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American Motorcyclist Association Chair Maggie McNally-Bradshaw to address Mid-Atlantic Women’s Motorcycle Rally

June event also includes an AMA Road Captain Workshop PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Maggie McNally-Bradshaw, chair of the American Motorcyclist Association, will give a presentation during the 26th Mid-Atlantic Women's Motorcycle Rally, scheduled for June 21-23 in Front Royal, Va. McNally-Bradshaw will be part of a story-telling event during which women will discuss survivorship, triumph and success, with the twist of how motorcycling helped them. "I am looking forward to sharing my story about the impact that motorcycling has had on my life," McNally-Bradshaw said. "And I hope that through this event and others like it, more women are encouraged to…
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American Motorcyclist Association Highlights May as Motorcycle Awareness Month

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association is issuing a special appeal to motorists to be especially aware of motorcycles during May, which is Motorcycle Awareness Month and marks the seasonal return of motorcyclists to the roadways in much of the country. Drivers are asked to check their mirrors and blind spots before changing lanes, maintain a safe distance when following motorcycles and pay particular attention when making left turns. "May's pleasant temperatures mean many more riders on the roads, especially in parts of the country where winter weather is just ending," said Rob Dingman, AMA president and CEO. "This…
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Catching up with Bobby Friss

Bobby Friss and his band are the real deal of rock-and-roll. With world-class musicians (Jerry Riggs, Dean Mickey, Chris Bishop, Michael Locke, and Leroy Myers at his side, Bobby has been rocking for over 40 years. We caught up with Bobby to see what the Bobby Friss Band is up to and where can we catch him on stage. BTR: What's been going on in Bobby Friss world? BF: We've had a great start to 2018. Gibtown Bikefest was a blast, the 20th anniversary of Thunder By The Bay, which we have been a part of for 18 years, Daytona…
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Jared Mees Disqualified from Atlanta Short Track for using Chemically Altered Tire

Forfeits victory, points, prize money; on probation for 12 months DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (April 27, 2018) – Following an American Flat Track post-event tire sampling from the Atlanta Short Track held April 8, 2018 at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Ga., AFT Twins competitor Jared Mees on the #1 machine has been disqualified for using a chemically altered tire. Four tire samples from four different machines were taken after the Main Event in Atlanta, and all were submitted to an independent lab for chemical analysis. Three of the samples were deemed to be in compliance with the benchmark sample provided by…
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Terry Longpre 04-26-18

American Patriot’s Last week I wrote regarding the ‘Memorial Day Flag Placement’ at Sarasota National Cemetery on May 26th. This week, I want to address the 15th Annual Memorial Day Ride (Bike Run) to Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. I received an email from a friend of mine, Retired Marine Corps Colonel Ron Rook who has orchestrated this run since its inception. The run is sponsored by the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Defenders Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club a group which I was a member at one time. This run is to pay tribute to those fallen men and women…
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Tifton Harley-Davidson Dealership receives Gold Bar & Shield Award

If you are riding south toward events in South Georgia and Florida, or north toward Atlanta on I-75, once you get into Tifton, Ga., you may have seen the two-story Harley dealership at exit 61. Even though this dealership spot had been around for almost 16 years, the latest owners, Eric Sternberg and Eddy Soberon have transformed this dealership into a friendly customer-oriented stopping place. Even though his dealership is only 1 1/2 years old, through the efforts of the owners and their staff, as well as customer support, garnered the dealership with the prestigious Gold Bar & Shield Circle…
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Wintercycle Therapy 2018

Wintercycle Therapy 2018 took place recently at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum with more than 2,000 visitors and nearly 200 vintage and classic motorcycles on display. The event featured motorcycles, food and lots of vendors. Included were road racers, trials, motocross, and cruisers. Highlights of the annual show were a 1937 Scott "Flying Squirrel," a running 1911 Indian, several land-speed record holders and the 1907 Curtiss V-8 motorcycle that made Glenn Curtiss a world speed record holder at 136.4 mph in 1907. A motorcycle show and swap meet are scheduled at the museum on Saturday, August 4.  www.curtissmuseum.org    
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The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team on the podium in Race 1 at Assen with Davies (3rd), 6th place for Melandri

After a positive start in free-practice, the Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team took it back to the track today at Assen (Netherlands) and clinched yet another podium with Chaz Davies, third in Race 1. The Welshman got off to a strong start from third row, passing several riders to get within the top three half-way through the race and cross the finish line in third position, just one second behind the winner. Marco Melandri showed resilience despite some stability issues that, after a strong start, forced him to lose contact with the front group. The Italian finished in sixth position,…
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Andrea Dovizioso goes back to the top of the MotoGP Standings

