Yesterday, Mike just finished his new bike built for Michael Lichter’s "One World Choppers Exhibit" in Sturgis. This exhibition celebrates all custom builders born outside the US, living or not here, but whose contribution to the custom world need to be acknowledged. I was also invited to build a bike, but cannot make it to […]
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Mike (Kiwi) Tomas New Nostalgic Bike
Published by August 1st, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Daytona Bike Week On National Geographic
Published by August 1st, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Among the numerous TV networks present at Daytona Bike Week this year there was a National Geographic crew shooting a documentary (one more) on the most covered biker event on the planet. Under the name "Daytona Biker Rally", it will run Sunday August 5 at 8 PM. Since a lot of shot film end up on the editing floor […]
Canadian Biker Build-Off. Biggest And Baddest In Canada.
Published by July 31st, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Due to geographical location, participants, type of scheduled activities, each bike show, rally or exhibition has its own flavor. It was my 1st time at the 3rd edition of the Canadian Biker Build-Off held in Ontario last weekend. Not only is the area beautiful (visit Niagara Falls and the wineries), the people extremely friendly, but the bikes produced […]
Canadian Biker Build-Off And Niagara Falls
Published by July 29th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This weekend I have the best of both worlds. A motorcycle event surrounded by Canadian friends and the possibility, with these same friends, to ride the gorgeous Niagara region both on the Canadian & American side. During these 3 days I am going to take pictures and tell you about this 3rd edition of the […]
On My Way To The Canadian Biker Build-Off
Published by July 27th, 2007 in Customs, Editorial and Events.Thanks to Wi-Fi, I am uploading this post from JFK New York airport where I am in transit boarding a plane to Canada where I am the guest of this weekend 3rd edition of the Canadian Biker Build-Off. The 3-day event is located on the Niagara Exhibition Grounds in Welland Ontario and attracts a huge crowd of bikers from both sides […]
After thinking of many potential compositions to commemorate the 2008 Sturgis Bike Week, painter David Uhl decided to paint something rather current. As starting point, he used a picture he had taken in Sturgis at the Chip of Elizabeth perched on his own Springer. And yes, it’s David you can(not) see in the mirror. David, I am desperately seeking Elisabeth…
Do you lose quite a bit of time when you are in Sturgis asking for directions? Want to know where the hots spots are? Do you want to know where are certain vendors, custom builders, music, roadhouses, eats, and etc.Do you want to get the biggest bang for your visit?To get the most of a motorcycles event, you need a map and a […]
Living The Legend. Buy A Rivet And Give It To Harley.
Published by July 19th, 2007 in Builders, Editorial and Events.The Harley-Davidson Museum is inviting motorcycle enthusiasts worldwide to give a unique holiday gift this year by participating in “Living the Legend”. Here how it works. You go to the Harley Museum Website. You buy for yourself (or a friend, or a family member, co-worker, etc) one or several stainless steel rivets (3 or 6-inch […]
Soon An Annual Elvis Presley Rally?
Published by July 17th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Lisa Wade is the niece of Bruce Rossmeyer who owns the largest number of Harley Dealerships and also Daytona Destination Harley (total 12 locations). Since January 15, Lisa is in charge of the new Bruce Rossmeyer’s Elvis Presley Graceland Harley-Davidson boutique in Memphis, TN and intends to open in 2010 Destination Southern Thunder Harley-Davidson on […]
S&S Cycle Revved Up About Next Year 50 th Anniversary
Published by July 10th, 2007 in Builders, Editorial, Engines and Events.S&S Cycle Inc. will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a motorcycle event that’s expected to draw thousands of people next June to the La Crosse, Wisconsin based headquarter. I have been contacted to be among the 50 custom builders who will build an S&S based custom to be exhibited during the June 27-29 celebrations. The […]
Auction Of Flames, Chrome, Beads and Silver
Published by July 7th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last time I was in Las Vegas visiting Mondo Porras at Denver’s Choppers I saw this bike but didn’t know the story being it. Elizabeth Stiers was a busy career woman when she met Nick Schulz, a man with whom she shared common interests of riding motorcycles, collecting Indian art, visiting the southwest and more. […]
Let’s Go To A Bike Show In Sweden
Published by July 2nd, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Mats Lovgren, editor of the Swedish magazine Big Twin writes to me: "Hello Cyril. As an editor of the Swedish Harley focused motorcycle magazine BigTwin I follow your blog with great interest. There are always new exciting companies, products, events and other things popping up there and they are usually great leads for us when […]
