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DIFFICULT HOME GP FOR THE SKY RACING TEAM VR46 AT MUGELLO_ S MOTO3

On the special livery inspired by the Italian flag, Nicolò Bulega crosses the finishing line at 21st place. Forced to retire, due to technical problems, Dennis Foggia. Scarperia (Italy), June 3, 2018 - It was a more complicated Italian GP than we expected the one that just ended at Mugello for the riders of the Sky Racing Team VR46. Nicolò Bulega is 21st under the checkered flag, while Dennis Foggia is forced to retire during the seventh lap. After a good start, from the 16th box of the grid, Nicolò was able to reach the first group at the tenth…
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Jorge Lorenzo tenth and Andrea Dovizioso thirteenth on day 1 of Italian GP practice at Mugello. Big crash for Michele Pirro during FP2

A difficult Day 1 of free practice action for the Ducati Team in the Italian GP at the Mugello circuit in Tuscany today concluded with its three riders in tenth, eleventh and thirteenth place. At the end of the two sessions, Jorge Lorenzo was tenth with a time of 1’47.691 while team-mate and last year’s winner Andrea Dovizioso, third in the morning’s FP1 session, finished the day three places behind in thirteenth with a lap of 1’47.902. Ducati Test Team rider and wild-card for this event, Michele Pirro had a horrific crash during FP2. The Italian, second in FP1, lost…
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Dirty’s Trouble Maker, Josh Kurpuis

I built this bike with the premise that I could barhop and smoke anyone light to light, or hop on and go 1,000 miles on the weekend. Happy to say ... have done both! That’s the good part of the story. The first build of this bike was slightly different, Denver’s springer, magneto, and a few other differences. On the way to Smokeout East, I pulled into JW’s place in Wilson, NC and the throttle stuck— launching me into the woods!!! Missed most of the trees! However, the last tree really de-raked the front end. Trailered it the last 50…
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ATV Safety Institute Unveils New Logo as Its Fifth Annual ATV Safety Week Launches Across the Nation This Week

IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2018 – The ATV Safety Institute today introduced a new logo to coincide with the launch of its annual ATV Safety Week that will run June 1-10 at free ASI ATV RiderCourses across the nation. “The new logo retains the Americana red and blue colors that are so familiar to our licensed instructors and students during the past four decades, but now it graphically depicts our focus as a safety organization, which is on the rider and the safe and proper use of an ATV,” said Erik Pritchard, president of the ATV Safety Institute. “The logo…
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My First Father’s Day

After about 5 years of agonizing scans procedures, chemo, and once a week checkups, I have to endure My First Father’s Day without my best friend, mentor, and most of all just Dad. The prayers for longevity are all over, but the “how’s your dad doing” are still coming from the ones that you just don’t see very often, bringing back the feelings, although for shorter lengths of time. But now I’ll have all waking hours of Father’s Day to remember him. My father and I have always shared a lot of time together, some of which was discussing our…
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ELEVENTH PLACE FOR DENNIS FOGGIA AT THE END OF THE DAY1 AT MUGELLO

After a good start in FP1, the young rider of the Sky Racing Team VR46 reduces the distances in the second session. 18th Nicolò Bulega. Scarperia (Italy), June 1, 2018 – An hardworking Day1 for the riders of the Sky Racing Team VR46 at Mugello, which this week hosts the Oakley Italian Grand Prix. After the first day of free practices, Dennis Foggia is close to the Top10, in 11th position, while Nicolò Bulega hits the 18th place. Dennis, who did not race on the Tuscan circuit since the CIV, thanks to the work done in the last testing session…
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GREAT DEBUT FOR THE SKY RACING TEAM VR46 AT MUGELLO

Proof of strength in the first free practices for Bagnaia and Marini, both in the Top10. Scarperia (Italy), June 1, 2018 - Francesco Bagnaia and Luca Marini inaugurate the weekend of the Oakley Italian Grand Prix in the best possible way. Both protagonists in free practices, close the first day of setup respectively in the third and eighth place in the combined standings. Pecco, on the track after the productive testing session in Catalunya for defending his leadership in the Championship, immediately proves to be one of the most competitive rider of the moment and, with the 1.52.237 signed in…
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Hot June Action Bikernet Weekly News 6-01-18

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Supreme Court sides with Motorcyclists’ Rights in Virginia Search Case

Police Without Warrant Inspected Vehicle in Property Owner's Driveway PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the warrantless police search of a motorcycle on private property was an "invasion of the sanctity" of the area around the house, even though authorities believe the motorcycle may have been stolen. The 8-1 decision bolsters the protections for outside areas around a home when law enforcement agencies do not have a search warrant. The American Motorcyclist Association filed an amicus brief in the case in November, stating that "there is nothing inherently suspicious-and no inherent justification for a search-in the…
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American Motorcyclist Association announces World, Junior, Women’s trophy teams to represent the United States in the 2018 FIM International Six Days Enduro

