Pirelli Tire North America, through Fastline Motorsports of Salt Lake City, Utah will be offering Pirelli tire sales and service at the 2012 BUB Bonneville Speed Trials August 25th through 30th. Jeff Johnston, Pirelli North America’s Roadracing Manager stated, “Pirelli’s commitment to racing is clear and concise, and by adding the BUB Speed Trial to the […]
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Pirelli, Official Sponsor Of The 2012 Bonneville BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials, To Service The Event
Published by August 19th, 2012 in Editorial, Events and Wheels.Harley-Davidson Kicks off 110th Anniversary Celebrations With Events This Month
Published by August 18th, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Two groups of Harley-Davidson motorcycle riders set off Aug. 3 to explore opposite corners of the globe, tracing routes across the American West and the Tibetan Plateau of China. The adventures kick off a year-long celebration of Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary, and for the first time the iconic American brand is inviting everyone to ride along […]
George Brough’s Personal 1922 Motorcycle To Be auctioned Oct. 4, 2012
Published by August 17th, 2012 in Builders and Events.H&H Classic Auctions is going to auction Old Bill, the personal 1922 racing SS80 of the company’s founder, George Brough on Oct. 4 at the Imperial War Museum, Duxford UK. This extraordinary motorcycle was originally known as ‘Spit & Polish’ (due to its immaculate appearance) and achieved its first victory at the Brooklands circuit, Weybridge, […]
Making Money And More During Las Vegas Bikefest September 27-30, 2012
Published by August 16th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Sitting around at home isn’t good for the economy, the motorcycle industry or your psyche. You need to get out and ride! If you haven’t been to Las Vegas BikeFest, this is the year. Organizers planned a series of new activities and competitions with over $30,000 in cash prizes (not products) to be given away. But, you have […]
Because you flooded me again with emails requesting an update about the 2012 Hoka Hey, below is what I know. The run started from Las Vegas, Nevada on August 5th for a 6000 miles ride to Gowanda, New-York with finish line at a truck stop! (Corporate Harley withdrew its sponsorship) The event was quite different […]
Bonneville Speedway Museum Offers Free Camping During 2012 Speed Week, BUB Trials And World Of Speed.
Published by August 15th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Mayor Mike and the City of Wendover have been feverishly working on the Bonneville Speedway Museum site. The BMR Road, Curb and gutter as well as the Sidewalk are done, offering a beautiful 5-acre camping site during all the 2012 Trials and Competitions. Free Camping at the Bonneville Museum Building site available on a first […]
EPA Officials Mandate That Consumers Buy At Least 4 Gallons Of Gasoline When Filling Up With Certain Ethanol-Blend Pumps
Published by August 14th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.On August 1, 2012 the AMA (American Motorcyclist Association) received a letter from EPA responding to AMA concerns that E15 — a gasoline formulation that contains up to 15 percent ethanol by volume – could be put in motorcycle and ATV fuel tanks inadvertently when consumers use blender pumps. A blender pump dispenses different fuel […]
PainTTLess By Thunderbike Germany Is 2012 AMD World Champion Of Bike Building
Published by August 13th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.The AMD’s World Championship Of Custom Bike Building is an established and respected showcase of innovative motorcycle design and engineering. The 9th edition held last week in Sturgis may have had less participants than last year but all machines, without exception, featured an incredible level of creativity. And to prevent negative critics, let me first […]
Sturgis First Annual Big Bagger Show.
Published by August 11th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.On thursday August 9th, about 50 extreme custom baggers participated to the 1st Annual Big Bagger Show organized by Eddie Trotta from Thunder Cycle Designs and by John Shope from Sinister Industries. Taking advantage of a prime location on Lazelle Street & 4th street the show attracted a big crowd of admirers, amazed by the […]
Sturgis Name. A Valid Trademark? Or Belonging To All?
Published by August 11th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Not surprisingly, as the Sturgis Rally got started on August 6, public relation campaigns were launched by both parties opposing each other about the legal right and stated benefits to have or not the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and variations of the name registered as trademarks. On one side, SMRI, owner of several of these trademarks […]
The Biker Belles Of Sturgis. And Of Everywhere There Is A Road.
Published by August 10th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.Yesterday, I spent time at the Lodge in Deadwood with the Biker Belles, the ladies who are celebrating the passion, diversity and spirit of women in motorcycling during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. They gathered for a day of real women, real stories and real fun at the 2nd annual Biker Belles ™ celebration sponsored by […]
2012 Sturgis AMD World Championship Of Bike Building. Final Results.
Published by August 9th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Hamsters USA Motorcycle Group Raises Over $200,000 In One Evening For Children’s Care Of Rapid City
Published by August 9th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.During their annual meeting and dinner on Monday August 6th in Spearfish, SD, the International motorcycle group Hamsters raised these funds through a silent auction. Proceeds will provide physical, occupational and speech therapies, plus special educational and psychological services to children in Western South Dakota, plus parts of Wyoming, through Children’s Care Of Rapid City.
