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FACTORY H-D RIDER KYLE WYMAN WINS KING OF BAGGERS RACE AND CHAMPIONSHIP

Wyman Leads Every Lap to Score Second Win of Season, Earns Bagger Title by 25 Points MILWAUKEE (July 11, 2021) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® factory team rider Kyle Wyman won the 2021 MotoAmerica King of the Baggers championship with a dominating performance at MotoAmerica Superbike Speedfest at Monterey in Laguna Seca, Calif. Aboard the #33 factory-prepared Harley-Davidson Road Glide® Special powered by a modified Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight 131 Performance Crate Engine, Wyman took the holeshot, set a new class lap record, and led every lap of the race on the 2.238-mile WeatherTech Raceway road course. Wyman beat second place Tyler…
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NEW HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER S MODEL DELIVERS UNRELENTING PERFORMANCE

Next Generation Sportster Motorcycle Combines Unbridled Power with Contemporary Technology MILWAUKEE (July 13, 2021) – The Harley-Davidson® Sportster® S model is an all-new sport custom motorcycle designed to deliver a thrilling riding experience and ushers in a new era of Sportster performance. A 121-horsepower Revolution® Max 1250T V-Twin engine puts the Sportster S rider in command of unrelenting, on-demand torque. A taut, lightweight chassis and premium suspension deliver responsive, intuitive handling. From stop light to stop light, and corner to corner, the Sportster S model offers riders extraordinary power and performance and creates a new standard for the most enduring…
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CHRISTIAN MOTORCYCLISTS ASSOCIATION

There is nothing quite like getting in the saddle and taking the time to get some wind therapy. People ask me how I can stand being on a hot motorcycle in the summer, while wearing a leather vest with my jeans and boots. When it is cool out I am questioned about tolerating the chilly air that flows through my helmet and stiffens my cold hands. Frankly, the discomforts are simply not significant! I can’t be as crazy as they think because, many times when I am riding, I am a part of a group. Going to the next ice…
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Spyke and Mike – the Great American Motofest

The heat is on, my Born To Ride friends. Last month we kicked the season in gear and now we’re winding up for the dog days of summer. Why do they call them dog days anyways? Why not bird bath days? Canines are like me and don’t want to be out in the hot sun unless it’s in the water or under some shade. Mike breaks in, “I get it, you gain total relief from the heat during your daily shower that usually occurs naturally in the middle of summer. In your case, it’s when the waterfall comes to life…
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Get Your Motor Runnin’!

IIt is unbelievable how fast this year is going by. But man, there’s some cool stuff on the way down the pipe. We are getting closer and closer to July 24. What’s going on July 24 you may ask? Well, it’s going to be the Great American Motofest in Plant City. This event has been groomed to be one hell of a premiere event that you are not gonna wanna miss. This is one of those motorcycle events that doesn’t come around often. There’s a little bit of everything for everybody. But I think the thing that’s going to be…
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The Motorcycle Community Lost a Trail Blazer

ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 the motorcycle community lost a true trail blazer for women riders with the passing of Jan Downing. Jan and her Husband Del owned and operated Tampa V Twin for over 40 years. Tampa V Twin was one of the largest independent Harley shops in Florida and in its later years was a Victory Motorcycle Dealership. Back in the 1990’s, in order to buy a new Harley from a dealership, you had to place a deposit and then wait six months to a year to get your bike. But Tampa V Twin always had over 30 nearly-new,…
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MOTOFEST IS HERE!

When was the last time you threw your leg over your scooter and rode out to spend the day enjoying everything that the biker lifestyle has to offer? Well, set aside Saturday, July 24th brothers and sisters, because Born to Ride is proudly bringing you the return of an all-American two-wheeled tradition in the form of a killer Motorcycle Rodeo. Yeah, I am talkin’ about the Great American Motofest. Ride out to beautiful Plant City, Florida for a solid day of biker family-friendly fun! Motofest is the brain child of Ron and Deb Galletti, the folks behind Born To Ride…
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IT’S MOTOFEST TIME!

July is here! Time to put on your red, white and blue to celebrate America’s Independence Day. Time for barbecues and beer. Time for fireworks. Time to ride your motorcycle to the ultimate biker party… MOTOFEST! Born To Ride’s Ron and Deb Galletti have put together the return of the Great American Motorcycle Rodeo and you are invited! Ride on out to Plant City, Florida this Saturday, July 24th for a motorcycle event like no other! The amazing Boss Hogg Ranch will be transformed into biker heaven on earth with vendors galore, great food and drink, live music, and the…
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BARNES CHARGES TO BAGGER RACING LEAGUE WIN ON HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE SPECIAL

