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AMA Member Activity Department to Enhance, Expand Non-Competition Member Activity

The American Motorcyclist Association has created the Member Activity Department to enhance and consolidate efforts to engage members in recreational riding, volunteering and other non-competition activity. Heather Wilson has been promoted to Director of Member Activity to manage the department.

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News Rights

Transportation Bill Includes Motorcycle-Friendly Provisions

The House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee approved four amendments at a June hearing that the AMA lobbied for, in conjunction with the Motorcycle Riders Foundation.

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News Riding

Ride Colorado’s Gunnison National Forest

Colorado has many great off-highway riding trails, and some of the best are in the central part of the state, in the Pitkin area of the Gunnison National Forest. The Pitkin area has a rich history and spectacular scenery. Head out from Pitkin in any direction to explore forest, mountains and even ghost towns.

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News Rights

Sturgis City Council Backs Limited Bike Rally

The Sturgis, S.D., City Council voted to back a modified Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Aug. 7-16, the Rapid City Journal reported. Council members voted to cancel the traditional opening ceremony, B-1 flyover, photo towers and other events. There will be hand sanitizing stations throughout the city because of the COVID-19 virus.

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News Riding

Here Are Some Considerations for Sprocket Changes

f you have a chain-drive street bike and want to change your gearing, here are a few things to consider. For better low-speed acceleration, fit a smaller countershaft sprocket or a larger sprocket on the rear wheel. Want to increase fuel mileage and decrease engine wear on long highway runs? Just reverse that advice.

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AMA Press Releases News

AMA Wishes All Fathers a Happy Father’s Day

An AMA membership is a value-packed Father’s Day gift PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association wishes families across the country a happy Father’s Day and reminds sons and daughters of the value of a gift AMA membership. Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21. “There are many fathers across the county who ride motorcycles and

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AMA Press Releases Hall of Fame News

AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Reopening June 22

The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, closed to visitors since March 20 in compliance with Ohio's coordinated response to the coronavirus pandemic, will reopen on Monday, June 22, for the enjoyment of fans and students of motorcycling history.

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AMA Press Releases News Riding

Honda Becomes Title Sponsor for AMA National Adventure Riding Series

Honda, one of the world's premier motorcycle manufacturers, is the title sponsor for the 2020 Honda AMA National Adventure Riding Series, presented by Yuasa Battery.

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AMA Press Releases Membership News

AMA Members Receive 20 Percent Discount on Blendzall Racing Lubricants

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — AMA members receive a 20 percent discount on Blendzall racing lubricants, including Blendzall's castor racing blends that have been used in many championship-winning motorcycles.

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Events News

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Still Set for Aug. 7-16

Businesses pledge to move forward, even if town will not More than 50 businesses in the Sturgis, S.D., area pledged to host the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Aug. 7-16, even if the city council opts out of supporting the event. The City Council and city manager apparently were mulling over canceling the event because of

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