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Motorcycle News – Our mission statement is to document the biker lifestyle in a proper manner. Our local, national and international journalists explore and report the adventures of the motorcycling experiences in our motorcycle news section.

MX Impossible Hill Climb attempts

Published on December 12, 2017 under Born To Ride
MX Impossible Hill Climb attempts
11th Edition of the Hill Climbing - made ​​in Belgium - in Andler / Schönberg. The daredevil bikers on their modified motorcycles are trying to climb the mountain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uRGn9AY0ysA
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Bruce Brown, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Member, Passes

Published on December 11, 2017 under AMA
Bruce Brown, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Member, Passes
Moviemaker produced classic 'On Any Sunday'   PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Legendary filmmaker Bruce Brown, who produced the classic motorcycling movie "On Any Sunday," died Sunday, Dec. 10. He was 80. "Bruce Brown's influence on motorcycling in the 1970s was profound," said American Motorcyclist Association President and CEO Rob Dingman. "'On Any Sunday' highlighted the unique talents needed for different forms of racing and showcased the fun that people find in motorcycling." Mr. Brown's early acclaim resulted from his groundbreaking surfing movie, "Endless Summer," which was released in 1966. "On Any Sunday," released in 1971, helped spur the explosive growth of…
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AMA Snow Bike Series to Award AMA National Championships for the First Time in 2018

Published on December 7, 2017 under AMA
AMA Snow Bike Series to Award AMA National Championships for the First Time in 2018
Seven-round series to kick off Dec. 9 PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- After much success in its inaugural year sanctioning with the American Motorcyclist Association, the AMA Championship Snow Bike Series will be recognized as an AMA National Championship series in 2018, and will award AMA National No. 1 plates to the top finisher of each national class at the end of the seven-round series. "We are excited to continue working with R & R Promotions to provide an AMA National Championship series for snow bike racers in 2018," AMA Motocross Manager Ricky Rickords said. "The expansion of snow bike racing during the…
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Compass Expeditions 103 day Asian Overland Expedition

Published on December 7, 2017 under Born To Ride
Compass Expeditions 103 day Asian Overland Expedition
103-day Asian Overland Expedition by Compass Expeditions Compass Expeditions is excited to announce its newest addition to its major expedition program, the Asian Overland Expedition. “Due to public demand we have created this new exciting 103-day expedition that begins in Darwin and ends in Beijing”, says co-­‐founder Mick McDonald. “We have many clients who have done all of our major expeditions, some doing the same expedition twice, and it was with these people in mind we have decided to launch this new amazing expedition that traverses two hemispheres and promises to become one of our most epic journeys”, continues Mick.…
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Krista Grotte … Nation’s Fire

Published on December 6, 2017 under Born To Ride
Krista Grotte … Nation’s Fire
Tell us about this movie? It doesn’t seem to be just a biker movie? Nation's Fire is an Action/Drama that is very, very different than the stereotypical biker movie. Biker movies are most notably celebrated or de-celebrated as exploitation films, and this is where Nation's Fire is different. We have the action, drama, deaths, killings, drugs, and good vs evil; however, there are many elements in this movie that give it a beating heart. We all can relate to the struggles the characters face in this movie; whether you’re a diehard biker or have no clue what a "cc" is,…
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Harley-Davidson Posts Largest Contingency Package in American Flat Track History

Published on December 5, 2017 under AMA
Harley-Davidson Posts Largest Contingency Package in American Flat Track History
$562,500 up for grabs by riders on XG750R and XR750 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2017) – Harley-Davidson announced today its 2018 American Flat Track Contingency Program totaling $562,500 – the largest contingency posting in the 65-year history of the sport. The contingency payouts are available exclusively to privateer riders mounted on either Harley-Davidson XG750R or XR750 machines. A total of $31,250 will be offered by Harley-Davidson at each of the 18 American Flat Track rounds in 2018. The contingency payout is structured as follows: 1. $10,000 2. $8,000 3. $6,000 4. $2,000 5. $1,500 6. $1,250 7. $1,000 8.…
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AMA Amateur National Arenacross Championship Schedule Announced for 2018

Published on December 5, 2017 under AMA
AMA Amateur National Arenacross Championship Schedule Announced for 2018
Riders compete to qualify for finals in Las Vegas PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- Amateur racers have their chance to qualify to compete in the 2018 AMA Amateur National Arenacross Championship in Las Vegas on May 4-6, 2018, by competing in any of the 11 AMA amateur Arenacross racing events early in 2018. The qualifying events will take place across 11 states, where the top finishers at each event earn points toward their chance to compete in the AMA Amateur National Arenacross Championship in Las Vegas. The winner of each class at the final round in Las Vegas is awarded an AMA…
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St Pete Bikefest 2017 Babe Gallery

