternoon classroom and end of course written class can be assured we have moved past that. We still have ample time to work with students on what is important (like good choices) but now, for example, they get on a bike and quickly experience a clutch instead of listening to us talk about it!
One area we do wish we were more successful in is encouraging experienced riders to take a day of training. Everyone agrees that doing this makes sense and that you can’t be ‘too good’ at braking, swerving, etc. However, we run only a few per year due to demand. We schedule Experienced Rider Courses typically early in the season and also offer to run a class for groups and clubs. It is an inexpensive, fun and low stress day. The groups that have done this enjoy them. To expand our offerings in the area of continued training we are working to add a new set of courses aimed at the experienced rider. We intend to aim these classes toward groups and we will customize the class for their needs. Stay tuned.
In general rider training in New Hampshire is doing very well. One area that is problematic is staffing. Like many industries we have experienced a shortage of staff following COVID. Since then we have experienced the new phenomena of MRT selling the season out. Unfortunately, this means that there are many wishing to take training through the state who are not able to get into a class. This issue is purely a function of a lack of instructors. Interest in motorcycling, which had been waning, seems to be on a rebound. If you or anyone you know is a safety minded rider and are interested in helping this group of new riders be as skilled and safe as they can, please reach out to MREP at the DMV for information.
Larry Crowe State Coordinator
Motorcycle Rider Education Program
603-227-4025
Lawrence.r.crowe@dos.nh.gov
Where in the WORLD is the purple haired motorcycle lady??????
Our President doesn’t just preside over our meetings, she attends events and meetings all over our state and country representing NHMRO.
Below Traci is pictured with New Hampshire Speaker of the House Sherm Packard, Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais, and Norrie Oberlander during a reelection rally for Mayor Ruais at The Goat Bar and Restaurant in Manchester.
