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Rolling Thunder – 1st Amendment Demonstration Run

Published on June 30, 2016 under Blog
Rolling Thunder – 1st Amendment Demonstration Run
By Paul Murray Rolling Thunder is the largest 1st Amendment demonstration run in the United States, and every year during Memorial Day weekend motorcyclists roll into our Nation’s capital to emphasize the urgency of keeping POW/MIA issues current. “With the economic recovery and healthcare reform taking center stage, the POW/MIA issue is one that nobody in our government wants to address anymore. If they keep dragging their feet, sooner or later anyone who was captured alive will have passed away. But for their families, there is never any closure. Searching for and returning remains is a valid mission but there…
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Dirt Floor Cycles “It all started in a tiny backyard”

Published on June 30, 2016 under Blog
Dirt Floor Cycles “It all started in a tiny backyard”
Dirt Floor Cycles a Tribute to Marcus It all started when a group of friends were wrenching on their own Harleys in a tiny backyard shop with a dirt floor that jokingly became known as Dirt Floor Cycles. As time went on, friends and locals began bringing their bikes for repairs, and as their knowledge and love for working on Harleys grew so did their customer base. It became obvious there was a need for real down to earth people in the motorcycle industry down South, so David and Buck decided it was time to share their expertise. A new…
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Ed Krawiec Defeats Andrew Hines in all-Harley Final Round

Published on June 27, 2016 under AMA
Ed Krawiec Defeats Andrew Hines in all-Harley Final Round
HARLEY-DAVIDSON SCORES A CLEAN SWEEP IN NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE NORWALK DRAG RACES Ed Krawiec Defeats Andrew Hines in all-Harley Final Round   NORWALK, Ohio (June 26, 2016) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines racer Ed Krawiec swept the Pro Stock Motorcycle field at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Aboard a thundering Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® drag bike, Krawiec was the top qualifier for the event and then blasted through Sunday elimination rounds, defeating his Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines teammate, Andrew Hines, in an all-Harley-Davidson® motorcycle final round.   “Any time I race Andrew in the final it’s fun because…
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Thomas J. Churchill’s Rack Pack is the Goonies Meets Home Alone

Published on June 24, 2016 under Blog
Thomas J. Churchill’s Rack Pack is the Goonies Meets Home Alone
We are very excited to have Bruiser aka Ron Galletti of The Born To Ride's son, Ron Jr to be added to the ensemble of the Family Film, The Rack Pack. Playing the role of Brad. Filming begins July 11, 2016 and concludes August 1, 2016 in Wilmington, NC.  The Rack Pack will star some high profile names that can not be mentioned at this time as well as Actress Krista Grotte (Check Point, The Emerging Past, Lazarus: Apocalypse and the upcoming film Nation's Fire), Emmy Award winner David Schifter who is also the films Executive Producer. The film is…
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Hanson vs. Cancer

Published on June 23, 2016 under Blog
Hanson vs. Cancer   Hello friends, I am emailing from Jeff Hanson’s database and I am seeking your assistance.  If you are on this list he has probably been sending you free music for years!  Jeff has been diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer in his lymph nodes and his situation is severe.   Jeff is too proud to ask for help so I am asking for him. Jeff and I am have been working together and just completed an album for Scranton, PA alternative rock band Death Valley Dreams, The band came up with the idea to start a fund for…
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New Film – Riding Morocco: Chasing the Dakar on National Geographic

Published on June 22, 2016 under Blog
New Film – Riding Morocco: Chasing the Dakar on National Geographic
A new film is set for worldwide release on National Geographic featuring Christophe Barriere-Varju from Multi-Award Winning film Dream Racer, and former Miss Australia and Miss Universe Australia, Laura Csortan. Two adventure bikers take on the journey of a lifetime travelling through Morocco, North Africa, on the trail of the ultimate biking challenge, the Dakar Rally. One rider, Christophe Barriere-Varju, has competed in the Dakar Rally four times. The other, Laura Csortan, has never set a wheel off road before. Starting in Marrakech, Morocco, they must make their way through mountains, gorges, rivers and deserts to reach the Moroccan Sahara.…
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Las Vegas BikeFest Planning BIG Parties for 2016 Rally

Published on June 22, 2016 under Blog
Las Vegas BikeFest Planning BIG Parties for 2016 Rally
Nothing says Vegas like PARTY.  From our Headquarter Hotel, the Golden Nugget, to the new Rally Central on Fremont East, you get the feeling you are in the middle of something exciting, fun and really BIG.  The new layout of the home for Las Vegas BikeFest has a classic rally look and feel with all of the action starting on Fremont Street.  Bikers get to walk, ride and park in the historic Las Vegas downtown setting, with new rally action and vendors just a few steps away. For 2016 Las Vegas BikeFest is thinking BIG PARTIES!!! Rally Party every night…
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Street bike demo rides to be offered by Cleveland CycleWerks at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days

Published on June 22, 2016 under AMA
Street bike demo rides to be offered by Cleveland CycleWerks at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Street bike demo rides to be offered by Cleveland CycleWerks at AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Street bikes designed, developed and manufactured by Cleveland CycleWerks will be available for demo rides during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 8-10, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. While AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days attendees are lovers of vintage bikes, many also have a current bike (or a few) in their garages. "Cleveland CycleWerks has quietly been churning out thousands of quality-built, exceptionally priced motorcycles since 2009," said owner Scott Colosimo. "We are excited to showcase the products to true motorcycle…
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Burn Out Italy is Making Serious in-roads in Conquering the U.S. Market

Published on June 21, 2016 under Blog
Burn Out Italy is making serious in-roads in conquering the U.S. market   Italian-based company provides top of the line helmets and safety gear for motorcyclists around the world   PALERMO, Italy – June 21, 2016 - With the dramatic increase of new motorcycle sales in the United States in recent years, the online e-store Burn Out Italy has turned their attention toward capturing more of this market by offering American riders one-stop shopping with a robust selection of gear from the top safety apparel manufacturers at competitive prices.   “We have recently seen dramatic growth in sales from the…
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Las VegasBikeFest Announces Participants for the 13th Annual Artistry in Iron, Master Builders Championship

Published on June 21, 2016 under Blog
Las VegasBikeFest Announces Participants for the 13th Annual Artistry in Iron, Master Builders Championship
Las VegasBikeFest Announces Participants for the 13th Annual Artistry in Iron, Master Builders Championship LAS VEGAS, June 20, 2016 - Announcing the roster for the 13th annual Artistry in Iron - Master Builders Championship. The competition will be held during the 16th Annual Las Vegas BikeFest®, September 29 - October 2, 2016. The annual invitation only competition, sponsored by Steve Soffa Enterprises and Paughco, will include 19 award winning builders. A limited number of builders are invited to participate annually. Artistry in Iron participants include builders that have shaped the industry and who are establishing the latest trends in custom…
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Shane Narbonne Wins Second Straight Loudon Classic

Published on June 20, 2016 under Blog
Shane Narbonne Wins Second Straight Loudon Classic
Shane Narbonne Wins Second Straight Loudon Classic LOUDON, N.H. – For the fifth time since 2009, Shane Narbonne sped away from the field to win the 93rd annual Loudon Classic. Narbonne, a native of Tyngsboro, Mass., grabbed the lead midway through the first lap of the 20-lap Middleweight Grand Prix feature race and never looked back, becoming the first back-to-back champion since Jeff Wood in 2007 and 2008. “It means a lot to me to win this race, especially with the field that we have – there’s so much talent out there, you have to get off to a good…
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