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GREAT DEBUT FOR THE SKY RACING TEAM VR46 AT MUGELLO

Proof of strength in the first free practices for Bagnaia and Marini, both in the Top10. Scarperia (Italy), June 1, 2018 - Francesco Bagnaia and Luca Marini inaugurate the weekend of the Oakley Italian Grand Prix in the best possible way. Both protagonists in free practices, close the first day of setup respectively in the third and eighth place in the combined standings. Pecco, on the track after the productive testing session in Catalunya for defending his leadership in the Championship, immediately proves to be one of the most competitive rider of the moment and, with the 1.52.237 signed in…
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Supreme Court sides with Motorcyclists’ Rights in Virginia Search Case

Police Without Warrant Inspected Vehicle in Property Owner's Driveway PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the warrantless police search of a motorcycle on private property was an "invasion of the sanctity" of the area around the house, even though authorities believe the motorcycle may have been stolen. The 8-1 decision bolsters the protections for outside areas around a home when law enforcement agencies do not have a search warrant. The American Motorcyclist Association filed an amicus brief in the case in November, stating that "there is nothing inherently suspicious-and no inherent justification for a search-in the…
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American Motorcyclist Association announces World, Junior, Women’s trophy teams to represent the United States in the 2018 FIM International Six Days Enduro

93rd ISDE scheduled for Nov. 12-17 in Vina Del Mar, Chile PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association today announced the 10 trophy team riders selected to represent the United States in the 2018 FIM International Six Days Enduro in Vina Del Mar, Chile, Nov. 12-17. The riders will compete as the U.S. World Trophy, Junior World Trophy and Women's World Trophy teams. "The U.S. World Trophy Team had a tough outing in 2017, because of an injury on the first day of competition, so we are looking forward to the opportunity to regain the championship the U.S. team won…
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Motorcycle Industry Council and Congressional Motorcycle Caucus Host Emerging Connected and Automated Technologies Briefing

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 29, 2018 — The Motorcycle Industry Council, in coordination with the Congressional Motorcycle Caucus, hosted a briefing on “Intelligent Transportation Systems and Automated Vehicle Applications Impacts on Motorcycle Safety” on May 22. Caucus co-chairs, Reps. Tim Walberg, R-Mich., and Michael Burgess, R-Texas, addressed the Caucus’s mission to support riders through education and awareness, the potential for technologies to improve the riding experience and bring in new riders, and why the discussion on how motorcycles will factor into a connected and autonomous world is so important The briefing, moderated by Callie Hoyt, MIC’s manager of federal affairs, featured…
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How to Safely Pass Other Vehicles While Riding a Motorcycle

Traveling again along a two-lane state highway, you approach a slow-moving vehicle and make a decision to pass. Passing on a motorcycle is not substantially different than passing in a car, though (as is always the case on a motorcycle) taking steps to ensure your own visibility is more important when you are riding. Take every possible step to be sure the driver you are overtaking is aware of you. Evaluate: Make sure there is a good opportunity to pass. Check for oncoming traffic, and gauge whether or not there is sufficient clear roadway available to complete the passing maneuver…
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How to Ride A Motorcycle Safely on Poor Road Surfaces – Motorcycle Safety Foundation

  POOR ROAD SURFACES A public highway is an unpredictable place. Even familiar stretches can seem like a foreign land at times. Conditions can change from day to day, depending upon weather, road use, or other unpredictable factors. When it comes to surfaces on new or unfamiliar roads you must be prepared and ready for anything. You never know what surprises lurk around yonder bend. Sound knowledge combined with a good riding strategy is essential for handling some common poor roadway surface conditions that you should be prepared to encounter. Loose Surfaces/Debris: Reduce speed to create a margin of safety…
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Fly With Eagles – don’t run with turkeys!

Interview with "Nasty" Ronnie from Born To Ride ALAN TECCHIO - http://metnights.com Your history Involves fronting heavy metal band Nasty Savage In the late SO's and professional wrestling but since this Is a motorcycle column, I'd first like to talk with you about your magazine Born To Ride and the TV & radio show you also produce. How did that all start? Well, in the 90's I was co-producing IWF Wresting at Universal Studios in Florida and also working a day job. All my friends started riding motorcycles and going to bike nights and stuff. I had surv ived my…
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Born To Ride Women’s World Open Road Girl-Joan Krenning-Founder, Steel Horse Sisterhood Charities, Story By: Myra McElhaney

Smokey Mountain Women’s Motorcycle Summit By Myra McElhaney Photo Credit Ken McCurdy Transformational! Inspiring! Life changing! Amazing! These are some of the adjectives I heard as women were preparing to leave the Women’s Motorcycle Summit – Smokey Mountain Edition in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The summit, held October 6th through 8th, was hosted by the Steel Horse Sisterhood Charities (SHSC), a recognized 501c3 charitable organization. SHSC’s mission is “to provide opportunities for women to develop and refine their skills while encouraging the art of women mentoring women and serving people in the motorcycle community.” After hosting several summits in the Rocky…
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Mees and Carlile Win Thrillers at AFT Harley-Davidson Sacramento Mile Presented by Cycle Gear

