The New Indian Scout FTR750 Will Turn Some Demo Laps For The First Time This Weekend. Indian Motorcycle will kick off an exciting weekend at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa, California this weekend with Short Track Hooligan Racing featuring the Indian Motorcycle SuperHooligan class as well as featuring the Indian Scout FTR750 that […]
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For stage 12, riders arrived yesterday in Williams, Arizona. Today Friday September 23rd, they ride 232 miles to Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Ranking after the jump. The Grand finish is Sunday in Carlsbad, California.
2016 European Bike Week At Lake Faak, Austria. September 6-11 (Part 2)
Published by September 23rd, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Last series of postcards from Faaker See, Austria where was held the 2016 edition of European Bike Week (photos @ H. Roesler)
2016 Cannonball Race Of The Century. Stage 11 Results.
Published by September 22nd, 2016 in Editorial and Events.With the contribution of Felicia Morgan. It’s getting real out here, folks. With just 769 miles left in this coast-to-coast pilgrimage, the gypsies are looking bedraggled. Constant night time rebuilds have taken their toll on man, machine and stockpiled parts bins. The Indian guys have begged, borrowed and shared all they have and there’s not […]
Jody Perewitz Runs An Exit Pass At 211 MPH At Bonneville Salts
Published by September 22nd, 2016 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Jody Perewitz took her all new 120”, turbo charged V-Twin down the salts in blistering fashion. Initially she and her team worked speeds up to 200 mph. Then Jody made a first run of 199 mph which was backed up with a 206 mph one. Later she hit the mile at 202 and exited at […]
2016 Cannonball Race Of The Century. Stage 10 Results.
Published by September 21st, 2016 in Editorial and Events.After 9 days on the road, the Motorcycle Cannonball riders were staring down what they considered the most crucial day of the 16-day run. Realizing the altitude could effect riders as much as the steep inclines would affect the engines had crews and pilots concerned as they hit the road for the 264-mile day into […]
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. Classic Vintage Style Motorcycling Event And Charity Ride. Sunday September 25, 2016
Published by September 21st, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Since 2013, this international event of classic and vintage styled motorcycles is that raising awareness and funds for the “November Foundation’s” men’s health programs. On Sunday September 25th, more than 50,000 dapper riders in over 500 cities across 90 countries will unite for the world’s largest motorcycling charity event. The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride was founded in […]
2016 Cannonball Race Of The Century. Stage 9 Results.
Published by September 20th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.With the contribution of Felicia Morgan. A thick fog enshrouded the starting line for the Motorcycle Cannonball on Monday morning, the 9th day into the a 16 day trek across these great United States. Riders were anxious to hit the road after the day off and were milling about when out of the dampness stepped […]
2016 Cannonball Race Of The Century. Stage 8 Results.
Published by September 18th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.(with the contribution of Felicia Morgan) Nobody on the Cannonball ever wakes up and says, “You know, I think I’ll call in sick today.” Even when it rains; which it has. Or when it’s hot; which it has been and will be again. Or when the horizon seems unobtainable since, well, that is the best […]
Friday’s ride out of Missouri included a trip along Historic Route 66 through small rural communities nestled between corn and soybean crops/ Then riders found themselves in the midst of a deluge. Again. For the seventh day on the road, 71 Cannonball warriors took to the field and charged headlong into the wind, rain, thunder […]
Breaking News. American International Motorcycle Expo Announces Move to New Host City For 2017. Columbus, Ohio.
Published by September 16th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.The American International Motorcycle Expo (AIMExpo) has revealed its plan to move North America’s premier powersports trade show to a new host city in 2017, with Columbus, Ohio, set to welcome the industry next fall. The Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) will open its doors to hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of dealer and consumer […]
2016 Cannonball Race Of The Century. Stage 6 Results.
Published by September 16th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Thursday’s start found riders anxious to hit the road with high spirits. Milling about to greet one another is a favorite way to start the day, regardless of the overcast skies. There’s plenty of sunshine among our crowd. There are 9 riders who have come off the list and at least 3 of those have gone […]
Discovery’s Miniseries “Harley And The Davidsons” Delivered 4.4 Million Viewers. It was the most watched single-network cable miniseries in 3.5 years (since “The Bible”) This was also Discovery’s highest-rated rookie series ever among 25-54. Airing 3 consecutive nights from September 5-7, HARLEY AND THE DAVIDSONS was the #1 cable program across P/M25-54 (excluding sports) and […]
