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Minimum Four-Gallon Gasoline Purchase From Certain Ethanol-Blend Pumps

Published on August 8, 2012 under Born To Ride
Federal Officials Mandating Minimum Four-Gallon Gasoline Purchase From Certain Ethanol-Blend Pumps PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will require all consumers to buy at least four gallons of gasoline from certain gas pumps after the new E15 ethanol-gasoline blend is introduced into the market, the American Motorcyclist Association reports. The EPA revealed the requirement to the AMA in a letter dated Aug. 1, responding to AMA concerns that E15 -- a gasoline formulation that contains up to 15 percent ethanol by volume -- could be put in motorcycle and ATV gas tanks inadvertently when consumers use blender pumps.…
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NHRA Announces Formation of NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series for 2013

Published on August 7, 2012 under Born To Ride
  GLENDORA, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2012) – NHRA announced today the formation of the NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series, a 10-race series that will compete at NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional events beginning in 2013. The NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series will offer a total purse of $152,800 and will feature five classes: Top Fuel, Pro Gas, Draggin’ Bagger, Street Pro, and Hot Street. The classes will run in addition to the Sportsman ET Motorcycle class that currently competes at various NHRA divisional events. The 10-events scheduled for the inaugural NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series…
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Harley-Davidson Kicks off 110th Anniversary with Epic Rides Bridging East and West

Published on August 6, 2012 under Born To Ride
Fans Invited to Join Rides to Sturgis and Tibetan Plateau through Social Media MILWAUKEE (Aug. 3, 2012) – Two groups of Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders set off today to explore opposite corners of the globe, tracing routes across the American West and the Tibetan Plateau of China. These adventures kick off a year-long celebration of Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary, and for the first time the iconic American brand is inviting everyone to ride along through social media. “Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary year is about celebrating the experiences of riding and inviting all to join in on the good times, in ways and places…
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Military & Motorcycles August 3, 2012

Published on August 3, 2012 under Born To Ride
2nd Amendment I have watched with great interest as to who says what regarding 2nd Amendment Rights which some want to take away since the shooting in Aurora, Colorado.   To preface this column I just want to say, 'For one, I do believe in the 2nd Amendment, and I’ll try to explain why in the space available.'   My weapon-carrying career started when I was in the military where I carried numerous types of weapons, which were utilized to protect this country while I was overseas and here at home while augmented to Security Police Squadrons to protect several…
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Military & Motorcycles August 1, 2012

Published on August 1, 2012 under Born To Ride
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

Published on July 31, 2012 under Born To Ride
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

Published on July 31, 2012 under Born To Ride
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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Project Walk Poker Run for PFC Nick Battles

Published on July 30, 2012 under Born To Ride
''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

Published on July 27, 2012 under Born To Ride
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®

Published on July 26, 2012 under Born To Ride
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!

Published on July 26, 2012 under Born To Ride
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

Published on July 25, 2012 under Born To Ride
  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

Published on July 24, 2012 under Born To Ride
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

Published on July 23, 2012 under Born To Ride
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

Published on July 23, 2012 under Born To Ride
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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