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FIM International Six Days Enduro Trophy and Junior Trophy Teams Announced

FIM International Six Days Enduro Trophy and Junior Trophy Teams Announced   Structure changed to four-rider Trophy Team, three-rider Junior Trophy Team     PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The seven riders selected to represent the United States on two teams in the 2016 FIM International Six Days Enduro were announced today by the American Motorcyclist Association.   The riders will compete as the U.S. Trophy and Junior Trophy teams in the ISDE scheduled for Oct. 11-16 in Circuito de Navarra, Spain. Thirty-five countries are represented at the ISDE event each year.   "We continue to have an impressive team of athletes representing…
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Gear Up Every Ride Photo Contest Features More Than $15,000 in Prizes

Gear Up Every Ride Photo Contest Features More Than $15,000 in Prizes   Facebook / Instagram Contest to Award Premium Motorcycle Gear and Other Prizes Every Day During May – Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month   IRVINE, Calif., Apr. 29, 2016 – Gear Up Every Ride rolls out May 1 with an online photo contest featuring over $15,000 in moto prizes and growing.   Daily prizes will include everything from premium gloves and boots to on- and off-road helmets, leather and textile jackets and even full riding suits. A Grand Prize, to be awarded June 1, will feature a complete set…
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The Women’s Coalition of Motorcyclists (WCM, Inc.) Funds Training Scholarships to Girlz MotoCamps

The Women’s Coalition of Motorcyclists (WCM, Inc.) Funds Training Scholarships to Girlz MotoCamps by Shelina Moreda Following its mantra, “Female Motorcyclists… Fueling the Future of Motorcycling,” WCM, Inc. has provided $2000.00 in scholarship funds, powered by Cycle Gear, to Girlz MotoCamps by Shelina Moreda. This will pave the way for 2 candidates to attend the rider training camp this May 2016 during the Memorial Day weekend in harmony with International Women’s Ride Month. This funding will be directed towards underprivileged females of high school age and younger. As part of the application process, a candidate must be willing to share, in her own words, why…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD AND ANDREW HINES CHARGE TO VICTORY AT NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS IN CHARLOTTE

HARLEY-DAVIDSON V-ROD AND ANDREW HINES CHARGE TO VICTORY AT NHRA FOUR-WIDE NATIONALS IN CHARLOTTE CONCORD, NC (April 24, 2016) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines scorched the Pro Stock Motorcycle final to win the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals presented by Lowes Foods at zMAX Dragway. Competing in a unique four-wide format aboard a Harley-Davidson V-Rod® motorcycle, Hines finished second in two elimination rounds to advance to the final and won the event for the third consecutive year while claiming his first win of the 2016 season. “I think the Four-Wide is the only event where you can lose…
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New Motorcycles Delivered to Winners of AIMExpo 3-Way Giveaway

New Motorcycles Delivered to Winners of AIMExpo 3-Way Giveaway Winning Items Include Honda CBR300R, Kawasaki Ninja 300, Suzuki Burgman and Yamaha YZF-R3 Along with Helmets from Arai and Schuberth IRVINE, Calif. (April 19, 2016) – The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) announced today that the five lucky winners of the hugely popular 3-Way Giveaway contest were delivered their new winning items. OEM exhibitors Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha partnered with AIMExpo to each give away a new motorcycle to four lucky recipients, while Arai and Schuberth provided two of their high-end helmets. Thousands of attendees entered for their chance to…
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Love Jugs Keeps Expanding in the U.S.A and Abroad, Adding 2 More International Distributors

Delray Beach, FL - Love Jugs, the World's Most Powerful Cooling System for V-Twin motorcycle engines is taking the world market by storm. The buzz about Love Jugs gets louder and more wide-spread by the day as more owners rave about their Love Jugs performance and more of the motorcycle media sing the product's praises. Everyone with a V-Twin engine experiences overheating on their motorcycles to some extent. Harley-Davidson owners, in particular, are in the forefront of the company's fans because they now have a way to keep their bikes running cool, even under the most extreme conditions. The new…
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Camaraderie is Focus of Week 3 of AMA Go Ride! Month

Camaraderie is Focus of Week 3 of AMA Go Ride! Month AMA Go Ride Together Week celebrates motorcycling community   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is celebrating the community-building nature of motorcycling during AMA Go Ride Together Week, April 18-24 -- the third week of AMA Go Ride! Month. "Whether you are racing for trophies or riding for fun, motorcycling is almost always better with friends," said AMA Chief Operations Officer Jeff Massey. "This week, we want to highlight how motorcycles bring people together, whether that is the broader motorcycling community banding together to defend their rights, families…
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Suzuki Signs as Title Sponsor for AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship in Du Quoin, Ill.

