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VETERANS APPRECIATION WEEKEND

Published on July 24, 2014 under Born To Ride
Rick’s 15-Mile Ruck Sack Walk to Raise Awareness & Funds for Operation Giveback during Orlando Harley-Davidson’s Veterans Appreciation Weekend   Orlando, Fla. — July 24,  2014 —  Rick Brumby, a 53 year old Navy veteran and veteran’s advocate representing the Museum of Military History, will don fatigues and a 50 pound ruck sack and take to the streets to support OPERATION GIVEBACK. At 7am on Saturday, July 26th, Rick will begin a 15-mile walk from East Orlando Harley-Davidson to the Orlando Harley-Davidson Historic Factory Dealership. He anticipates arrival by noon. Rick uses Rucking as a vehicle to promote veteran’s causes,…
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ALL VENDOR SPACES ON CORBIN’S LOT ARE FILLED FOR RIDER APPRECIATION DAY

Published on June 4, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
  Hollister, CA-Corbin announced today that All Vendor Spaces on Corbin's lot are filled for their 4th Annual Rider Appreciation Day July 5th & 6th held in conjunction with the “rebirth of Hollister Rally” this year. Last year, Corbin had thousands of riders show up to help celebrate our country’s birthday and take part in the festivities and expects a much bigger crowd this year since the city has approved the Hollister Rally and the event covers 2 days. The “Idea Guy” in charge of all of the wizards, Mike Corbin, was instrumental in getting the Hollister Rally started again.…
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YAMAHA AMA MOTORCYCLE HALL OF FAME BREAKFAST AT DAYTONA, PRESENTED BY MOTUL, SUCCEEDS THANKS TO SUPPORTERS

Published on March 25, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame thanks its supporters, sponsors and "Mr. Daytona" himself, Scott Russell, for helping make the 25th Annual Yamaha AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Breakfast at Daytona, presented by Motul, a successful fundraising event. Russell, who has won the Daytona 200 five times, was the featured speaker at the event. "The history of American motorcycling is rich with great stories and fascinating moments, and Scott Russell has contributed more than his fair share to that heritage," said Jeffrey V. Heininger, chairman of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, which directs the AMA Motorcycle Hall…
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APRIL IS AMA GO RIDE MONTH

Published on March 21, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Motorcyclists everywhere will celebrate the thrill of riding during "AMA Go Ride! Month" in April. Sponsored by the American Motorcyclist Association, AMA Go Ride! Month encourages AMA members and riders nationwide to renew their passion for riding in the dirt and on the street. "Every spring, millions of riders roll out of the driveway or onto the track or trail to launch the new riding season," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman. "AMA Go Ride! Month is our time to revel in the culture of motorcycling with our family and friends, and to experience once again…
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“THINGS TO DO” AT CORBIN 4TH ANNUAL RIDER APPRECIATION DAY JULY 5TH & 6TH

Published on March 18, 2013 under Born To Ride LifeStyle
Hollister, CA - Corbin announced today that they will have all types of entertainment ranging from live music to custom bike shows to filling your stomach on all kinds of food at Corbin's 4th Annual Rider Appreciation Day on Friday and Saturday, July 5&6th,2012. Last year, Corbin had thousands of riders show up to help celebrate our country's birthday and take part in the festivities and expects a much bigger crowd this year since the city has approved the Hollister Rally and the event covers 2 days for the first time. The "Idea Guy" over at Corbin that's in charge…
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MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY COUNCIL EXPANDS MEMBERSHIP TO POWERSPORTS DEALERS

Published on February 13, 2013 under Born To Ride
  New Class of Membership Supports Market Expansion and Enhanced Consumer Experience Irvine, Calif., Feb. 2013 – Powersports dealers and retailers can now take advantage of proprietary market research and technical data, local, federal and state regulatory support, and other benefits of membership in the Motorcycle Industry Council to grow and protect their businesses and enhance the customer experience.   The MIC today announced it has expanded its membership to dealers and has already begun signing up charter members.   “Powersports dealers are impactful businesses on Main Street throughout the United States and are a direct link to consumers,” said…
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POP SENSATION MORGAN BERNARD ANNOUNCES NEW VIDEO

Published on October 9, 2012 under Born To Ride
  Guest Opportunity: 14 year old - Morgan Bernard, Internationally Known Pop Singer   Fresh off the heels of her international summer touring schedule, Morgan Bernard is now releasing the video for the much anticipated single, 'It Won't Be Perfect.'   The video can be seen at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-i-ymnhzh8   The video and single are the first offering from the new album, 'Give It All '   Morgan Bernard can discuss her new single, video and album.   Where do you get the inspiration for your songs? How long did it take you to write the songs on 'Give It All'?…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND POPE BENEDICT MARK 110TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION MILESTONE

