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2017 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship to be Rescheduled

PICKERINGTON, Ohio - Due to weather conditions, the 2017 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship scheduled for Feb. 17-19 in Cadillac, Mich., has been rescheduled to Feb. 24-26. Warmer than normal temperatures in northern Michigan have made racing conditions questionable. The AMA Ice Race Grand Championship has been rescheduled for the following weekend at the same location. "It is only appropriate to postpone the race for a week to seek the best possible conditions for racers and spectators alike," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. The AMA Ice Race Grand Championship will feature a grand prix race Friday, Feb. 24,…
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MOTORCYCLIST MAGAZINE RELAUNCHES WITH EXPANDED FORMAT

~ Enhanced Print Magazine to Include Larger Cut Size, Thicker Paper Stock and Expanded Feature Articles ~ IRVINE, CALIF. – (February 13, 2017) Bonnier Motorcycle Group today announced a newly redesigned Motorcyclist magazine with the launch of the publication’s March/April issue, scheduled to hit newsstands February 28. In order to support its dedicated readers, Motorcyclist will move to a thicker paper stock and enlarged size. In addition, Motorcyclist will have increased pages and will be offered in six issues per year, allowing for the magazine to focus on expanded feature stories with engaging photographic spreads. “I have been reading Motorcyclist…
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Don’t Forget to Register for the Sam Swope Memorial Charity Ride

Are YOU Registered? The Ride is only a month away! Have you registered yet? Remember, early registration is the only way to guarantee a t-shirt!   Hotel Rooms Still Available Need a place to stay during the ride? Look no further! We have made arrangements with The Westin Lake Mary, Orlando North for the ride. Simply CLICK HERE to book your stay! SHC - Tampa, Patient Stories Kaley Delker When it comes to the water, 13-year-old Shriners Hospitals for Children - Tampa patient Kaley Delker cannot get enough of it. Talk to the teen about some of her most recent…
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Extreme Motorcycle Drifting On Ice – Jorian Ponomareff

Extreme Motorcycle Drifting On Ice - Jorian Ponomareff https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=610_4hLEBuk
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Baby Biker: 4-Year-Old Has Insane Motorcycle Riding Skills

Baby Biker: 4-Year-Old Has Insane Motorcycle Riding Skills https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brEq2Ux0cIo
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2016 Yamaha AMA National Adventure Riding Series Participants win Riding Gear, Accessories

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The 2016 Yamaha AMA National Adventure Riding Series featured 16 events throughout the country. Not only were participants treated to a weekend of adventure riding, they had the opportunity to win some great prizes, thanks to the series sponsors. Following the 2016 series, names were randomly drawn from the event entry lists for a set of Moose Racing gear (Expedition pants, Expedition jacket and XC1 gloves), a Sena 10C communications system, and two pairs of Sidi Crossfire boots. Michael Klaser of Highland Park, N.J., and Allan Weber from Robbinsville, N.J., each won a pair of Sidi boots.…
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD KING SPECIAL DELIVERS ALL-NEW STYLE AND ATTITUDE POWERED BY THE MILWAUKEE-EIGHT ENGINE

MILWAUKEE (Feb. 9, 2017) – Swapping chrome for black and powered by the muscular Milwaukee-Eight™ 107 engine, the new Road King Special motorcycle pushes Harley-Davidson’s touring line in a dramatic new styling direction, expressing a contemporary perspective on the classic Road King model. “The Road King Special pounds down the boulevard like a gleaming locomotive rolling through a train yard at midnight,” said Brad Richards, Harley-Davidson Vice-President of Styling and Design. “The Road King has always reflected the purity of the Harley-Davidson FL riding experience. By exchanging chrome surfaces for black and lowering the bike’s profile, we’ve moved the traditional…
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American Motorcyclist Association CEO to Testify Against Motorcycle Tariff

Office of U.S. Trade Representative hearing slated for Feb. 15 PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- American Motorcyclist Association President and CEO Rob Dingman will testify Feb. 15 against a 100 percent tariff on some European motorcycles proposed by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. "We object to this proposed tariff because it would harm American motorcyclists," Dingman said. "Significantly raising the cost of European motorcycles through a tariff could price thousands of families out of the motorcycle market." The tariff would affect motorcycles with engines displacing 51cc to 500cc from Aprilia, Beta, BMW, Ducati, Fantic, Gas Gas, Husqvarna, KTM, Montesa, Piaggio,…
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American Motorcyclist Association and American Sportbike Racing Association expand partnership to select Championship Cup Series events