H-D Racers 1-3 in Premier Bagger class; H-D Racer Carlson wins Hooligan GP and Pro Stock GP  MILWAUKEE (June 28, 2021) –  Hoban Brothers Racing/DTF Performance rider Michael Barnes rode a race-prepared Harley-Davidson® Road Glide® Special motorcycle to victory in the inaugural Bagger Racing League (BRL) road race event on June 27 at Utah Motorsports Campus in Erda, Utah. Competing in the main event Premier Bagger class, Barnes beat S&S/Indian Motorcycles rider Tyler O’Hara to the finish line by 0.356 seconds. Cory West was third on the Saddlemen Racing/Slyfox Performance Harley-Davidson Road Glide Special. In BRL support classes, Benny Carlson…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON ANNOUNCES “FROM EVOLUTION TO REVOLUTION” GLOBAL REVEAL EVENT

Virtual Launch Registration Now Open  MILWAUKEE, WI (June 21, 2021) – Harley-Davidson announces a new mid-season motorcycle reveal, “From Evolution to Revolution.” This virtual launch experience will be held July 13, 2021, at 10 a.m. CDT. This new model follows the exciting arrival of the Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 with its all-new Revolution Max powertrain in dealerships around the world. “Following the successful launch of our first adventure touring motorcycle, the Pan America, we are excited to reveal another all-new motorcycle, built on the Revolution Max platform in the sport segment, showcasing unmatched Harley-Davidson technology, performance and style,” said Jochen…
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One week at Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches summer camp can be the turning point in a child’s life

Studies show that camp improves self-esteem and self-confidence in children, as well as teaches social skills. Campers learn teamwork and are encouraged to share their ideas and try new things! Our camp includes all the traditional activities—canoeing, archery, high ropes, swimming—as well as one very important and unique addition: Law Enforcement Officers. The theme at camp is “Law Enforcement Officers are Your Friends!” Our campers play with and spend time with volunteer deputies throughout the week. This time together shows our campers they do have a friend in law enforcement who will stand up with them and for them. Camp…
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Goodbye to our Friend Craig Jackson From Compass Expeditions

Craig Jackson 16.3.71 to 14.6.21 It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness we are writing to let you know that on Monday evening our sales and marketing man Craig Jackson was involved in a motorcycle accident near Wagga Wagga, New South Wales and tragically passed away at the scene. Craig was the very best one could hope for in an employee, he transcended the boundaries of employee / employer relations and became our friend. Craig was a special guy who always had the very best interests of who he worked for at heart, the very best interests of…
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Choppertown LIVE

It's Choppertown LIVE Up Close & Personal... We have a quick walk around the show with Cheech & Chong...Interview with overall Bike Show winner James "FISH" Alcorn from Alleyway Kustoms, the Chill Bunnies and Drew Cemer from Freakshow Fabrications! ...and find out what it was all like getting everything together for the show from an interview with Erick Runyon. In Partnership with Rubenstein Law "TH!NK MOTORCYCLE": https://www.fight4u.com/ Follow Us: ►YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BTRBornToRide/?sub_confirmation=1 ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BornToRideTVMagazine/ ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/borntoridemedia/ ►Website: https://www.borntoride.com
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FACTORY H-D RIDERS KYLE AND TRAVIS WYMAN FINISH 1-2 AT ROAD AMERICA

Harley-Davidson Racers Sweep Podium Spots MILWAUKEE (June 14, 2021) – The Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® factory racing team put a dominating stamp on the second round of the MotoAmerica King of the Baggers road racing series at its home track of Road America, in Elkhart Lake, Wis. Kyle Wyman, aboard the #33 factory-prepared Harley-Davidson Road Glide® Special powered by a modified Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight 131 Performance Crate Engine, set pole position, posted the quickest lap of the race, led every lap, and took the win by more than 15 seconds. His new teammate and brother Travis Wyman finished second in his…
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RACER TRAVIS WYMAN JOINS HARLEY-DAVIDSON SCREAMIN’ EAGLE FACTORY TEAM FOR KING OF THE BAGGERS SERIES

Brothers Travis and Kyle Wyman to Race Factory Road Glide Special Bikes at Road America MILWAUKEE (June 10, 2021) – The Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® factory racing team will field multi-talented racer Travis Wyman as a second entry in its MotoAmerica King of the Baggers road racing series. Travis Wyman will race a factory-prepared Harley-Davidson Road Glide® Special powered by a modified Screamin’ Eagle® Milwaukee-Eight 131 Performance Crate Engine. He joins his brother, Kyle Wyman, on the two-rider team for the King of the Baggers race June 11-13 at Road America near Elkhart Lake, Wis. In addition to its factory team…
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Born To Ride TV – Where the Wild Stomped In, Crystal Father’s Day Ride

This Week on Born To Ride TV Episode #1313 - It's Jason Mamoa in a feature called: Where the Wild Stomped In, a short story about love, family and motorcycles... produced by his production company, On The Roam. Then we take you back to Crystal Harley Davidson to their Father's Day Ride!! Look out for their 4th Annual Father's Day Ride, coming SATURDAY, JUNE 19th! All this here and more on, Born To Ride! In Partnership with Rubenstein Law "TH!NK MOTORCYCLE": https://www.fight4u.com/ Follow Us: ►YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/BTRBornToRide/?sub_confirmation=1 ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BornToRideTVMagazine/ ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/borntoridemedia/ ►Website: https://www.borntoride.com
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