12th INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOTORCYCLE STUDIES CONFERENCE
The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland, Akureyri, Iceland
24–27 July, 2025
IJMS in Iceland, 2025!
For the first time the IJMS conference will be held in Iceland (Akureyri Iceland) at The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland- Motorhjolasafn. IJMS will venture to the volcanic island, land of rainbows, fjords, waterfalls, hot springs, and magical spirits.
About Akureyri:
Akureyri, the largest town in northern Iceland, is often dubbed the “Capital of North Iceland.” Nestled at the base of Eyjafjörður Fjord, this charming town offers a unique blend of natural beauty and urban amenities. Despite its proximity to the Arctic Circle, Akureyri boasts a surprisingly mild climate. The town is surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery and serves as a gateway to natural wonders like Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss waterfall. It’s a hub for outdoor enthusiasts, offering skiing in winter, hiking in summer, and whale watching opportunities. The town also features the northernmost botanical garden in the world. With its array of shops, restaurants, and vibrant nightlife, Akureyri provides a perfect balance of natural splendour and modern comforts, making it a captivating destination for visitors and scholars alike.
About IJMS:
The International Journal of Motorcycle Studies (IJMS) is dedicated to the study and discussion of motorcycling culture in all its forms—from the experience of riding and racing to the history of the machine, the riders and design to the images of motorcycling and motorcyclists in film, advertising and literature. We welcome submissions on all areas related to the cultural phenomenon of motorcycling. We invite contributions from all members of the motorcycling community.
About the Conference:
IJMS has been organizing an annual conference for over a decade with last year’s return to University of Colorado, Colorado Springs (USA), after several years hiatus due to Covid 19. Originally, the founding editors of the journal spear-headed panels on motorcycle culture as part of the PCA/ACA annual conference. As the discourse of motorcycle studies expanded, it was clear that a conference dedicated solely to motorcycle studies was in order. In 2010 the inaugural IJMS conference at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs brought together journal contributors, IJMS staff, academics and members of the local motorcycle community. Subsequent conferences have been held in Birmingham, Alabama; Rancho Cucamonga, California; London, Forest Grove, Oregon, and at the University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK. This year’s conference will be held in Akureyri Iceland- the “Northern capital” of Iceland.
About Motorhjolasafn- The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland:
The Motorcycle Museum of Iceland was founded in 2007. The museum is in memory of Heiðar Þ Jóhannsson, who died on Sunday 2 July 2006 in a tragic motorcycle accident in Öræfasveit on his way home from the Snigla national tournament held in Hrífunes. Heiðar or Heiddi as he was always called, was considered by most motorcyclists in Iceland to be the greatest cyclist in the country, equal to any bike. Heiðar had been collecting motorcycles and bike-related items for many years and had long dreamed of opening a motorcycle museum. Heiðar left well over three dozen bikes and a large amount of motorcycle-related parts. The foundations of the Motorcycle Museum of Iceland are, as mentioned before, in memory of Heiðar, and the museum will have a special memorabilia department where his bikes and belongings will be displayed and preserved.
www.motorhjolasafn.is