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Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame announced Genevieve Schmitt as the first inductee into the 2017 class. Genevieve is one of the leading influencers in women motorcycling today. Over the two decades that she has been working full time as a journalist and publisher in the motorcycle industry, she has written articles and made speeches that have inspired thousands of women to ride motorcycles. In 2005, Genevieve launched what is now the longest running and most comprehensive resource for female motorcyclists anywhere, WomenRidersNow.com. The online magazine not only provides motorcycling news and reviews from a female point of view, but…
AMA Partners with DRT Racing for 2017 Season The 2017 AMA Supermoto National Championship Series features five rounds of racing in five states, sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association. The series includes the return of many popular venues, plus one new venue at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fla. "The 2017 series promises to be exciting," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "The AMA Supermoto National Championship Series showcases North America's top Supermoto talent and provides amateur racers the opportunity to compete at premier racing facilities alongside some of the top Supermoto teams in the industry." The 2017 season…
Women’s Motorcycle Tours announces the first-ever all-ladies Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route (COBDR) tour July 23-30, 2017 Majestic scenery, challenging terrain, bragging rights. The Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route offers it all traversing the state of Colorado from border to border via the path less traveled. The tour will journey North to South, adhering to the original, as-mapped-out COBDR as much as is possible. The tour will pass over some of the highest roads available to motorcyclists in the United States, several of which are over 12,000 feet. "I'm so excited to partner with Pat Jacques of ADVWoman to offer an incredible…
Festivities Include Free Demo Rides at Huge Speedway Display, Parties, Music and Thrilling Motorcycle Racing Action MILWAUKEE, February 21, 2017 – Harley-Davidson welcomes riders with warm sunshine and cool motorcycles as a new riding season kicks off in Florida during the 76th annual Daytona Bike Week. Once again Harley-Davidson is the official motorcycle of Daytona Bike Week, and the Motor Company is ready to host all riders March 11-18 with special events, parties and free demo rides on all 2017 Harley-Davidson models, including Touring motorcycles featuring the all-new Milwaukee-Eight engine. “If it’s March, you’ll find Harley-Davidson in Daytona,” said James…
PICKERINGTON, Ohio - Due to unseasonably warm temperatures, the 2017 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship scheduled for Feb. 24-26 in Cadillac, Mich., has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. "We are sorry to have to make this decision, but the weather left us no alternative," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "The Ice Race Grand Championship is always a great event and it's unfortunate the weather did not cooperate this year. I would like to thank Sherman Motorsports for their partnership with the AMA and their outstanding efforts to organize the event." The 2017 AMA Ice Race Grand…
Second Annual woman-led ADVWoman Rally dates Announced for July 20-23, 2017, at Flying Heels Rodeo Arena in Granby, Colorado Dates are announced for the second annual adventure rally organized for women and families. To be held July 20-23, 2017, in Granby, Colorado, the event will include a variety of self-guided rides, Geocache scavenger hunt, classroom training sessions as well as on-range adventure and dirt bike rider training. All instructors are women! Men are welcome too-- this is a female and family friendly rally. “We are building on last year’s success with several key changes,” said Pat Jacques, Rally Director. “BMW…
Tune In to the Harley-Davidson Facebook Live Racing Broadcast Friday Night, February 17 MILWAUKEE, Feb. 15, 2017 – Grassroots indoor motorcycle racing action returns to Milwaukee this weekend and Harley-Davidson will be live-streaming the action from Mama Tried’s Flat Out Friday. Racing will take place on the concrete floor of the BMO Bradley Center arena on an oval circuit soaked with sticky Dr. Pepper syrup, and race fans can catch every lap on a Harley-Davidson Facebook Live broadcast beginning at 7 p.m. CST on Friday, Feb. 17. Rusty Butcher (of the #HarleyHooligans) aims to defend his title in the Hooligan…
U.S. Trade Representative's Plan Would Harm U.S. Consumers WASHINGTON, DC -- A proposed 100 percent tariff on European motorcycles would harm U.S. consumers by pricing affected models beyond the reach of American families, American Motorcyclist Association President and CEO Rob Dingman told a federal trade committee today. Dingman said motorcycles should be removed from the list of products included in the proposed tariff. "Many of the European-produced motorcycles in the affected categories are available at reasonable prices that allow for entire families to enjoy countless hours together outdoors, strengthening the family unit," Dingman said during a public hearing of…
LAS VEGAS, NV: Las Vegas BikeFest will be a sponsor of the 4th Annual Scoot and Shoot Poker Run with proceeds to benefit "Friends of Metro Honor Guard." The poker run will take place on Saturday, March 11 beginning at Red Rock Harley-Davidson and will end with a big party at The Orlean's Hotel & Casino. "The annual Scoot and Shoot Poker Run is the main source of fundraising for the Honor Guard. Our hope is to raise enough at the event to fund us for the year. The Scoot and Shoot is not your typical run. Riders will travel…
DAYTONA BEACH, FL – An exciting change is happening to one of Daytona International Speedway’s (DIS) most popular Bike Week events. Daytona International Speedway is proud to announce that American Flat Track will debut its 2017 season inside the “World Center of Racing” on a one-of-a-kind .6-mile TT course. The DAYTONA TT, scheduled on the evening of Thursday, March 16, will feature powerful, twin-cylinder motorcycles in the AFT Twins class, while spirited single-cylinder machines will battle it out in AFT Singles. With a racing schedule that includes the DAYTONA Supercross By Honda, Ricky Carmichael Amateur Supercross, the all-new DAYTONA TT…
PICKERINGTON, Ohio - Due to weather conditions, the 2017 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship scheduled for Feb. 17-19 in Cadillac, Mich., has been rescheduled to Feb. 24-26. Warmer than normal temperatures in northern Michigan have made racing conditions questionable. The AMA Ice Race Grand Championship has been rescheduled for the following weekend at the same location. "It is only appropriate to postpone the race for a week to seek the best possible conditions for racers and spectators alike," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. The AMA Ice Race Grand Championship will feature a grand prix race Friday, Feb. 24,…
~ Enhanced Print Magazine to Include Larger Cut Size, Thicker Paper Stock and Expanded Feature Articles ~ IRVINE, CALIF. – (February 13, 2017) Bonnier Motorcycle Group today announced a newly redesigned Motorcyclist magazine with the launch of the publication’s March/April issue, scheduled to hit newsstands February 28. In order to support its dedicated readers, Motorcyclist will move to a thicker paper stock and enlarged size. In addition, Motorcyclist will have increased pages and will be offered in six issues per year, allowing for the magazine to focus on expanded feature stories with engaging photographic spreads. “I have been reading Motorcyclist…
Are YOU Registered? The Ride is only a month away! Have you registered yet? Remember, early registration is the only way to guarantee a t-shirt! Hotel Rooms Still Available Need a place to stay during the ride? Look no further! We have made arrangements with The Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North for the ride. Simply CLICK HERE to book your stay! SHC - Tampa, Patient Stories Kaley Delker When it comes to the water, 13-year-old Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa patient Kaley Delker cannot get enough of it. Talk to the teen about some of her most recent…
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The 2016 Yamaha AMA National Adventure Riding Series featured 16 events throughout the country. Not only were participants treated to a weekend of adventure riding, they had the opportunity to win some great prizes, thanks to the series sponsors. Following the 2016 series, names were randomly drawn from the event entry lists for a set of Moose Racing gear (Expedition pants, Expedition jacket and XC1 gloves), a Sena 10C communications system, and two pairs of Sidi Crossfire boots. Michael Klaser of Highland Park, N.J., and Allan Weber from Robbinsville, N.J., each won a pair of Sidi boots.…