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Adventure Country Tracks e.V. aims to open up unpaved routes across Europe for adventure riders. This year, the association, together with its partners, is vigorously pursuing this mission. Throughout the year, the eighth ACT route will be explored, including an adventurous route through two smaller countries in September.
Mirko Nagler, a board member of ACT, explains, "The community can look forward to an especially challenging track; we have decided to offer a six-day track for the first time."
The documentary film about the new track will be released shortly before Christmas, giving all interested parties plenty of time to plan for the 2025 season. This year's film is made possible through collaboration with strong industry partners.
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Strong Partners
From the beginning, Touratech, NEXX, SENA, and Yamaha have been on board, supporting the project with vehicles, equipment, and communication. Additional partners like Edelweiss Bike Travel, Ford, Garmin, Husqvarna, KTM, Metzeler, REV'IT!, Triumph and Westerfeld Transporte also play a crucial role in realizing the ACT tracks. They not only help capture the experiences on the tracks in a high-quality film but also support the association in making the beauty of the routes accessible to a broad audience, thereby not only increasing the visibility of ACT tracks but also highlighting the importance of sustainable motorcycle travel.
New Partners
A special addition this year is the partnership with Ducati, which is sending two dream machines to the track with the DesertX Rally and the Multistrada V4 Rally. Daniel Konrad, Managing Director at Ducati Motor Deutschland GmbH, emphasizes the significance of the partnership. "The partnership with Adventure Country Tracks e.V. is of great importance to us at Ducati. We look forward to supporting the off-road and enduro community and creating unforgettable experiences on the Adventure Country Tracks together."
Support from partners in the motorcycle industry is extremely important to document the unforgettable adventures on the tracks and present them in a captivating film. The association's work ensures that these tracks are preserved for many years, regularly checked and updated. This is done in collaboration with local partners such as national parks, tourism authorities, and other organizations. Sustainable motorcycle travel is promoted according to the association's rules, ensuring that we can continue to enjoy these off-road routes for a long time to come.
About Adventure Country Tracks:
ACT Adventure Country Tracks® is an association for motorcycle adventure riders that has been verifying new ACT routes in Europe annually since 2016. Each ACT track is carefully developed and includes the best legal routes for heavy adventure motorcycles. The ACT tracks are available as GPS-readable routes in the members' area of the ACT website.
Since 2016, the association has established tracks in Portugal, Italy, the Pyrenees, Romania, Greece, the United Kingdom, and Croatia. Each ACT track comes with an ACT film, created thanks to the support of industry partners and contributing significantly to the association's ongoing activities.
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Electric motorcycle brand, Torrot, has partnered with the FIM E-Xplorer Championship for the 2024 season. This year marks the second time the brands have joined forces to bring the entire Torrot range to the paddock's 'Fan Village'.
With models available for riders aged three to 14, the full Torrot line-up can be found at each of the five E-Xplorer rounds to not only see, but also, experience with test rides available in a dedicated area.
Both brands have a shared commitment to sustainability and innovation, Torrot's involvement offers the next generation of rider - and maybe even racer - an entry into the world of sustainably powered two-wheelers.
Following the success of the inaugural season of the all-electric, all-terrain motorcycle FIM World Cup, the 2024 season kicked off in style in Osaka, Japan, for the first round in February. Oslo, Norway, played host to the second round of the Championship and the third round is a doubleheader, taking place in Vollore-Montagne, Auvergne, Central France, 20-22 June 2024.
Find the full E-Xplorer calendar here.
John Dixon, CEO of Torrot, comments: "The ethos of the E-Xplorer Championship correlates exactly with what we believe in at Torrot - having fun sustainably. We also believe strongly in promoting gender equality, especially within motorsport, so for us, extending our partnership was never in question."
About Torrot
In 2011 Torrot was reborn, embarking on a journey to craft cutting-edge electric vehicles with strong environmental consideration and reviving a brand steeped in historical popularity. The brand’s ethos then, mirrors the present day philosophy: to manufacture practical, comfortable, sturdy vehicles that enhance mobility and make daily life more enjoyable and convenient. Torrot continues to keep these principles at the centre of the business, championing sleek designs, using state-of-the-art technology and sustainable manufacturing, with the aim of caring for the world we all live in.
About E-Xplorer
The E-Xplorer FIM World Cup is a cutting-edge, international electric all-terrain motorcycle racing series, founded by a team of visionaries, including Valentin Guyonnet, Carina Munte, Alejandro Agag, and Eric Peronnard. This event is the epitome of excitement, technological advancement, environmental sustainability, and adventure, catering to a diverse audience. The competition comprises private and factory teams, with each team consisting of two riders of both genders. These teams will compete in a range of thrilling races, held at various locations, including city streets and natural terrains. Get ready to witness the pinnacle of racing excellence at the E-Xplorer FIM World Cup.
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Two new colour options are now available for Suzuki’s GSX-R125, including a retro-inspired blue and white livery that pays homage to the GSX-R lineage and history.
A blue tank and nose sit above white side panels and belly pan, which are adorned with the familiar blue stripes running from the front up onto the seat unit. Lightweight blue wheels complete the look.
It is joined by a more subtle all-black version, which is is accented by red decals and red wheels.
The learner-friendly race replica boasts an incredible power-to-weight ratio in the class with a free-revving, DOHC single cylinder engine, plus keyless ignition and low-rpm assist.
