This is the story of a beautiful small South Florida city called Delray Beach, only 5 miles away from where I live and work (Boca-Raton). During the last 10 years, the downtown was renovated and became a very trendy place full of cool shops and terrace restaurants. Ten years ago, a biker bar (still there […]
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Delray Beach, Florida. Motorcyclists Prevail.
Published by October 28th, 2007 in Editorial and Events.When Peter Fonda needs money, he brings some memorabilia to the auction block. For example, his American Flag Patch from His "Easy Rider" Jacket or his gold Rolex worn in the same movie. A surprise mega-hit during its 1969 theatrical run, Easy Rider is one of those rare movies that changed the way motion pictures […]
Own A Steve Mc Queen Or Clark Gable Motorcycle
Published by October 22nd, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.To get a chance to get one of those,or both, you will have to participate to the "Bonhams And Butterfields" auction running November 10th at the Peterson Museum in conjunction with the Love Ride And California Bike Week. The Steve Mc Queen Kawasaki was hand painted by one of […]
The Next Great American Motorcycle Builder Is….
Published by October 21st, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.A new TV show about custom motorcycles? Yes, but this one will only feature amateur motorcycle builders. The Next Great American Builder is a new “take no prisoners” television program from the creator of MTV’s Fast, Inc. They are looking for amateur builders interested in coming to the show to compete for a cash prize. […]
J&P Cycles Daytona Store grand Opening
Published by October 20th, 2007 in Accessories, Builders, Editorial, Events and Merchandise.The success story of John Parham (and of hs lovely wife Jill) is one that one day I will tell you in this Blog. In a continued sluggish motorcycle market it is very uplifting to see J&P Cycles continue to expand and remain, by far, the world’s largest catalog retailer […]
40th Anniversary Corbin Party
Published by October 19th, 2007 in Accessories, Builders, Customs, Editorial, Events and Merchandise.No better way to start a rally than by going to a big party with your friends of the custom motorcycle scene. Mike Corbin has always offered the motorcycle industry some of the best parties you can imagine. And you can translate by very good food (even my favorite sushis), champagne, margaritas and of course gorgeous women. And it […]
Biketoberfest 2007. Stopping By Disney Harley.
Published by October 17th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It is Biketoberfest downtown. It’s Destination Harley in Ormond Beach. The place, where, in addition of visiting again & again the largest Harley-Davidson dealer in the world (make me think of a department store), you can also meet with the major vendors and builders of the industry. Of course, I don’t go to buy. I […]
15th Annual Rat’s Hole Biketoberest Show Is October 20
Published by October 17th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.What’s new, what’s cool, what’s weird will be once again on display during the 15th annual Biketoberfest Rat’s Hole Show this Saturday October 20. If you are a show participant you already know that you are going to line up starting at 7 AM. If you are a spectator, arrive soon (I recommend at 10.30 AM) because […]
Brittown. A New British Motorcycle Documentary
Published by October 14th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.You are now familiar with Scott Di Lala & Zach Coffman, the duo I introduced to you when they directed and produced the acclaimed documentary called Choppertown. They just shot a new film called Brittown featuring vintage Triumph & BSA motorcycles (oh, yeah) and master English bikes racer and master mechanic Jeff "Meatball" Tulinius from the shop Hell On […]
Daytona Biketoberfest 15th Edition
Published by October 8th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Should I remind you that the 15th edition of Biketoberfest is October 18 to 21? Hey, I was there during the 1st edition and didn’t miss one of them. It was a time when you didn’t have to make an hotel reservation, room prices were low and cops were friendly with loud pipes. Maybe this 15th edition is […]
Women Can Get Down to Daytona At The Expense Of Harley-Davidson
Published by October 5th, 2007 in Builders, Editorial and Events."Get Down to Daytona” is a contest for women organized by Harley- Davidson. Here how it works. Women submit a video about their greatest motorcycle mentor for a chance to win an expense paid road trip from Atlanta to Daytona Bike Week with Karen Davidson, great-granddaughter of William A. Davidson. The video must be an […]
The Glass Ride Exhibit Extended Through October 19th
Published by October 2nd, 2007 in Editorial and Events.“The Glass Ride” is full scale glass sculptor replica of a “chopper” motorcycle with kiln cast and blown glass components. It received popular support during and after the 67th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Classic. The exhibit has been extended through October 19th to allow more visitors to view this one-of-a kind piece in its American debut. The […]
Roland Sands Exhibition At Big Twin West
Published by October 1st, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Big Twin West and Cycle World International Motorcycle Show will exhibit “The Art of Function,” a collection of custom bikes from Roland Sands Designs. Since entering the custom-building scene in 1996, Sands has pushed the envelope with his custom projects and centered his bike builds around the concept that form follows function. By weaving together […]
