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Military & Motorcycles August 1, 2012

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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Indian Motorcycle to Unveil Two New Custom Bikes on Stage Sturgis Buffalo Chip ® During the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Sturgis Buffalo Chip Sturgis, S.D. (July 30, 2012) – The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is pleased to announce that Indian Motorcycles and Jack Daniels have chosen the largest stage in motorcycling, the Buffalo Chip, for the world debut of two new, co-branded, custom motorcycles during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Live in the famous Buffalo Chip amphitheater on Sunday August 5, 2012 prior to the Zac Brown Band concert, Indian Motorcycles and Jack Daniels will unveil these two custom creations to the capacity Buffalo Chip crowd. These one of a kind bikes will then tour with Indian Motorcycles and Jack Daniels before…
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Harley-Davidson, UFC Champion Frank Mir and the Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Team up for Annual H.O.G. Members Event

Sturgis Buffalo Chip, South Dakota – The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® home to official Harley Owners Group® (H.O.G®) event on Wednesday August 8, 2012 is pleased to announce the addition of two time UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir to the annual H.O.G.® Buffalo Chip Experience. Frank Mir will join other dignitaries onsite at the Buffalo Chip® and participate in the exclusive Harley-Davidson owners only reception and celebration. Join Frank Mir and Harley-Davidson owners from around the world as they come together at the Chip during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally for a one-night only celebration. H.O.G.® members can reserve their special event…
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Putting up the Flag

  click on the link below... Puttin' Up The Flag    
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Project Walk Poker Run for PFC Nick Battles

''Project Walk'' Poker Run will be Sun. Sept. 9 for PFC Nick Battles. Registration 10 AM - Noon, $10.00 per hand @ Tilly's Tap 3149 Duncan Rd./Hwy 17 Punta Gorda 941-505-0798. Two bands, food, vendors, bike wash. Run starts and ends at Tilly's Tap. Stops are Shorty's Place 306 W. Marion Ave Punta Gorda, Shenanigan's Fraternal Order of Orioles Post 325 3103 Broadpoint Dr. P.Gorda, The Open Road 4313 NW Hwy 70 Arcadia 863-494-0140, Arcadia Amvets Post 60 2846 SW Hwy 17 863-494-6996.
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Sturgis Rally – More than a Reality Show

Guest Opportunity: Ron Galletti, Biker Lifestyle Expert and Producer of the 'Born to Ride' Magazine and Television show. The 72nd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is scheduled for August 6-12 in South Dakota and offers more to the motorcycle enthusiast than just what you see on television. This event brings together all of the positive aspects of the biker lifestyle in one place and not just for a day but for an entire week. The week's events are filled with educational seminars, vendors, music series and an event to help support the USO. This event continues to showcase the positive sides…
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Victory Motorcycles Invites Owners to 2012 Sturgis Ride & Party Featuring R. Lee “Gunny” Ermey at The Buffalo Chip®

Victory Motorcycles Invites Owners to 2012 Sturgis Ride & Party Featuring R. Lee “Gunny” Ermey at The Buffalo Chip® Sturgis Buffalo Chip, South Dakota(July 25, 2012) – The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® invites all Victory Motorcycle owners to Join the official group ride and party exclusively for Victory owners.  The 2012 Victory Sturgis Ride & Party reception will take place on Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012 beginning with registration from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Lodge at Deadwood. Then an escorted ride through the canyons of the Black Hills will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. Victory riders will then…
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If You Put it On…They Will Come!

