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Twenty-three national championships awarded at 2016 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship

Twenty-three national championships awarded at 2016 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship Nathan Prebe captures 2016 AMA Hillclimb Racer of the Year PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- More than 300 amateur hillclimb entrants lined up at the 2016 AMA Hillclimb Grand Championship, hosted by the Pleasure Riders Motorcycle Club the weekend of July 29-31 at the Thunder Ridge facility in Neoga, Ill. Eighteen-year-old Nathan Prebe of Frontenac, Minn., captured three AMA National Championships and took home the coveted AMA Hillclimb Racer of the Year Award for 2016. Prebe won the 250cc, 450cc and Four-Stroke national championships. He also captured the King of the Hill…
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Motorcycle Safety Foundation and Colorado Department of Transportation Usher in New Era in Rider Training and Education

Motorcycle Safety Foundation and Colorado Department of Transportation Usher in New Era in Rider Training and Education   Motorcycle Safety Foundation wins contract to manage Colorado Motorcycle Operator Safety Training Program State will offer multiple license-waiver options for students, led by MSF’s updated and most contemporary curriculum, the Basic RiderCourse MSF’s RiderCourse Enrollment System brings efficiencies and data security to Colorado DOT while cutting costs and simplifying student enrollments and site management throughout the state of Colorado IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2016 – After winning the contract this summer to manage the Colorado Department of Transportation Motorcycle Operator Safety Training…
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National Cycle Solo Rack and Fender Tips Now Available For the Indian Scout

MAYWOOD, IL- Indian® Scout riders can now easily add some extended carry capacity and attractive bling to their Indian® Scout. Solo Indian® Scout and Scout Sixty riders get something special that National Cycle has never done before -- a cool fender-mounted Solo Luggage Rack that looks like it's fresh off of a 1942 Indian Sport Scout.   Simply remove the passenger pillion and use the supplied hardware to mount the rack to the stock passenger seat mount points. It's a quick and simple job that pays back big style points -- as well as added luggage carrying capacity.   The…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD ROCKETS ANDREW HINES TO CLEAN SWEEP IN DENVER DRAGS

HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD ROCKETS ANDREW HINES TO CLEAN SWEEP IN DENVER DRAGS Hines Tallies 45th Career Win to Set New Record for Career Pro Stock Motorcycle Victories   MORRISON, Colo. (July 24, 2016) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines motorcycle rider Andrew Hines overwhelmed the Pro Stock Motorcycle field with a record-setting performance at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals. Hines rode a thundering Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® drag bike to lead qualifying, re-set the track Elapsed Time record three times over the weekend, and on Sunday won an all-Harley® dragster final against teammate Ed Krawiec. With the 45th victory of his career, Hines…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVVING UP FOR 76TH STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY

  HARLEY-DAVIDSON REVVING UP FOR 76TH STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY Join the H-D Crew for Action-Packed Parties, Racing and Free Demo Rides   MILWAUKEE (July 18, 2016) With a rockin’ beat and a rolling rumble Harley-Davidson is set to take over the 76th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally®. As the official motorcycle of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, Harley-Davidson plans to pack more unbridled fun and pure riding experience than ever into this week-long celebration of freedom and the open road.   Harley-Davidson will roll into the historic South Dakota Black Hills region with activities planned from Aug. 6-13. Just a few of the…
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Saddle Creek Logistic Services

President Mike Delbovo, A Forward Thinking Leader BY ERIC VICIAN Michael Delbovo breezes his four-wheeler past dozens of people, waving, beeping and saying “hello.” Wearing a reflective vest, he negotiates turns and inclines with precision. Safety first, don’t forget. There is a lot to see – 2.3 million square feet – to be exact but not enough time to take every little nuance in and fully appreciate the behemoth backdrop. Stacks of beverages stand ready for shipping to the left. Light manufacturing is taking place on the right. Delbovo is the president of Saddle Creek Transportation in Lakeland and he…
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Race Week Storylines

Race Week Storylines Dave Matthews Band, the Boston Bruins, and 'The Voice' will all be represented this weekend; not to mention more than 700 miles of racing action PRE-RACE Stefan Lessard, the bassist for Dave Matthews Band, will lead the field to the green flag as the Official Pace Car Driver for the New Hampshire 301. Before Lessard leads the field of 40 drivers around the Magic Mile in a Toyota Camry, he will participate in a mandatory pace car training session with NASCAR officials as well as attend the morning drivers' meeting. Maggie Hassan, Governor of New Hampshire, will…
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KINGPIN STRIKES IN STURGIS!