V-Twin Expo 8th Edition Is February 2/3/4, 2008
Published by September 26th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Cincinnati V-Twin Expo was created with the intent to be the Dealers Only Trade Show focusing specifically on the V-Twin industry. During 7 years it has been the must place to visit to see the best products, to see and learn from the leaders who set the latest buying trends, to speak directly to the manufacturers, […]
Street Vibrations In Reno, The Biggest Little City In The World
Published by September 19th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Reno Street Vibrations started in 1994 and the 14th edition started today. The Nevada event (Sept.19/23) is the motorcycle version of Hot August Nights celebrating the cars and culture of the 1950s and ’60s. About 25,000 bikers are expected to show up. Organizers of Street Vibrations estimate the economic impact of all the horsepower in […]
Street Vibrations In Reno Nevada Is September 19-23
Published by September 10th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.More than 30,000 motorcycle enthusiasts are expected in Reno, NV from September 19-23, 2007 for the 14th edition of Street Vibrations. Never been there but Vibrations participants say they like the people they meet in Reno, the way they are treated by the hotel-casino’s and the twisty roads of the area. Ranked the 6th largest motorcycle event in […]
SoDak Sturgis Special By Saber Specialties
Published by September 3rd, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This cool sled was built by Mitchell, SD based Saber Specialties to be the official 2007 Sturgis bike. A bike ordered by the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce Charitable Foundation with the proceeds from the tickets sales going right back into the community & area that hosts the best biker gathering in the world. The […]
Harley-Davidson Museum. What To Expect
Published by September 2nd, 2007 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Expected to draw 350,000 visitors a year, the museum will be one of Milwaukee’s biggest tourist attractions, much like Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Atlanta’s Coca-Cola Museum. For years, Harley-Davidson’s archives were kept fairly secret and shrouded in mystery company. That will change dramatically next summer when the motorcycle maker opens its […]
I was young with already strong motorcycles and women fantasies. On December 31, 1967 Brigitte Bardot appears on the TV screen riding a chopper and singing (in french) a Harley-Davidson song written by one of my favorite artists named Serge Gainsbourg. I am panting from of the screen and millions with me hear a provocative dressed (for the […]
AMD World Championship In Sturgis
Published by August 8th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.In Sturgis, 70 builders from a total of 11 countries displaying 77 bikes were competing in the 4th annual AMD World Championship. Nationalities represented were USA, Canada, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Spain and Sweden. Stellan Egeland, of Sweden’s SE Service was picked as the 2007 World Champion of Custom Bike Building. […]
Youngest Bike Builders Competing In Sturgis.
Published by August 7th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.I met Joey & Cody Cihak about 2 years ago. It was during a bike show in Florida. They were introduced to me and first, I thought that they were just young fans wanting a picture & signature. They were really my fans like they are fans of all professional custom builders. For a simple reason: […]
Sturgis Bike Week. Be There Without Being There.
Published by August 6th, 2007 in Editorial and Events.Like me you could not make it to Sturgis 2007. You are at work and frustrated not to be able to stroll down main street, ride again the Badlands and the Black Hills, visit the bike shows and check all the vendors. Here a small compensation. At least you can see what’s happening downtown Sturgis via 4 live […]
Sturgis Metzeler Tires Bike Show
Published by August 5th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.For the fifth consecutive year, Metzeler’s wildly popular Custom Bike Contest is returning to Sturgis. This year, the show offers unprecedented opportunities for amateurs seeking exposure as well as broad media coverage. Amateur and professional builders will compete in a variety of judging classes, including Consumer Class, Custom Builder/Custom Chopper and Bobber/Old School. The People’s […]
Women’s Day At Sturgis Top 50 Rally Park
Published by August 4th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The Top 50 Rally Park Women’s Day will celebrate the adrenaline freedom and independence biking can bring to women riders. Along with showcasing women leaders in the motorcycle industry, the women’s day events are dedicated to awareness, safety, and fun. The planned events for Friday August 10th are as follows: 1) Registration for "Bike for […]
Sturgis Bike Week Thunder Road Activities
Published by August 3rd, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.There will be 6 shows from Sunday August 5 through Friday August 10. All shows are open entry with registration beginning at 7am at the east entrance to the Thunderdome. The doors open at 9. Awards are 5 or 6 pm. Glencoe campers get in free. Sunday the premiere of the Feel The Thunder® Race Bike […]
During rallies we are all behaving correctly. Right? Just in case, for your education and amusement, here a short list of the most common fines that the Sturgis cops would like to levy. Deposit of Filth – $86.00. Dog Running at Large – $56.00. Indecent Exposure – $111.00. Furnish Alcohol to Minor – Court Appearance […]