2016 Cannonball Race Of The Century. Stage 5 Results.
Published by September 15th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Wednesday’s ride was incredible for those who were roadworthy. Morning’s sunlight filtered through a slight mist and smokey mountain glens that made for the kind of moments to dream of. Temps were cool, which also pleased the ancient engines. The highlight of the day was the trip across the Wabash bridge which caused a few […]
Metzeler Tires and Indian Larry Motorcycles Raffling Off Famous Metzeler Custom Bike to Benefit Aidan Jack Seeger Foundation
Published by September 15th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Events.Metzeler Tires and Indian Larry Motorcycles will be holding a raffle to benefit the Aidan Jack Seeger Foundation, a charity established to help fight Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). One lucky winner will receive an incredible prize: the world-famous Indian Larry custom METZELER custom bike that is used in METZELER’S “follow your dream” contest. The bike will be fitted with ME 888 […]
2016 Cannonball Race Of The Century. Stage 4 Results.
Published by September 14th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.(With the contribution of Felicia Morgan) Tuesday morning’s starting line in Chillicothe, Ohio saw 70 Motorcycle Cannonball riders anxious to hit the wind and change their ranks on the score sheet of daily miles across these great United States. Seeing the country one State Route at a time is exciting enough, but on the back of […]
Postcards From 19th European Bike Week In Faaker-See Austria
Published by September 14th, 2016 in Builders, Customs and Events.Last weekend, the 19th edition of the European Bike Week attracted be crowds of bikers around Lake Faak in Austria. In addition to the traditional entertainment and to rows of vendors, 2 major bike shows organized by Harley-Davidson and Custom Chrome Europe. These 2 ride-in shows are the highlights of the week and were blessed […]
2016 Cannonball Race Of The Century. Stage 3 Results.
Published by September 13th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.More disaster plagued the Motorcycle Cannonball riders as they covered another 218-miles of their 3,304 transcontinental ride across America. Even the sweep trucks are groaning under the pressure and one gave up entirely along the backroads of West Virginia. German rider #61 lost his engine when the cylinder top blew off. A whopping 25 riders […]
2015 Motor Vehicle Crash Data. Increase In Motorcyclist Fatalities.
Published by September 13th, 2016 in Events.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHSTA) released 2015 data concerning motor vehicle crashes and fatalities. This data also included information on motorcyclist fatalities. The data comes from NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) as well as the National Automotive Sampling System and General Estimates System. The information provides an overall measure of highway safety, […]
2016 Cannonball Race Of The Century. Stage 2 Results.
Published by September 12th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.Yesterday September 11, rider #93, Scott Jacobs crashed his 1915 H-D after hitting gravel on the pavement along the route. He will need surgery and his wife Sharon is at his side (photo of Sharon & Scott before start). Riders pull out of Morgantown WV on day 3. There are only 30 riders left in […]
Brough Superior Renaissance. Introducing The 2016 Brough SS100.
Published by September 12th, 2016 in Builders, Editorial and Events.They are born again brands. Triumph, Norton, Indian, MV Augusta among others. And now Brough Superior. The renaissance can be the effort of a few men or of a big corporation. It doesn’t matter. As motorcycle lovers we can only wish them success. After 3 years of designing, of prototyping, of road testing, of jumping […]
2016 Cannonball Race Of The Century. Grand Start In Atlantic City And Stage 1.
Published by September 11th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.(with the contribution of Felicia Morgan) The 2016 event marks the fourth Motorcycle Cannonball race since 2010. The first ride required pre-1915 cycles; in 2012 the cutoff was 1929, while the 2014 ride called for pre-1936 cycles. This year the transcontinental ride is reserved to pre-1917 machines and is named the coast to coast Race Of […]
2016 AIMExpo Championship Of The Americas
Published by September 10th, 2016 in Editorial, Events and Videos.In 2015, the AIMExpo created The Championship of the Americas, a world class bike show focused on builders from all. This year again (October 13-16 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando) the winner will get a coveted entry, plus expenses, to represent the Americas win the 2018 AMD World Championship of Custom Bike […]
Exile Cycles 20th Anniversary Party. Aiding the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Published by September 10th, 2016 in Editorial and Events.I can’t believe that it’s already 10 years ago that I joined Russell Mitchell and crew in Los Angeles to celebrate Exile Cycles 10th anniversary. The 20th anniversary bash will take place on Sunday October 9th 2016 from 11am to 5pm at the old Western Town inside Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills, California. This is […]
Yes, there is a Croatia Bike Week and it has been running during the last 22 years! After the horrible war of independence that effectively ended in August 1995 with a decisive victory of Croatia, this small country of 4.25 million at the crossroads of Central Europe, Southeast Europe, and the Mediterranean has fully recovered […]
History In The Making. Racing Debut Of The New Indian FTR750 At The Santa Rosa Mile AMA Pro Flat Racing.
Published by September 7th, 2016 in Builders and Events.Indian Motorcycle®, America’s first motorcycle company, confirmed yesterday that on Sunday September 25th, its all-new Indian Scout FTR750 race bike will make its racing debut on at the Ramspur Winery Santa Rosa Mile AMA Pro Flat Track Race in Santa Rosa, California. The race takes place at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds at 1350 Bennett Valley […]