Suzuki Signs as Title Sponsor for AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship in Du Quoin, Ill. PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Suzuki Motor of America Inc. will be the title sponsor of the 2016 AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in Du Quoin, Ill., July 1-6. "American dirt track racing has an impressive history, and Suzuki Motor of America is proud of our longtime involvement in the sport," said Suzuki Communications Manager Steve Bortolamedi. "We are glad to support the 2016 Suzuki AMA Dirt Track Grand Championship. The passion and commitment of these racers is infectious, and it…
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ASIA SUPERSPORTS GROUP SEALS 3 YEARS SUPERMOTO CHAMPIONSHIP DEAL WITH NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL

 ASIA SUPERSPORTS GROUP SEALS 3 YEARS SUPERMOTO CHAMPIONSHIP DEAL WITH NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL   Malaysia-based Motorsport Event Organiser to Host First Round of FIM Asia Supermoto Championships in Australia   NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA, 13 APRIL 2016 – Asia Supersports Group (ASG) recently secured a 3-year deal with the Newcastle City Council to host the first round of FIM Asia Supermoto Championships in the second most populous area of New South Wales, Australia. Satheswaran Mayachandran, chief executive officer of ASG, disclosed that the group has selected Australia as the first round which will be held on 3 and 4 September 2016.   ASG, the exclusive…
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HAL’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON NAMED NEWEST ‘CUSTOM KINGS’ WINNER

HAL’S HARLEY-DAVIDSON NAMED NEWEST ‘CUSTOM KINGS’ WINNER Fans Crown H-D Dealership’s ‘General Mayhem’ in National Sportster Customization Contest   MILWAUKEE (April 14, 2016) – After weeks of heated competition and thousands of votes, America has finally crowned the next “Custom King.” Through six rounds of bike-to-bike battles, fans determined Hal’s Harley-Davidson’s creation ranks No. 1. A true rolling work of art, “General Mayhem,” created in New Berlin, Wis., is a modern day dual-sport bike that can conquer city streets and rural roads alike.   “Our vision was a modern day dual-sport bike with an edgy, minimalist look that would appeal…
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6-year-old is amazing motorcycle champ

Check out this video of an amazing 6 year old girl motorcycle champion Kayla Yaakov, of Biglerville, Adams County. At what age did you start riding? Post your comments below...   gif via : http://giphy.com/gifs/QhB86fCF2AgVi
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Keep your cool and avoid road rage at all cost

This terrifying video shows the danger of loosing your cool in traffic. “It only takes a second for an accident to happen yet we both took no consideration over (sic) our loved ones or the people around us at the time. Lesson learned.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHbh2l9eoHE http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/motorcycle-vs-car-road-rage_us_57052aa2e4b0b90ac270d050 What do you think of this video? Leave your comments below... Gif via : via GIPHY
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“Godfather” of Motorcycle Media – Ron Galletti’s opinion on a road rage video.

News Channel 8's Peter Bernard asks the "Godfather" of Motorcycle Media - Ron Galletti's opinion on a road rage video. It's a familiar ride, the one across a popular bridge in Tampa Bay that is known to attract motorcyclist that have the need for speed.  It's a test of skill and to see how the bike performs.  And for most, it's purely a rush.  But on this particular ride a helmet cam catches a road rage that could have gone very wrong. News Channel 8's Peter Bernard interviews Ron Galletti of Born To Ride Motorcycle Media and asks his opinion…
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Sebring Bike Fest

Sebring is a beautiful location to have any kind of event; be it a car race, boat races, or biker parties. Nestled in Highlands County, Sebring is known for having a circle in the middle of the town! Sebring is nicknamed, “The City on the Circle” in reference to Circle Drive, the center of the Sebring Downtown Historic District AND home to the 2016 Sebring Bike Fest! Lora Todd, a long-time friend of the Born To Ride Family, is one of the event coordinators for this event! I had the honor of speaking with her about the April 15-17 event…
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Third Annual “Bike & Boil” at Harley-Davidson Benefiting Crime Stoppers

Third Annual “Bike & Boil” at Harley-Davidson Benefiting Crime Stoppers April 7, 2016 — Panama City Beach, FL — Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach will host the third annual "Crime Stoppers Bike & Boil" on Saturday, May 21, 2016.  From 9 to 11 AM, riders will come to Harley-Davidson of Panama City Beach (14700 Panama City Beach Parkway) to sign in, and the scenic, Police-escorted ride will leave Harley at 11 AM.  Riders will return to Harley for a Low Country Boil lunch and live music by Big Block Rebel on the new Harley Deck from 12 noon to 2:00 pm. …
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON WRECKING CREW IS READY TO RACE WITH LEGENDARY INTENSITY

HARLEY-DAVIDSON WRECKING CREW IS READY TO RACE WITH LEGENDARY INTENSITY MILWAUKEE (April 7, 2016) – With fire in their eyes and wide-open throttles, an elite squad of four determined flat-track aces will race as the Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle® Wrecking Crew on the 2016 AMA Pro Harley-Davidson GNC1 presented by Vance & Hines flat track series. Independent riders Jake Johnson and Kenny Coolbeth Jr. will join Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Factory Team riders Brad Baker and Davis Fisher on the Harley-Davidson Wrecking Crew this season. Each is a defending or former AMA champion, ready to chase down another title while clad in…
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