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association has expanded its partnership with the American Sportbike Racing Association to sanction Championship Cup Series races that run in conjunction with ASRA events beginning with the 2017 season. The 2017 season kicks off at Daytona Beach Bike Week, which includes the AMA-sanctioned Daytona 200. "ASRA is an important partner in growing both amateur and professional road racing in the United States," said AMA Track Racing Manager Ken Saillant. "We welcome the CCS riders to the ranks of AMA membership and their support as the AMA promotes the motorcycle lifestyle and protects the future…
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Report Shows Continuing Decline in ATV Deaths and Injuries

Industry Commitment to National Safety and Training Programs Contributes to Reduced Number of Incidents IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 6, 2017 – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s (CPSC) 2015 Annual Report of ATV Deaths and Injuries (published January 2017) confirms that fatalities and injuries related to all-terrain vehicles (ATV) continue to decline. The Report finds a “statistically significant decreasing linear trend” in ATV-related injuries for 2007-2015. For 2007 to 2012 reported ATV-related fatalities declined by 31 percent, and ATV-related fatalities involving children declined by 50 percent. Reporting for 2013 to 2015 is ongoing. “Member companies of the ATV Safety Institute (ASI)…
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VOTE NOW AND WIN A 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN

VOTE NOW AND WIN A 2017 INDIAN CHIEFTAIN Over the past four months, Indian Motorcycle dealers across North America have been meticulously working to build the world's most legendary custom Chieftain yet. Determined by your votes, three winners will be announced at Daytona Bike Week 2017. Vote now and you are entered to win a 2017 Indian Chieftain of your own. VOTE Visit http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/en-us/project-chieftain
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AIMExpo Creates Strategic Partnerships with Iconic Local Dealers in New Host City of Columbus, Ohio

Local Involvement To Boost Consumer and Dealer Initiatives, Showcase Region IRVINE, Calif. (January 31, 2017) – Following the announcement that the 2017 American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) would be relocating to Columbus, Ohio, for the fifth annual event, two of the most iconic dealerships in the country - A.D. Farrow Co. Harley-Davidson (A.D. Farrow) and Iron Pony Motorsports (Iron Pony) each expressed a desire to lend their local expertise to make AIMExpo’s move to the heartland of powersports a greater success. Both dealerships call Ohio's capital home and will be working together with the AIMExpo team to help communicate the…
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HARLEY FACTORY TEAM GOES ALL-IN WITH XG750R FLAT TRACKER

Factory XG750R Racers to be Announced January 28 During ESPN’s X Games MILWAUKEE (January 26, 2017) – Fast, liquid-cooled and with big shoes to fill: The Harley-Davidson® XG750R motorcycle will be the only bike raced by the Harley-Davidson® Factory Flat Track Racing Team in 2017. The new flat-tracker will replace the Harley-Davidson® XR750, the most successful flat-track racing motorcycle of all time. The Harley-Davidson Factory Team will contest the 2017 American Flat Track (ATF) racing series and ESPN’s X Games Minneapolis Harley-Davidson® Flat Track Racing event exclusively aboard the XG750R bikes. The racing season opens during Daytona Bike Week at…
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Super Bowl Babes of the Week

Born To Ride Babes of the Week - Super Bowl Babes - comes to us courtesy of http://floridas-finest-bikini-babes.com/
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American Motorcyclist Association Honors Racers, Organizers at Annual Banquet

PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association recognized its greatest champions and hardest-working organizers from the 2016 season on Jan. 21 during the AMA Championship Banquet at the Hilton Downtown Columbus in Columbus, Ohio. More than 500 racers and supporters watched as the AMA presented awards to the top three finishers in national and regional competition, and announced the winners of the prestigious AMA Racer of the Year Awards. "It is well known in this room that the American Motorcyclist Association is the largest motorcycle and all-terrain vehicle sanctioning body in the world," said AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman,…
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Motorcycle Safety Tips on Low Speed Handling with Jerry “The Motorman” Paladino

Born to Ride presents Jerry "The Motorman" Palladino giving motorcycle safety tips on how to handle your motorcycle at low speeds. Leave a comment below!
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