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (May 19, 2018) – The fabled history of the Harley-Davidson Sacramento Mile presented by Cycle Gear saw another outstanding entry added to its annals on Saturday night at Cal Expo Fairgrounds, with three of American Flat Track’s all-time greats taking center stage. Following an initial feeling-out stage in which a handful of AFT Twins presented by Vance & Hines competitors made their presence felt at the front, defending Grand National Champion Jared Mees (No. 1 Indian Motorcycle Rogers Racing SDI Scout FTR750) and retiring legend Kenny Coolbeth Jr. (No. 2 Nila Racing, Columbia Avionics Indian Scout FTR750) broke…
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Terry Longpre 05-21-18

American Patriots Welcome Home After missing for 47 years the remains of Army Maj. Donald G. Carr (Texas) were recovered and identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Major Carr was assigned to Mobile Launch Team 3, 5th Special Forces Group, Republic of South Vietnam. There are still 1,598 American service personnel as well as civilians declared missing from the War in Vietnam. We will keep looking and bring them all home. Medals of Honor Retired U.S. Navy SEAL, Master Chief Special Warfare Operator (Sea, Air, and Land) Britt K. Slabinski, will receive the Medal of Honor on May 24…
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Born To Ride Women’s World Open Road Girl-Sarah Andrea, Story By: Myra McElhaney

Sarah Andrea from Strasburg, Ohio remembers riding in a car as a teen and seeing a woman on a motorcycle. “That’s so cool!” she thought. Growing up in a strict religious family she learned traditional family roles so when she married, she rode on back of her husband’s motorcycle without giving thought to riding her own. After Sarah started working for a motorcycle dealership, others encouraged her to take a safety riding class. She passed the class, got her license and bought a Honda Shadow as her first bike. She’s been riding for eleven years now and has a Harley-Davidson…
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Tune-In Alert! 2018 Sacramento Mile on FansChoice.tv

Live Coverage of the 2018 Sacramento Mile on FansChoice.tv Saturday, May 19, beginning at 5 pm ET   DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May 18, 2018) - The second Mile of the 2018 American Flat Track season is tomorrow, flat track fans, and if you can't catch the legendary Harley-Davidson Sacramento Mile presented by Cycle Gear in person at the Cal Expo venue, you can watch all the action live and as it happens on FansChoice.tv beginning at 5:00 pm ET. Mile racing is always fast and hugely unpredictable, with bar-to-bar action, drafting and 130-mph top speeds, so don't miss it! How…
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1971 Honda CT-70 takes AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Heritage Award at The Quail Motorcycle Gathering

For owner Steve Mast, bike recalls lasting childhood memories PICKERINGTON, OHIO -- The 2018 AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Heritage Award, presented at the Quail Motorcycle Gathering in Carmel, Calif., on May 5, went to a 1971 Honda CT-70 owned by Californian Steve Mast. The crystal engraved award platter from Tiffany & Co. was presented to Mast by AMA Advertising Director Steve Gotoski. "Sunny California skies helped bring out 3,000 enthusiastic motorcycle fans, along with 350 unique motorcycles on display at the 10th anniversary of The Quail Motorcycle Gathering at the Quail Lodge & Golf Club," said Quail Lodge &…
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WILD GYPSY TOUR

WILD GYPSY TOUR Women’s exclusive motorcycle festival spearheading the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally at The Legendary Buffalo Chip ® August 3rd-7th, 2018 // 5 days and 5 nights (Check in anytime August 3rd; Check out by noon August 8th) (Sturgis, SD)- The Wild Gypsy Tour is an exclusive women’s-only motorcycle campout created for women, by women. After their first successful run in 2017, the Wild Gypsies return to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip ® in 2018 for a moto culture event like no other; a festival that combines the freedom of the past with the untapped spirit of the future. The first…
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Ducati Team on the Podium at Imola with Melandri (3rd), Davies 4th After a Strong Comeback

The Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team on the podium at Imola with Melandri (3rd), Davies 4th after a strong comeback   The Aruba.it Racing - Ducati team took yet another podium at Imola (Italy), home of the fifth round of the 2018 WorldSBK Championship, with Marco Melandri 3rd in Race 1. The Italian, fourth during Superpole, got off to a strong start and fought in the chasing group early on, then pulled away thanks to a progressively better pace, taking his fourth podium of the year. Chaz Davies faced an uphill race as, after taking first row during Superpole, he…
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AMA to Name Winners of Fast Brian Award and Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award at the AMA Flat Track Grand Championship

Annual awards recognize character and scholastic achievement among youth and young adult flat track racers PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association will announce the winners of its Fast Brain Award and Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award at the conclusion of the 2018 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship, which will be held in Springfield, Ill., May 29 to June 1. Applications for the AMA Fast Brain Award and letters of intent for the AMA Flat Track Horizon Award are available at www.stevenaceracing.com and are due by May 28. Funded by AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Bill Werner, Zanotti…
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