New this year during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally this August 4-11, Harley-Davidson will feature new activities and events geared towards women at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. The Women’s Booth inside the Civic Center will feature a new display showing the history and connection between Harley-Davidson and women riders through the years. Aug. 9, is […]
Sturgis Hamsters Ride-In Bike Show
Published by June 30th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On August 9th, members of the 29-year old Hamsters organization will ride, escorted by police, from Spearfish to Champion Park in Sturgis. There, the Hamsters invite you to participate to their 150 plus bikes 4th annual ride-in bike show. Champions Park in Sturgis is one of the rally’s main venues with the AMD World Championship and exhibitions by […]
Meet Your Preferred Builders At The Sturgis Breakfast
Published by June 27th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The second Annual Sturgis Breakfast to benefit the "Make A Wish Foundation Of South Dakota" will be held August 7th at 9 AM at the legendary Broken Spoke Saloon on Lazelle Street. New sponsors this year will include Paul Yaffe Originals providing the food, Heel Guard for the drinks and Baker Drivetrain donating a build […]
Sandra (Sandy) Leone, 55, special events organizer & coordinator for Myrtle Beach Spring & Fall rallies was killed Sunday in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Her stepfather shot her, her mother and his wife before committing suicide. Sandy was a familiar & smiling face for all vendors & custom builders participating to the Myrtle Beach events. Hired […]
For the fifth consecutive year, Metzeler’s wildly popular Custom Bike Contest is returning to Sturgis. Amateur and professional builders will compete in a variety of judging classes, including Consumer Class, Custom Builder/Custom Chopper and Bobber/Old School. This year’s prizes include: An all-expense paid trip to Metzeler’s headquarters in Milan and factory in Germany with American […]
In 8 weeks, about 120 bikes are going to compete in Sturgis in the World Championship Of Bike Building. It will be the 4th edition and a deserving builder is going to receive some Bling Bling (see picture) from the hands of AMD publisher Robin Bradley. You can still register a bike by filling out […]
Close Up On Sweden Bike Show Winner
Published by June 7th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.This bike just won a trip to Sturgis to compete in August in the 2007 AMD World Championship. Stellan Egeland, owner & builder of this show winner in Sweden, sent to me the following information: (Pictures by Sheriff […]
Arlen Ness Million Dollar Ride
Published by June 5th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.It will happen in Spearfish during the Sturgis Bike Rally. Arlen Ness and about 20 well known builders will gather to raise money for the Shriner’s Transportation Division, in Rapid City. Arlen Ness, in partnership with Maverick Publishing and Black Hills Choppers, will hold the "Million Dollar Ride" on Tuesday, Aug. 7. Black Hills Choppers […]
What do motorcycles, Hollywood and the Playboy Mansion have in common? Absolutely nothing. Except that October 6, 2007 motorcycle industry entrepreneurs, dealers and enthusiasts will meet at the Playboy Mansion to raise money for several 501(c)charities. All guests will enjoy Playboy mansion hospitality and games, tented dinner, live entertainment, photo opportunities, etc. Several price packages […]
To all my fellow Canadians, just a reminder that the 3rd edition of the Canadian Biker Build-Off will be held July 27/28/29. The BBO competition is open only to Canadian custom bike builders with only one custom bike authorized to compete for each builder. After judging, Canada’s Top 5 are ranked 5-4-3-2-1 by public ballot […]
Ladies Tour De Force For Great Causes
Published by May 18th, 2007 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The event: Midwest Cycle Mania. The place: Green Bay, Wisconsin. The objective: raising money for 2 foundations. The challenge: assemble a custom bike in 8 hours. The team: 4 ladies (Laura Ellifson of Klockwerks, Tami Walker of Diva Customs, Jody Perewitz of Perewitz Cycles, Sara Liberte of North Hills Cycles). Thanks to an elaborate plan […]
After 66 years of bringing the rally to life, the founders, Carolina Harley-Davidson Dealers Association (CHDDA) plan big changes in 2007, including adding a car show to the mix. During the event (May 15/19) the traditional venue at the Convention Center changes its name to the Sugar Shack and will become the prime destination for […]
Back from the Legend Of Motorcycle Concours D’Elegance, David Uhl sent me a few pictures telling me that it was great and that he never saw before such a large collection of vintage motorcycles in one place. On the picture, it is sculptor Jeff Decker who did the concours bronze trophies. […]
Los Angeles Calendar Bike Show Is In 10 Weeks
Published by May 4th, 2007 in Builders, Editorial and Events.As you can see show producer and photographer Jim Gianatsis is working hard at preparing the 16th edition of the LA Calendar Show weekend of July 15/16. The event is held in a beautiful location at the Queen Mary Event Park in Long Beach/Los Angeles, CA. For having participated to it (it was a 5800 miles […]
