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Racing Registration Now Open for 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Presented by Turn 14 Distribution

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 29, 2026) — Racing registration is now open for 2026 Permco AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days presented by Turn 14 Distribution, which runs July 24-26 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio. Vintage racing is at the core of the event, with competition spanning off-road disciplines, including trials, motocross, hare scrambles,

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May Issue of American Motorcyclist Highlights The 10 Biggest Threats Facing Motorcycling

From excessive sound to land usage, American Motorcyclist took a deep dive into several key battlegrounds for the future of motorcycling PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 20, 2026) — Hitting AMA member mailboxes starting today, the May 2026 issue of American Motorcyclist provides readers with an in-depth look at the potential dangers to motorcycling in America, along

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From the Arctic Circle to America’s Backroads: April Issue of American Motorcyclist Delivers Adventure, Legacy and the Fight to Ride

The thrilling conclusion of the Micah and Me trilogy headlines the recent issue of America’s largest motorcycling magazine PICKERINGTON, Ohio (March 23, 2026) — The April 2026 issue of American Motorcyclist will hit AMA member mailboxes soon, and it takes readers from the rugged isolation of the Arctic Circle to the deeply personal stories and

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AMA Announces 2026 Member Sweepstakes Prizes

AMA-negotiated program offers comprehensive liability coverage for chartered organizers PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 4, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association announced the new slate of prizes for the 2026 AMA Member Sweepstakes. Members who join — or renew — their membership within the calendar year are automatically entered into the annual AMA Member Sweepstakes and have

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AMA Announces New Additions to Member Deals and Discounts Benefits for 2026

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Jan. 28, 2026) — The American Motorcyclist Association announces new additions to its Deals and Discounts member benefit program, which provides AMA members with access to exclusive discounts to some of motorcycling’s leading brands. With AMA Deals and Discounts, AMA members can save on a wide range of motorcycle-related products and services. With

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AMA Looks Back on 2025 and Turns Attention Toward America 250 Celebration in 2026

AMA enjoyed another year filled with motorcycling milestones and sets its sights on celebrating America’s 250th anniversary PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 30, 2025) — With 2025 nearly in the rearview mirror, the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) wishes its members and riders around the country a happy and joyous new year. In 2025, the AMA enjoyed another

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AMA Life Member of the Month: Hugh McCloskey

As part of the AMA’s Life Member Newsletter, we spotlight one AMA Life Member each month. This month, the AMA recognizes Hugh McCloskey. “Throughout the past 40 years as a motorcycling advocate, I’ve been able to submerse myself into the world of motorcycling. Through my experience, education, commitment, and sacrifice, I’ve been able to assist

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AMA Updates Recreational Riding Commissions For 2024

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 21, 2024) — For the past 100 years, the American Motorcyclist Association has been at the forefront of providing riders with the opportunity to enjoy our excellent sport through recreational endeavors. As we strive to continue that goal into our next 100 years, the AMA is pleased to announce the 2024 Road

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Chilly Chronicles

AMA members offer stories of their coldest riding experiences Grab your jackets, beanies and gloves, because winter has fully settled in across the United States. As much of the nation has battled frigid temperatures and mounds of snow over the past few months, we are yearning for the days when it’s warm enough to ride on

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Benefits ‘R’ Us

Jan. 25, 2024 (Story from the January 2024 edition of American Motorcyclist) By Mitch Boehm Like a lot of Boomers, I don’t spend a lot of time on social media, for a whole bunch of reasons. But once in a while I’m forced to log on for work-related stuff, and the other day stumbled onto a

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