Published on December 4, 2017 under Born To Ride
St Pete Bikefest 2017 Babe Gallery
Are you ready for the new Biker Babe of the day? How about 8 babes? This weeks Biker Babe of the Weeks gallery features the babes from the St. Pete Beach BikeFest bikini contest. ENJOY!!! Courtesy of http://floridasfinestbikinibabes.net/
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American Motorcyclist Association announces new AMA Extreme Off-Road State Championships

Published on November 27, 2017 under AMA
American Motorcyclist Association announces new AMA Extreme Off-Road State Championships
2018 to feature four state championship events PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- New for 2018, the American Motorcyclist Association will sanction four AMA Extreme Off-Road State Championships in the states of Texas, Michigan, California and Pennsylvania and will recognize the overall winner of each event as an AMA state champion. "We are excited to finally share this big, new addition to the AMA racing calendar," AMA Off-Road Racing Manager Erek Kudla said. "This has been in the works for a few years now and came together as a result of the hard work of many clubs who will be hosting these extreme…
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ATV Safety Institute Staff and Instructors Ask All Riders to Follow Eight Golden Rules Thanksgiving Weekend

Published on November 22, 2017 under Blog
ATV Safety Institute Staff and Instructors Ask All Riders to Follow Eight Golden Rules Thanksgiving Weekend
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 21, 2017 - There’s no substitute for hands-on ATV training, but riders headed out to trails and dunes over Thanksgiving weekend can get a free refresher in safety at the ATV Safety Institute’s website. The interactive, multimedia ASI E-Course is loaded with important reminders and tips for both new and seasoned riders. “Some online time invested, particularly among families, can help ensure everyone has a fun, safe weekend, and that’s what we want to see,” said ASI Vice President Tom Yager. “We also want to help riders learn how to take good care of their riding areas…
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American Flat Track Announces 2018 Schedule

Published on November 21, 2017 under AMA
American Flat Track Announces 2018 Schedule
Bigger, Better, Faster DAYTONA TT kicks off season; Finale to be held in the New York City Metro DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2017) – American Flat Track has announced its 18-race calendar for the 2018 season, which begins with the DAYTONA TT at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, March 15, 2018, and finishes up just a stone’s throw from downtown New York City. The Meadowlands Mile, an incredible new event to be held on the mile-long horse track at the famed Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment facility in East Rutherford, New Jersey, wraps up the season on October 6. America’s…
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2017 AMA National No. 1 Plates Awarded at 2017 AMA Road Race Grand Championship

Published on November 14, 2017 under AMA
2017 AMA National No. 1 Plates Awarded at 2017 AMA Road Race Grand Championship
Joseph Blasius wins Nicky Hayden AMA Road Race Horizon Award PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The country's top amateur road racers vied for AMA National No. 1 plates during the 2017 AMA Road Race Grand Championship, hosted by WERA Motorcycle Roadracing, at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Ala., on Nov. 2-5. "The talent at this year's AMA Road Race Grand Championship was phenomenal and impressive," AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant said. "The AMA congratulates all those who walked away from the weekend with an AMA National Championship. We also thank Barber Motorsports Park and WERA Motorcycle Roadracing for putting on a…
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HINES WINS ALL-HARLEY PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE FINAL AT POMONA

Published on November 13, 2017 under Blog
HINES WINS ALL-HARLEY PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE FINAL AT POMONA
World Champion Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Team Closes Season with a Dominating Performance POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 12, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines defeated teammate Ed Krawiec in an all-Harley-Davidson Pro Stock Motorcycle final at the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway for his first final round win of the 2017 season. Hines rode a Harley-Davidson® Street Rod™ competition motorcycle to reach his 48th career win and move up to second place in the final season standings. “My side of the team went through a dry spell this season but we never stopped…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND KRAWIEC SECURE NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE CHAMPIONSHIP AT POMONA FINALS

Published on November 13, 2017 under Blog
HARLEY-DAVIDSON AND KRAWIEC SECURE NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE CHAMPIONSHIP AT POMONA FINALS
Krawiec’s Fourth Championship is the Ninth Title for the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Team POMONA, Calif. (November 11, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec locked up his fourth NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship today by qualifying for the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway, giving the team nine of the past 14 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world championships. Krawiec will guide his Harley-Davidson® Street Rod™ competition motorcycle to the starting line for Sunday’s elimination rounds with an insurmountable points lead over his closest rival heading into the last race of the 2017 NHRA…
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