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H-D Florida Bike Build Off

BY ERIC VICIAN It began as a simple idea from business partners Gary Bang and Preston Farrior with very modest parameters: Build a bagger and mid-sized cruiser, using 90 percent Harley Davidson parts that would be cool enough for the VP and Prez of The Florida Harley Group to enjoy riding. Wow how a fun, little notion turned into a bold, huge event just five years later. The Florida Harley Group invites you to its Annual Bike Build Off March 2 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Brandon Harley Davidson, located at 9841 E. Adamo Dr., where it will…
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Thunder by the Bay … New Venue a Success

Thunder by the Bay a Huge Success in Lakewood Ranch http://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20170222/thunder-by-bay-economic-impact-reports-notes-attendees-plan-to-return
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76th Annual Daytona Bike Week to host more than 20 events sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association

CORRECTED: 76th Annual Daytona Bike Week to host more than 20 events sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association PICKERINGTON, Ohio - The 76th annual Daytona Bike Week features American Motorcyclist Association-sanctioned events for riders, racers and motorcycle fans of all ages, including a road ride and racing in several disciplines. Bike Week runs from March 10 through March 19 in Daytona Beach, Fla. Those attending are encouraged to get involved the many AMA events taking place during the week: The 2017 AMA Gypsy Tour, a national series of premier road-riding events, kicks off during Bike Week. Visit the Gypsy Tour…
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Harley-Davidson is Primed For Flat Track

Harley-Davidson is introducing an all new era of primed flat track.  
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2017 Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame Inductee Genevieve Schmitt

Las Vegas Motorcycle Hall of Fame announced Genevieve Schmitt as the first inductee into the 2017 class. Genevieve is one of the leading influencers in women motorcycling today. Over the two decades that she has been working full time as a journalist and publisher in the motorcycle industry, she has written articles and made speeches that have inspired thousands of women to ride motorcycles. In 2005, Genevieve launched what is now the longest running and most comprehensive resource for female motorcyclists anywhere, WomenRidersNow.com. The online magazine not only provides motorcycling news and reviews from a female point of view, but…
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American Motorcyclist Association announces 2017 AMA Supermoto National Championship Series Schedule

AMA Partners with DRT Racing for 2017 Season The 2017 AMA Supermoto National Championship Series features five rounds of racing in five states, sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association. The series includes the return of many popular venues, plus one new venue at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fla. "The 2017 series promises to be exciting," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "The AMA Supermoto National Championship Series showcases North America's top Supermoto talent and provides amateur racers the opportunity to compete at premier racing facilities alongside some of the top Supermoto teams in the industry." The 2017 season…
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Women’s Motorcycle Tours announces July dates for first-ever All-Ladies Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route (COBDR) Tour

Women’s Motorcycle Tours announces the first-ever all-ladies Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route (COBDR) tour July 23-30, 2017 Majestic scenery, challenging terrain, bragging rights. The Colorado Backcountry Discovery Route offers it all traversing the state of Colorado from border to border via the path less traveled. The tour will journey North to South, adhering to the original, as-mapped-out COBDR as much as is possible. The tour will pass over some of the highest roads available to motorcyclists in the United States, several of which are over 12,000 feet. "I'm so excited to partner with Pat Jacques of ADVWoman to offer an incredible…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON READY TO ROCK AND ROLL INTO DAYTONA BIKE WEEK

Festivities Include Free Demo Rides at Huge Speedway Display, Parties, Music and Thrilling Motorcycle Racing Action MILWAUKEE, February 21, 2017 – Harley-Davidson welcomes riders with warm sunshine and cool motorcycles as a new riding season kicks off in Florida during the 76th annual Daytona Bike Week. Once again Harley-Davidson is the official motorcycle of Daytona Bike Week, and the Motor Company is ready to host all riders March 11-18 with special events, parties and free demo rides on all 2017 Harley-Davidson models, including Touring motorcycles featuring the all-new Milwaukee-Eight engine. “If it’s March, you’ll find Harley-Davidson in Daytona,” said James…
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2017 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship Canceled

PICKERINGTON, Ohio - Due to unseasonably warm temperatures, the 2017 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship scheduled for Feb. 24-26 in Cadillac, Mich., has been canceled and will not be rescheduled. "We are sorry to have to make this decision, but the weather left us no alternative," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "The Ice Race Grand Championship is always a great event and it's unfortunate the weather did not cooperate this year. I would like to thank Sherman Motorsports for their partnership with the AMA and their outstanding efforts to organize the event." The 2017 AMA Ice Race Grand…
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Born To Ride Babe of The Week Alyssa