Hollister, CA-No it’s not a scene out of the famous Kevin Costner movie “Field of Dreams”...it was the 3rd Annual Rider Appreciation Day held on June 30, 2012 at Corbin’s workshop in Hollister, CA. Everything was perfect…the weather, the crowds, the food, the entertainment and most importantly…Corbin’s incredible staff that donated thousands of hours into making this the “Perfect Event.” Thousands showed up to attend this one day event from all over California as well as Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Oregon and I “personally know” at least one person that flew in from Australia just to attend this event…my girlfriend Lyn.…
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Ben Spies Leaving Yamaha Factory Racing Team

  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

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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Wraps of HopeTM and Savvy ThreadsTM Announces New Additions “Butterfly Collection” of Head Wraps, Head Bands and Woman’s Apparel

Great Bend, KS - DesignWraps BrandsTM, the world leader in superior quality “Made in the U.S.A” headwear and woman’s apparel has announced new additions to the “Butterfly Collection” of their product line. Marketed under their Wraps of Hope and Savvy Threads brands, the “Butterfly Collection” consists of head wraps, head bands, riders’ beanies, woman’s tank tops and woman’s ¾  length sleeve v-neck  tops. Wraps of Hope and Savvy Threads are beautifully designed headwear and apparel comprised of the finest quality rib knits, burn outs and stretch fabrics in a vibrant color palette of rhinestones centered around black or white as…
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Krawiec Wins Denver for Seventh Straight Harley Victory

Both Team Riders Clinch Countdown Berths in All-Harley Final   MORRISON, Colo. (July 22, 2012) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec won his fourth Pro Stock Motorcycle event of the season, defeating his teammate, Andrew Hines, in an all-Harley-Davidson final-round at the 33rd annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway. The Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines team remains undefeated after seven events in 2012, and Krawiec leads the series in points.   “The Screamin’ Eagle team really prides itself on consistency,” said Krawiec. “Andrew and I are both riding really well, and I think we have…
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Jessica’s Fight Benefit Blood & Marrow Drive

  Jessica’s Fight Benefit Blood & Marrow Drive WHEN: Saturday August 4th 5-9 PM WHERE: Quaker Steak and Lube “THE LUBE” 10400 49th ST N. Clearwater, FL   Saturday August 4th from 5-9 PM we will be holding a benefit “JESSICA’S FIGHT MARROW AND BLOOD DRIVE” at Quaker Steak and Lube located at 10400 49thST N. and US 19 Clearwater FL.   Tampa Bay Sound and Productions Presents the “OUT OF CONTROL” Band.   We will have contests for the biker community as well as the Hot Rod folks and even people who just stop by for the event. Prizes…
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Make The Connection Is Coming To Tampa. …

The campaign is looking to locate Veterans of all military branches, eras, and walks of life as soon as possible for filming in Tampa from July 27-29. Seeking VETERANS and their families to give interviews for a national Department of Veterans Affairs campaign to help other Veterans. This highly visible and acclaimed campaign (www.MakeTheConnection.net) is advertised nationally via TV/radio commercials, magazine ads, billboards, etc. and has developed a strong Web presence. Samples of the videos can be seen here: http://maketheconnection.net/stories-of-connection The only requirement is that each Veteran must have received some kind of mental health related support (i.e. counseling, therapy)…
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8th Annual Jason Burnett Memorial USO Benefit Ride Supporting Our Troops

    Dear Fellow American:   September 8, 2012, will mark the 8th year that the Central Florida Motorcycle community will show its support of the men, women and families of our Armed Forces when they take part in Central Florida’s largest fundraiser for the Greater Jacksonville Area USO (United Services Organization).   The Greater Jacksonville Area USO supports thousands of our active duty military personnel, National Guardsmen and Reservists and families throughout Florida and Southeast Georgia. Just a small snapshot of the many services provided, include:   Distribute nearly 15,000 USO Care Packages to deploying and front line combat…
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AMA PRO SACRAMENTO MILE BACK INTO ACTION SATURDAY, JULY 28

When the Sacramento Mile, Round 7 of the 2012 AMA Pro Grand National Championship thunders into the Cal Expo Center, Saturday July 28th, race fans will be treated to an unmatched spectacle as riders fly down the Sacramento Mile, pitch their bikes sideways and slide through the turns. There is no such thing as pacing or figuring out strategy in this type of competition. It is all or nothing…with only one rider emerging victorious. Not only will this race pit rider against rider, but it will also pit machine against machine. With six races complete, the points are already tight.…
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