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New Kids’ Book Showcases Motorcycles to Next Generation

December 2, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Rennie Scaysbrook noticed the joy on his then-3-year-old son’s face every time he read to him about motorcycles, and it inspired him to do something. This observation led the accomplished racer and 16-year motorbike journalist to craft his own book aimed at conveying the world of motorcycles to kids.

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Harley-Davidson Foundation Partners with United Way Worldwide for Charity Campaign

For every #MYHARLEYTRADITION hashtag shared on social media, the Harley-Davidson Foundation will donate $10 November 30, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Harley-Davidson and their riders are well known for toy drives and charity rides to raise funds for noble causes, which has created a strong history of motorcyclists giving back to their communities. To honor their

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Amazon Prime Video to Release Exclusive MotoGP Docuseries

November 30, 2021 By Keaton Maisano From the track to your living room, Dorna Sports announced an Amazon exclusive docuseries that promises to take fans of the FIM MotoGP World Championship behind the scenes of one of the world’s most heated competitions. Produced by The Mediapro Studio, the series will include eight 50-minute episodes released

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Ride The Alps with Us In 2022!

The AMA teams up with Edelweiss Bike Travel again this coming year for two epic tours By Mitch Boehm Nov. 29, 2021 If you’re lucky, a good number of the it changed my life events in your lifetime will be positive and memorable ones. And if you’re a motorcyclist who’s ridden the Alps, you’re almost

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KTM North America Looks Ahead to New Headquarters

November 23, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Although the initial bricks for KTM North America’s new headquarters have just been laid, the excitement for the future California campus is well established. KTM held an exclusive event — which included a brick laying ceremony — for the progress of its new headquarters in Murrieta, Calif. At the

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Vance & Hines NHRA Drag Racing Team Honors Veterans

Nov 17, 2021 By Joy Burgess In the wake of Veterans Day, the Vance & Hines NHRA Drag Racing team — including riders Angelle Sampey, Andrew Hines and Eddie Kraweic — rolled out an inspiring new paint scheme on their drag racing bikes this past weekend to honor veterans and those currently serving in the

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All-Women Off-Road Racing Club Aims to Support Female Racers

Kelly Gouldthread’s one-of-a-kind club focuses on female riders in Northern California November 17, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Kelly Gouldthread did not have a female motorcyclist to look up to growing up. However, thanks to her current efforts, her daughters won’t face that same reality. Hoping to support female riders, Gouldthread established the Women’s Dirt Bike

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Autonomous Technology in the Crosshairs

Federal authorities investigate Tesla’s Autopilot system. AMA opposes “beta-testing” the technology on the open road with little regulatory oversight. November 16, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Automotive manufacturers have been charging ahead with autonomous vehicle (AV) technology and active driver assist systems of late, as Twitter-savvy tech CEOs make grand pronouncements to consumers and shareholders that

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Texter-Bauman, Red Bull KTM Conclude Three-Year Tenure

November 16, 2021 By Keaton Maisano After a three-year run with the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team, the Progressive American Flat Track Series’ winningest Singles rider is beginning a new chapter in her career. On Nov. 12, the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team and Shayna Texter-Bauman announced the conclusion of their relationship, which

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10 Years Later: The Great Lead Uprising

A decade ago the AMA successfully killed a misguided “Lead Law” that applied to motorcycles, which could have destroyed youth riding and racing Nov. 15, 2021 By Kali Kotoski It is hard to imagine how close American kids and parents were to losing their favorite two-wheeled pastime. But it is even harder to imagine what

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