Born To Ride Babe of The Week Alyssa courtesy of http://floridasfinestbikinibabes.net/
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Second Annual woman-led ADVWoman Rally dates Announced for July 20-23, 2017

Second Annual woman-led ADVWoman Rally dates Announced for July 20-23, 2017, at Flying Heels Rodeo Arena in Granby, Colorado Dates are announced for the second annual adventure rally organized for women and families. To be held July 20-23, 2017, in Granby, Colorado, the event will include a variety of self-guided rides, Geocache scavenger hunt, classroom training sessions as well as on-range adventure and dirt bike rider training. All instructors are women! Men are welcome too-- this is a female and family friendly rally. “We are building on last year’s success with several key changes,” said Pat Jacques, Rally Director. “BMW…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON RACING GOES WIDE OPEN AND ROLLS INDOORS IN MILWAUKEE AT MAMA TRIED’S FLAT OUT FRIDAY

Tune In to the Harley-Davidson Facebook Live Racing Broadcast Friday Night, February 17 MILWAUKEE, Feb. 15, 2017 – Grassroots indoor motorcycle racing action returns to Milwaukee this weekend and Harley-Davidson will be live-streaming the action from Mama Tried’s Flat Out Friday. Racing will take place on the concrete floor of the BMO Bradley Center arena on an oval circuit soaked with sticky Dr. Pepper syrup, and race fans can catch every lap on a Harley-Davidson Facebook Live broadcast beginning at 7 p.m. CST on Friday, Feb. 17. Rusty Butcher (of the #HarleyHooligans) aims to defend his title in the Hooligan…
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American Motorcyclist Association CEO Testifies Against Proposed Motorcycle Tariff

U.S. Trade Representative's Plan Would Harm U.S. Consumers   WASHINGTON, DC -- A proposed 100 percent tariff on European motorcycles would harm U.S. consumers by pricing affected models beyond the reach of American families, American Motorcyclist Association President and CEO Rob Dingman told a federal trade committee today. Dingman said motorcycles should be removed from the list of products included in the proposed tariff. "Many of the European-produced motorcycles in the affected categories are available at reasonable prices that allow for entire families to enjoy countless hours together outdoors, strengthening the family unit," Dingman said during a public hearing of…
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The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Show

BRIAN KEENER BIOGRAPHY Brian Keener started singing country music on stage at the age of 13. He was often asked why all his songs sounded like Elvis Presley and he soon realized that his natural singing voice was eerily similiar to the King himself. Brian has taken his God given talent and produced "The Ultimate Elvis Tribute Show" and has performed it over 1600 times. He has appeared at casinos in The Legends shows as Elvis, on cruise ships, various 5 star hotels, at dinner theaters in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, Tn, Banner Elk, NC, and Myrtle Beach,SC. As an…
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Las Vegas BikeFest Sponsors 4th Annual Scoot and Shoot Poker Run

LAS VEGAS, NV: Las Vegas BikeFest will be a sponsor of the 4th Annual Scoot and Shoot Poker Run with proceeds to benefit "Friends of Metro Honor Guard." The poker run will take place on Saturday, March 11 beginning at Red Rock Harley-Davidson and will end with a big party at The Orlean's Hotel & Casino. "The annual Scoot and Shoot Poker Run is the main source of fundraising for the Honor Guard. Our hope is to raise enough at the event to fund us for the year. The Scoot and Shoot is not your typical run. Riders will travel…
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American Flat Track’s DAYTONA TT to be held inside Daytona International Speedway on March 16, 2017

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – An exciting change is happening to one of Daytona International Speedway’s (DIS) most popular Bike Week events. Daytona International Speedway is proud to announce that American Flat Track will debut its 2017 season inside the “World Center of Racing” on a one-of-a-kind .6-mile TT course. The DAYTONA TT, scheduled on the evening of Thursday, March 16, will feature powerful, twin-cylinder motorcycles in the AFT Twins class, while spirited single-cylinder machines will battle it out in AFT Singles. With a racing schedule that includes the DAYTONA Supercross By Honda, Ricky Carmichael Amateur Supercross, the all-new DAYTONA TT…
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