93rd ISDE scheduled for Nov. 12-17 in Vina Del Mar, Chile PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association today announced the 10 trophy team riders selected to represent the United States in the 2018 FIM International Six Days Enduro in Vina Del Mar, Chile, Nov. 12-17. The riders will compete as the U.S. World Trophy, Junior World Trophy and Women's World Trophy teams. "The U.S. World Trophy Team had a tough outing in 2017, because of an injury on the first day of competition, so we are looking forward to the opportunity to regain the championship the U.S. team won…
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Americade Motorcycle Touring Rally to be held June 4-9

Seventh stop on AMA National Gypsy Tour PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The Americade Motorcycle Touring Rally, the seventh stop on the 2018 AMA National Gypsy Tour, will offer guided and unguided rides, demos from several manufacturers, live music, vendors and more June 4-9 in Lake George, N.Y. "Americade is proud to be part of the AMA National Gypsy Tour and an AMA National Convention," said Director of Americade Christian Dutcher. "We look forward every year to hosting thousands of AMA members at our event." Americade, which traces its history to the early 1980s, is a popular touring event for the AMA…
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Born To Ride Women’s World Open Road Girl-Myra McElhaney, Story By: Myra McElhaney

Riding My Own By Myra McElhaney When I first met my husband Phil, I was excited that he had a motorcycle. I loved riding with a neighborhood guy during high school and looked forward to being on back of a bike again. Phil had a Yamaha 650. He later upgraded to a Goldwing then eventually a Harley-Davidson Tour Glide. We loved riding in the mountains of North Georgia on weekends and occasionally we’d take a longer trip. We rode and camped with another couple on the Natchez Trace. A few years later, with the same couple, we rode from Atlanta…
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Born To Ride Women’s World Open Road Girl-Joan Krenning-Founder, Steel Horse Sisterhood Charities, Story By: Myra McElhaney

Smokey Mountain Women’s Motorcycle Summit By Myra McElhaney Photo Credit Ken McCurdy Transformational! Inspiring! Life changing! Amazing! These are some of the adjectives I heard as women were preparing to leave the Women’s Motorcycle Summit – Smokey Mountain Edition in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The summit, held October 6th through 8th, was hosted by the Steel Horse Sisterhood Charities (SHSC), a recognized 501c3 charitable organization. SHSC’s mission is “to provide opportunities for women to develop and refine their skills while encouraging the art of women mentoring women and serving people in the motorcycle community.” After hosting several summits in the Rocky…
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Mees and Carlile Win Thrillers at AFT Harley-Davidson Sacramento Mile Presented by Cycle Gear

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 19, 2018) – The fabled history of the Harley-Davidson Sacramento Mile presented by Cycle Gear saw another outstanding entry added to its annals on Saturday night at Cal Expo Fairgrounds, with three of American Flat Track’s all-time greats taking center stage. Following an initial feeling-out stage in which a handful of AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines competitors made their presence felt at the front, defending Grand National Champion Jared Mees (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle Rogers Racing SDI Scout FTR750) and retiring legend Kenny Coolbeth Jr. (No. 2 Nila Racing, Columbia Avionics Indian Scout FTR750) broke…
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Born To Ride Women’s World Open Road Girl-June Cline, Story By: Myra McElhaney

Make It a Great Ride! By Myra McElhaney When June Cline was about ten years old her mama’s brother, ‘Uncle James’ picked her up, sat her on back of his bike and said, “Hold on!” Off they went! June was terrified, excited and hooked. She loved it! Unfortunately, at the end of that short ride, June’s mama was furious. “If I ever catch you on the back of a motorcycle again I’ll beat you half to death,” her mama admonished. “You can die on those things!” As a teen, June’s first boyfriend William had a bike. (A secret from Mama!)…
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Terry Longpre 05-21-18

American Patriots Welcome Home After missing for 47 years the remains of Army Maj. Donald G. Carr (Texas) were recovered and identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Major Carr was assigned to Mobile Launch Team 3, 5th Special Forces Group, Republic of South Vietnam. There are still 1,598 American service personnel as well as civilians declared missing from the War in Vietnam. We will keep looking and bring them all home. Medals of Honor Retired U.S. Navy SEAL, Master Chief Special Warfare Operator (Sea, Air, and Land) Britt K. Slabinski, will receive the Medal of Honor on May 24…
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