Open Letter From Mark Carstensen, Mayor City Of Sturgis.
Published by August 8th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.This morning, Mark Carstensen, Mayor Of The City Of Sturgis sent me by email the letter below regarding future plans for the development of his city. “I write this in the hopes of shedding more light on the intentions of the City of Sturgis and many others who care to produce a viable plan to […]
2012 Michael Lichter Sturgis Exhibition. Come Together, The Spirit Of Born-Free.
Published by August 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Always a prominent event during the Sturgis Rally, the annual Michael Lichter’s “Motorcycle As Art” event returned to the Buffalo Chip’s® 7,000 square foot Exhibition Center with an all new exhibit titled “Come Together, The Sprit of Born-Free” celebrating freedom of expression, contemporary motorcycle design and the vision of today’s most innovative artists and custom […]
Flash News From Sturgis (Part 2)
Published by August 8th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.1- In Deadwood. The Bikini Girls. Buy their calendar. Get your picture with all of them! 2- At Rapid City Airport. Love it, but where are his wheels? 3- At AMD World Chamionship, “Hendee-Deviant” project by Kiwi Indian 4- A gorgeous custom from Italy that I don’t show you in full because I will feature […]
2012 Sturgis Legends Ride.
Published by August 7th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Yesterday Monday August 6 was the first official day of the Black Hills Rally, and it’s now a tradition to kick it off with the annual Legends Ride, a premier charity event taking an array of celebrities, artists, builders, industry insiders and fellow riders from around the globe on this 55-mile scenic Black Hills ride […]
Flash News From Sturgis (Part 1)
Published by August 6th, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.1- Visit at the Buffalo Chip. On Saturday, August 4th went directly from the Rapid City regional Airport to the Buffalo Chip to get a feel on the crowd checking in at the campground and the new Crossroads setup at its entrance where many vendors are already showing their ware and where the famous Rat’s […]
Rock Artist Jasmine Cain Will Release Her First “Unplugged” Album at the 72nd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally!
Published by August 5th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.As the earth makes its annual trip around the sun, Jasmine Cain, Sturgis’s prodigal daughter makes her annual trip back home to the Black Hills to rock the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Deemed the Rock Queen of Sturgis, Jasmine is one of the only annual performers who was actually born and raised in Strugis. Jasmine grew […]
On My Way To The 2012 Sturgis Rally. The Largest Of The Recession Years?
Published by August 4th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.What to expect from this rally 72nd edition? Even before arriving in Sturgis, I can tell you that all my indicators point to a much bigger event than last year. It seems in the range of 15 to 20% regarding the number of people attending and vendors participating. 2 months ago, reservations in campgrounds and […]
City Of Sturgis Rally Department Special Events
Published by August 4th, 2012 in Editorial and Events.During this 72nd Sturgis Rally (August 6-12), the City Of Sturgis promotes its own events. So, to complicate a little bit more the organization of your daily schedule while in the Black Hills, quite a few more events you may interested to visit. City of Riders Expo located on Lazelle between Fourth and Fifth Streets […]
Paul Teutul Jr. In Sturgis
Published by August 3rd, 2012 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Fans of Paul Teutul Junior visiting the 72nd Sturgis Rally will be interested in knowing that he will make an appearance at the rally with his crew . He will be at the SKIL booth (City of Sturgis Motorcycle Expo on Lazelle Street) on Monday, August 6th from 1-3 p.m. to meet with fans, sign autographs […]
Victory & Indian Announce Sturgis Rally Events at Buffalo Chip Stage At Lazelle Street
Published by August 3rd, 2012 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Free daily concerts and appearances by list of celebrities highlight the schedule for the all-new Buffalo Chip at Lazelle Presented by Allstate Motorcycle Insurance Stage located in the Victory Motorcycles/Indian Motorcycle complex at 3rd and Lazelle in Sturgis between August 4 &11. “We’ll have our strongest presence ever at Sturgis this year,” said Steve Menneto, […]
Victory Boardwalk All new in 2013, the Boardwalk is the classic-styled cruiser with “relaxed ride” in its DNA. Comfortable Ergonomics: The seat height is 25.9” (658 mm), the driver has roomy open floorboards and wide handlebars are in easy reach for sure control and a relaxed riding position. Whitewall Metzler tires (150mm rear/130mm front) are […]
Sturgis Easyriders Saloon Free Concerts Lineup
Published by August 2nd, 2012 in Editorial and Events.The ex/still Easyriders Saloon (see litigation) at 888 Junction Avenue, Sturgis (corner of Junction & Lazelle), has just announced its lineup of bands performing for free during the 2012 Sturgis Rally. The list includes: The Monsters of Southern Rock Friday, Aug. 3 and Sunday, Aug. 5 at 10 pm. This 2-hour show will begin with […]
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® is pleased to announce the debut of Skid Row during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The iconic American metal band Skid Row will rev up the Buffalo Chip® crowd with their energetic music and amazing stage show on Friday Aug 10, 2012. Skid Row will double headline with Slash featuring Myles Kennedy […]