Published on October 9, 2012 under Born To Ride
  Pope, Davidson family meet for blessing of Harley-Davidson tanks in Vatican City   ROME - Next June, tens of thousands of Harley-Davidson riders and fans from around the globe are expected to make their way to Italy’s capital city to celebrate Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary and the shared passion for freedom that unites riders everywhere. Today, Pope Benedict XVI along with Willie G. Davidson, grandson of one of Harley-Davidson’s founders and his son, Bill Davidson, Vice President of the Harley-Davidson Museum, launched the countdown to Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary event in Rome, June 13-16, 2013, by presenting two commemorative motorcycle gas…
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REGISTRATION OPENS FOR ANNUAL BRUCE ROSSMEYER RIDE FOR CHILDREN

Published on September 10, 2012 under Born To Ride
ORMOND BEACH - Registration is now open for the 18th Annual Bruce Rossmeyer Ride for Children set for Oct. 7 at rideforchildren.com. The motorcycle event has raised more than $4 million to benefit Camp Boggy Creek, a year-round camp for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses. The Ride for Children will take off with a roar at 10 a.m. with more than 1,000 motorcyclists leaving Destination Daytona on a police escorted, no-feet-down ride to Camp Boggy Creek in Eustis. When riders arrive at the camp, they will enjoy both silent and live auctions, music and a buffet lunch generously donated…
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Baggett, Barcia, and Dungey Picked for 2012 FIM Motocross of Nations

Published on August 14, 2012 under Born To Ride
America's Ryan Dungey, Blake Baggett and Justin Barcia Will Race the World at 2012 FIM Motocross of Nations PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce the members of the U.S. team that will compete at the FIM Motocross of Nations Sept. 30-31 in Lommel, Belgium. The 2012 team will include Red Bull/KTM's Ryan Dungey, Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki's Blake Baggett and GEICO Honda's Justin Barcia. Perennial U.S. Team Manager and Motorcycle Hall of Famer Roger DeCoster will manage the team in its hunt for a record 23rd Motocross of Nations Championship. "We will have Ryan…
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Kids Celebrate Motocross Victories a Year After Lead-law Defeat

Published on August 13, 2012 under Born To Ride
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- As many as 10 national motocross champions were able to take home the prestigious AMA national No. 1 plate this month thanks to the defeat one year ago of the "lead law" that banned the sale of kid's dirtbikes, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The 10 young riders under the age of 12 earned their awards at the 2012 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championships held July 30 to Aug. 4 at Loretta Lynn's Ranch in Hurricane Mills, Tenn. Cobra Motorcycles, which makes kids' competition motocross machines, saw a lot of that success. Cobra President Sean Hilbert said…
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Riders Celebrate at AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference

Published on August 9, 2012 under Born To Ride
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association and the organizing team for the sixth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the participants, speakers, vendors, sponsors and volunteers of the four-day event that concluded Sunday, July 29, in Carson City, Nev. "This was another fantastic gathering of women motorcyclists," said AMA Board of Directors Vice Chairwoman Maggie McNally. "I am awe-stuck by these women and their inspiring stories. They represent the most exciting development in motorcycling over the last decade." Conference organizer Tigra Tsujikawa agreed: "Women came from all over the country to…
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Military & Motorcycles August 1, 2012

Published on August 1, 2012 under Born To Ride
Personal Observation On a recent motorcycle trip I went to several Civil War Battlefields which included Antietam, MD, Gettysburg, PA, Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville, VA. I rode from West Virginia through three states and returned to my starting point. My travels took me 800 miles before I completed my ‘bucket list’ ride. When at Antietam I was impressed with I saw and learned not from a history book, but actually standing on the hallowed ground where the battles and skirmishes occurred and in my mind’s eye I tried to imagine what it must have been like. My second stop was Gettysburg…
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Ben Spies Leaving Yamaha Factory Racing Team

Published on July 25, 2012 under Born To Ride
  MONTEREY, Calif. — American MotoGP rider Ben Spies has announced to the world via Twitter that he will be leaving the Yamaha Factory Racing team at the end of the season. Spies ranks a disappointing 10th in the standings heading into this weekend’s Red Bull U.S. Grand Prix at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, while his teammate Jorge Lorenzo has won has won five of nine races and leads the championship standings. The Texas native confirmed to Superbikeplanet.com by email that he would be leaving Yamaha at the end of the year. “I will explain more when I feel it…
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Special Events for the 72nd Annual Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally

Published on July 24, 2012 under Born To Ride
Sturgis Rally Department Announces Special Events for the 72nd Annual Sturgis® Motorcycle Rally August 6-12   Join us at the City of Riders Expo – Friday, August 3 – Saturday, August 11 The Sturgis City of Riders Expo Lot will be filled to the brim with vendors, after-market parts suppliers, fabricators, artists, free music and educational seminars. Motorcycle enthusiasts won’t want to miss the activities taking place at the Expo all week. The City of Riders Expo is located on Lazelle between Fourth and Fifth Streets in downtown Sturgis. The Expo consists of both indoor and outdoor vendor areas, the…
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