Andrea Dovizioso goes back to the top of the MotoGP standings after placing fifth in the GP of The Americas. Jorge Lorenzo ends the Texan race in eleventh   Andrea Dovizioso returned to the top of the points standings in the MotoGP World Championship with a fifth-place finish in the GP of The Americas, which was held today at Austin in Texas. The Ducati Team’s Italian rider, who started from row 3, scrapped with Zarco and Crutchlow for much of the 20-lap race, and after the latter crashed out, he attacked the Frenchman on lap 17 to take the chequered…
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AMA Legends & Champions Weekend Celebrates Motorcycling’s Best Dec. 7-9

Columbus, Ohio, event includes AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, AMA Championship Banquet and AMA Congress PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association will celebrate the past, honor the present and build for the future at the 2018 AMA Legends & Champions Weekend, Dec. 7-9, at the Hilton Columbus/Polaris in Columbus, Ohio. AMA Legends & Champions Weekend honors history's motorcycling legends and today's amateur champions. It also includes the annual AMA Congress, where AMA Competition Commission members debate and vote on the rules governing amateur motorcycle racing in the United States. "Not since the last AMA Legends & Champions…
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Red Bull KTM to go Racing with American Flat Track in 2019

Muirrieta, California. (April 21, 2018) – Building upon its racing success in the off-road and motocross segments, as well as the continued commitment to American Road Racing at the junior level, KTM Motorsports is pleased to announce its plan to go racing in the 2019 American Flat Track Championship. KTM has appointed former HMC KTM Factory Superbike racer and Brand Ambassador Chris Fillmore as the new Flat Track and Road Racing Team Manager to oversee its racing efforts in the U.S. American Flat Track is America’s original extreme sport. At its core, it’s a highly competitive, adrenaline-fueled motorsport featuring specialized motorcycles…
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FREEDOM FROM CUBICLES AND COFFEE RUNS: HARLEY-DAVIDSON UNVEILS THE ULTIMATE SOCIAL MEDIA SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Global #FindYourFreedom Internship Offers College Students, Recent Grads Cash, Riding Lessons, and a Motorcycle to Hit the Road this Summer MILWAUKEE (April 20, 2018) – No cubicle will cage these interns: to celebrate the 115th anniversary of the founding of Harley-Davidson, the Motor Company is turning an often-mundane rite of passage, the summer internship, into the experience of a lifetime. Instead of a key card, eight social media savvy collegians will get the opportunity to learn to ride via Harley-Davidson’s Riding Academy. Upon successful completion, they’ll receive the keys to their very own Harley-Davidson motorcycle with the mission of sharing…
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Terry Longpre 04-19-18

American Patriot’s Once again, my column is behind the ‘breaking news’ cycle. When I started to write this week’s column last week the lead in sentence was “It is a just a matter of time before the United States reacts to the chemical attacks in Syria.” Well, the ink hadn’t even dried and we did react with support from Great Britain and France. My question today is, where was the United Nations and the neighboring countries in this matter? After all, this type of activity is against all human common decency and sense. I am sure we will become the…
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Sonny’s BBQ in Zephyrhills is very Biker-friendly

Sonny’s BBQ Zephyrhills I’ve always enjoyed Sonny’s for their fair prices and consistently great food. They are also known for having a terrific salad bar, (something many other places have discontinued). Inside, we saw a very inviting bar area, with seating at the bar and tables. We chose to sit in the restaurant, where a server took our order within moments and answered our questions and requests with a smile. Eddy ordered Sonny’s Sampler and I was anxious to check out the bottomless salad bar. From ordering until I returned from the salad bar, (well under ten minutes) - Eddy…
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The Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team on the podium in Race 1 at Aragon with Chaz Davies (2nd), 4th place for Melandri

After a positive start to its campaign in Friday's free-practice, the Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team took yet another podium with Chaz Davies in Race 1 at Aragon (Spain), home of the third round of the 2018 WorldSBK championship. The Welshman, who started from 11th position due to a crash during Superpole, showed his character by storming back through the field – twice, due to a restart – until he reached the leading group, then defended second position under the checkered flag. Marco Melandri rode another solid race, in which he registered the fastest lap after taking pole position. The…
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Charlotte’s Webb 10-year Anniversary Party Ride Update

Charlotte's Webb Loop Ride (63.4 mi - 1 hr 14 min) Sunday, May 6 Starting at Charlottes Web Head east on FL-64 E (4.8 mi) Turn right onto US-17 S (0.5 mi) Turn left onto FL-66 E (14.2 mi) Turn right onto Crewsville Rd (8.8 mi) Turn right to stay on Crewsville Rd (0.5 mi) Turn left onto Sweetwater Rd (5.8 mi) Turn left onto US-17 (8.2 mi) Turn right onto 102nd St/NE Brownville St (2.7 mi) Continue onto 104th St/NW Brownsville St (1.5 mi) Turn right onto Co Rd 661 (2.6 mi) Continue onto Hardee County 663 N/Mosley Rd…
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