Find out more about the GSX-R125, here.
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Automotive industry charity, Ben, is launching new health checks for automotive people, offering the chance for those who work in the industry to have a personal MOT for their physical and mental health.
Ben Health Checks can be booked by any automotive employer wanting to invest in the health and wellbeing of their employees. In today's fast-paced world and work environment, with multiple additional challenges, prioritising employee health and wellbeing has never been more important for any business. This is further supported by results from Ben’s Health & Wellbeing survey which indicate that 99% of respondents said they had experienced an issue with their health or wellbeing over the past 12 months.
The health checks offer the opportunity for automotive employees to have one-on-one conversations about their physical and mental health with a qualified health professional. The health checks also identify potential issues and also suggest making positive changes so people can live and work well.
Ben is offering two types of health checks; one focusing solely on physical health (20 minutes) and another that is a full MOT, checking both physical and mental health (30 minutes). In the physical health check, four tests are carried out including resting heart rate, blood pressure, body mass index (BMI) and body fat percentage. The health professional will then discuss results with each employee and compare them with national health guidelines to provide a clear understanding of their current physical health. In the physical and mental health check, employees will undertake the same physical health tests as well as a mental health check-in to see how they are feeling in terms of levels of stress, mood and worry and coping day-to-day.
To start the roll out of Ben's Health Checks, the team will be attending the upcoming UK Garage & Bodyshop Event from 5-6th June at the NEC, offering attendees the opportunity to learn more and have their very own health check.
Rachel Clift, Health & Wellbeing Director at Ben, said: “It’s never been more important for employers to prioritise employee health and wellbeing, especially at the moment when there are multiple work and life pressures on our automotive family. Employee absences can be linked to lifestyle-related illnesses, with factors such as alcohol, obesity and smoking known to be at the root of many health conditions.
“With 1 in 3 automotive people reporting to be struggling with their mental health or wellbeing, providing a health check is a proactive step, empowering people to take control of their health and wellbeing so they can lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. By booking Ben Health Checks for your employees, you’re not only investing in your people and your business, you’ll also be supporting your industry charity."
To learn more about Ben Health Checks and schedule a session for your employees, visit www.ben.org.uk/healthchecks. All health checks are delivered on site to allow for minimal disruption to the working day and they are private, confidential, and carried out on a one-to-one basis with a qualified health professional.
It’s free to attend the upcoming UK Garage & Bodyshop Event from 5-6th June – so sign up by clicking here and receive your free Ben Health Check!
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It’s Mental Health Awareness Week, and automotive industry charity, Ben, has launched a new report revealing results from its latest survey, in which over 1 in 4 automotive workers (27%) reported issues managing their mental health. This is compared to 16% of UK workers who said they have issues managing their mental health, showing it’s a bigger issue for people working in the automotive industry.
The survey also found that an overwhelming 99.6% of automotive people have been affected by a health & wellbeing issue over the previous 12 months. Stress remains the most common health & wellbeing issue that automotive employees face, at 56%, followed by poor sleep (51%), feelings of anxiety (43%) and low mood (41%). The results clearly show that mental health issues are the most prominent of the top 10 issues and affect a number of people in the automotive industry.
Furthermore, a total of 7 in 10 respondents said they worry about money and these people are more likely to experience feelings of anxiety, low mood and depression. The number of people worrying about money has increased from the year before (6 in 10), which is most likely caused by cost-of-living pressures. Year on year, debt has increased by 3% (19% to 22%), being unable to budget has increased by 12% (14% to 26%), being unable to save has increased by 5% (31% to 36%) and skipping meals has increased by 6% (10% to 16%).
The survey also revealed that 1 in 7 automotive workers are considering leaving the industry and that pay is the biggest motivator for this (29%). A total of 87% of those considering leaving the industry have had financial issues and 63% are experiencing stress at work.
Read report
Read the report of the results here: www.ben.org.uk/surveyreport2024
This was Ben’s biggest survey to date with a record 1,872 automotive employee respondents of all UK regions, ages, gender and working environments. The survey is in its seventh year and aims to uncover the key health and wellbeing issues currently affecting the automotive industry workforce so Ben can continue to provide relevant support now and in the future.
Rachel Clift, Health & Wellbeing Director at Ben, said: “We’re pleased to be launching our latest survey results report to highlight the health and wellbeing issues that our automotive family are facing. Our annual surveys are the ideal opportunity to hear from our automotive family so we can fully understand their struggles and then provide the support they need. We also take it as an opportunity to share these insights with employers and our industry stakeholders so we can all do more to support automotive people and their families.
“Mental health issues are affecting 1 in 4 of our automotive family and we can see that money worries are contributing to this. More people are struggling with cost-of-living pressures, with issues such as skipping meals and debt on the rise. Of course, this is likely to have an impact on their overall health and wellbeing, including both their physical and mental health.”
“On the back of these results, we want to make sure that everyone who works, or has worked, in the automotive industry knows we’re there for them, so please get in touch if you’re struggling by visiting www.ben.org.uk/gethelp. We’re here for employers too and you can read about how Ben can support your business and the health and wellbeing of your employees in the report, or by visiting www.ben.org.uk/business.”
Sign up to receive tips, advice and tools at www.ben.org.uk/signup and, for online mental health support, visit www.ben.org.uk/mentalhealth.
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