The 2014 Motorcycle Cannonball Run. Update.

cannonballrunScheduled for 17 days in September, the 3rd edition of the coast-to-coast Cannonball Run on antique motorcycles has its roster full and the route set. This unique and grueling ride will probably be again historic. According to Lonnie Isam, Jr., owner of Jurassic Racing in Sturgis, South Dakota, and promoter of the 2014 Motorcycle Cannonball Run, the endurance ride for pre-1937 motorcycles will get underway from the sands of Daytona Beach in Florida on Friday, September 5 and will include 115 entries from 32 states, 11 countries and 3 continents as well as the island of Japan.

The historic run will indeed be watched by the world as motorcycles of all marques tackle a demanding route across America. Included in the impressive lineup of antique bikes will be some lesser-known marques such a 1923 Ner-a-car, a Sokol 1000, and a Sunbeam m9. As predicted early on, the field will be overwhelmingly dominated by a remarkable 67-Harley-Davidsons, followed in concentration by 19-Indians, 16-Hendersons, 6-BMWs, 2-Moto Guzzis, 2-Moto Freras, as well as 1-each Rudge, BSA Sloper, and Brough Superior.

cannonnballThe continent-wide Cannonball Run is not a race but will be a timed test of both the riders’ endurance and the roadworthiness of their respective machines as they navigate non-Interstate roads across 10 of America’s States. After a total of some 3,944 miles, the ride is slated to conclude on Sunday, September 21 in Tacoma, Washington. Isam stated that the run, “Will be huge,” and while organizers and MCR Course Master John Classen are still working out the final details of some of the stops, it’s clear that there will be several opportunities for the public to meet the Motorcycle Cannonball riders during one of the 19-hosted events as they make their way along their arduous journey.

Five museums are on the route and will be visited as well. The Coker Tire Museum in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the Cyclemos Motorcycle Museum in Red Boiling Spring, Tennessee, the Rocky Mountain Motorcycle Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the Legends Motorcycle Museum in Springville, Utah, and the LeMay Museum in Tacoma, Washington will all play host to the riders as they wind their way towards the Northwest.

Flying event colors for the Motorcycle Cannonball Endurance Run is a great way to support this remarkable event. Official commemorative t-shirts, caps and lapel pins are now available at the National Motorcycle Museum Store and website National MC Museum  or call 319-462-3925. The artwork is classic and these are the only official Cannonball apparel items available. Event info at Cannonball Run.

4 Responses to “The 2014 Motorcycle Cannonball Run. Update.”


  1. 1 nicker Apr 10th, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    How cool is that…..!!!!

    -nicker-

  2. 2 nicker Apr 10th, 2014 at 8:33 pm

    What…. No “moderation”….???
    Amazing.

    -nicker-

  3. 3 Terence Tory Apr 11th, 2014 at 2:36 am

    I’d put cash on the Rudge not breaking down. What a Rudge worth? Too much wit, I guess.

  4. 4 Magnet Man Apr 11th, 2014 at 7:48 am

    What a great opportunity to have fun, wish I was in the race!
    Godspeed and be safe.

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