KINGPIN STRIKES IN STURGIS! Arlen Ness Recognized For Lifetime Achievement Honors Arlen Ness Sturgis, South Dakota, July 13, 2016 - In keeping with the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum's mission to honor those who have made a positive and significant impact on the sport and lifestyle, a special "Lifetime Achievement" award has been added to the Class of 2016 induction ceremonies. Already a Sturgis Museum Hall of Fame member circa 1992, Arlen Ness was a unanimous choice to receive the first Lifetime Achievement honors.   "Arlen truly is the 'Godfather' of the custom bike movement," says Sturgis Motorcycle Museum and Hall Of…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD ROCKETS HINES TO NHRA WIN IN CHICAGO

HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD ROCKETS HINES TO NHRA WIN IN CHICAGO Hines Sets New Track Elapsed Time Record and Wins His Second Season Final   JOLIET, Ill. (July 10, 2016) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines charged to a final-round Pro Stock Motorcycle win at the K&N Filters Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Route 66 Raceway. Hines blazed through the field on a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® drag bike to claim his second win in three final-round appearances this season. Counting three additional wins by rider Ed Krawiec, the Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines team has won five of six Pro…
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LACE, GRACE, AND GEARS MOTORCYCLE RALLY LAUNCHES IN BEAUMONT, TX

LACE, GRACE, AND GEARS MOTORCYCLE RALLY LAUNCHES IN BEAUMONT, TX TO SERVE WOMEN RIDERS Goal to set record of having more than 5,000 women riding their own motorcycles in parade   HOUSTON, TX – A dynamic new motorcycle rally focused on women riders will hold its first gathering at the end of September in Beaumont, Texas. The Lace, Grace, and Gears Rally was founded by a woman and is being organized by women to cater to the topics and activities that today’s lady riders are most interested in. Fisher House is the charity of choice by rally organizers and their…
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PROTECT TWO & FOUR CYCLE ENGINES AGAINST HEAT AND FRICTION WITH PROLONG ENGINE TREATMENT

PROTECT TWO & FOUR CYCLE ENGINES AGAINST HEAT AND FRICTION WITH PROLONG ENGINE TREATMENT  POMONA, Calif. - ATVs, motorcycles, lawn mowers and weed whackers have one thing in common - they aren't usually fired up every day. That means engine oil isn't lubricating these motors' many vital parts. To continue delivering optimal performance, these engines require greater protection from their two greatest threats - heat and friction. Prolong(r) Super Lubricants Engine Treatment is designed to deliver ongoing protection for all two- or four-cycle engines. Formulated with the company's exclusive Anti-Friction Metal Treatment(tm) (AFMT), Prolong Engine Treatment doesn't mix with oil; it…
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2016 MOTUS MST R Test Ride

2016 MOTUS MST R Motus® MST motorcycles were designed from the ground up to provide all-day riding comfort and canyon-carving performance. All design decisions centered on three core principles: performance, comfort and range. MST’s curb (wet) weight is approximately 560 Ibs with side cases. For the chassis, Conn and Case formed a partnership with a well-respected name in motorsports: Pratt & Miller Engineering. Known for multiple championships in the Rolex Grand-Am series, NASCAR and eight class wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Pratt & Miller’s engineering expertise helped Motus complete the initial prototypes and begin the durability testing.…
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Rolling Thunder – 1st Amendment Demonstration Run

By Paul Murray Rolling Thunder is the largest 1st Amendment demonstration run in the United States, and every year during Memorial Day weekend motorcyclists roll into our Nation’s capital to emphasize the urgency of keeping POW/MIA issues current. “With the economic recovery and healthcare reform taking center stage, the POW/MIA issue is one that nobody in our government wants to address anymore. If they keep dragging their feet, sooner or later anyone who was captured alive will have passed away. But for their families, there is never any closure. Searching for and returning remains is a valid mission but there…
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Why Motorcyclists Can’t Afford to Just Sit Back and Enjoy the Ride

By Matt Danielson, The Motorcycle Law Group Many different things draw people to motorcycling. For some, it’s the sense of freedom. For others, it’s a source of relaxation, even exhilaration. If you’re like me, it’s to some degree all of the above. That said, it’s the ride we crave regardless of what each of us gets from it. This time of year, roads are packed with motorcyclists sitting back (or forward) and just enjoying the ride. Which begs the question: can we, as avid motorcyclists, afford to do that? I have the privilege of being able to attend motorcycle rights…
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Dirt Floor Cycles “It all started in a tiny backyard”

Dirt Floor Cycles a Tribute to Marcus It all started when a group of friends were wrenching on their own Harleys in a tiny backyard shop with a dirt floor that jokingly became known as Dirt Floor Cycles. As time went on, friends and locals began bringing their bikes for repairs, and as their knowledge and love for working on Harleys grew so did their customer base. It became obvious there was a need for real down to earth people in the motorcycle industry down South, so David and Buck decided it was time to share their expertise. A new…
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The Dark Minds of Regulated Media – Should 1%er Be Allowed to Be a 1st Responder?

Recently, several central Florida media outlets ran a story regarding two local Fire Department Captains who also belong to, or are leaders of local Motorcycle Clubs. Before we delve into the dark minds of the regulated media’s slant on ‘Journalism’ we should explore what they do on a slow news day. Typically if there are no dramatic or tragic news events to report, they will dig dirt with the voracity of a drag-line. If you are a reader of this publication, you are in one way or the other involved with the motorcycling community and you are likewise exposed to…
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