What You Need to Know: Motorcycle Rider Banned from Switzerland
The Gotthard Strassentunnel in Switzerland is a 10-mile (17 km) tunnel with a strict speed limit and a no-passing, double line for its entire length. It also has numerous cameras to ensure the police are aware of any violations.
A British motorcycle rider has been issued 47 tickets for passing 47 vehicles in the tunnel. The fine for passing in the tunnel is $330 (270 Euro). This guy now owes $12,700 in fines for this sprint through the tunnel.
The rider now has a lifetime ban from riding in Switzerland.
My Take
I have never been to Switzerland, but even I know that they are a “particular” people who obey and enforce their rules. That is neither good nor bad; it is just the way it is. So, you should know that and follow the adage of “When in Rome.”
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What You Need to Know: Harley-Davidson Bagger MotoGP World Cup
It has now been officially introduced at Austria’s iconic Red Bull Ring that a six-round Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup series will debut in 2026. Additionally, the schedule for the six-race series has been released:
Circuit of the Americas, USA – March 27-29
Mugello, Italy – May 29-31
Assen, Netherlands – June 26-28
Silverstone, UK – August 7-9
Aragon, Spain – August 28-30
Red Bull Ring, Austria – September 18-20
Chief Sporting Officer of MotoGP, Carlos Ezpeleta stated “We’re always looking for ways to innovate and expand, both at the track for our record crowds as we continue our evolution, and to grow the reach of the sport even further – staying faithful to what fans love about MotoGP but finding ways to connect with new audiences.”
Prospective teams, riders, and sponsors are now invited to engage with the series as preparations accelerate for the 2026 debut season.
My Take: “Haters are gonna Hate”. Even if they end up enjoying the spectacle of 600-pound motorcycles racing bar to bar, they will never admit it to anyone except themselves late at night while staring at ceiling.
I for one really enjoy the bagger racing that is part of MotoAmerica, as well as the Bagger Racing League.
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Ride on, Ride safe
I JUST WANT 2 RIDE!! 
That guy should be banned. Lane splitting is legal is a lot of Europe except for specific places, time or situations. Obeying the laws should be automatic.
The bagger racing is great. I am glad there will be a league in Europe but for it to only be HD motorcycles is an obvious marketing ploy. I truly hope more manufacturers will be allowed to compete in the European league and MotoAmerica.
Maybe in a couple year MotoGP will open it up! Fingers crossed.