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AMA News & Notes: April 2020

National and Regional News PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The outbreak of COVID-19 has forced the cancellation or postponement of dozens of AMA-sanctioned competition and recreation events. Please check directly with event organizers for up-to-date information. At the same time, state and federal agencies are altering the hours of parks and riding areas used by OHV riders.

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News Riding

Ride the Texas Red River Motorcycle Trails

If you want to experience 2,700 acres of off-road riding fun, grab some riding buddies or your family and head out to the Red River Motorcycle Trails in Bulcher, Texas. Red River was established 1972 and has come to be known by several different names. Bulcher and Muenster are two of the names you’ll hear.

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News Riding

More tips for starting your riding season

Before seriously starting your riding season, there are a few things you should consider doing. License: Check now to be sure your license isn’t about to expire. If it is, make arrangements now to get a new one. Be sure your new license incudes your motorcycle endorsement. That’s also important if you moved to another

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Motorcycle films to watch, Part I

If you’ve been forced to stay home like many of us, you may be running out of things to do around the house. Actually, that’s a good thing. Grab some popcorn, plop down in front of your smart TV or computer and enjoy these 10 motorcycling movies and documentaries. You should be able to find

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Membership News

Use your 20 percent AMA discount on Nelson Rigg products

Nelson Rigg USA is offering AMA members a 20 percent discount on all its brands like Nelson Rigg Journey soft luggage for streetbikes, tourers and cruisers as well as Rigg-Gear products for ATVs and UTVs. The company also has products for dual sport and adventure-touring riders, including the company’s Sahara & Hurricane Series 100 percent

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Motorcycling fun inside the home

A lot of riders are forced to spend long hours inside the house these days. But we can still have some motorcycling fun. For example, have you ever daydreamed about owning your own motorcycle repair shop, or riding the famed Isle of Man TT? How about doing insane tricks on a dirtbike, or racing speedway?

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Remembering the 1970s

For many of us, the 1970s were some of the best years in motorcycling history. Here’s a look back at some of the things that made the 1970s a great motorcycling decade. In 1970, AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Dick Mann won the Daytona 200 on the new Honda CB750. Mann ran strong all day

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Events News

To AMA event and business partners

We remain open for business Dear AMA Partner, As are all of you, the American Motorcyclist Association continues to monitor, respond and take preemptive measures during the unprecedented developments concerning the COVID-19 coronavirus situation. Ohio’s governor has asked all nonessential businesses to put into place remote work plans. The AMA is responding by outfitting and

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A Letter From AMA President and CEO Rob Dingman

Managing the COVID-19 situation Since 1924, the American Motorcyclist Association has been a unified voice for motorcyclists. Established to organize rider activity of all kinds, the AMA has since been a source for structure, planning, protection and, at the center of it all, community. Community is at the heart of what we do. As a

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Hall of Fame News

Hall of Famer Bud Ekins’ motorcycle sells for $15,000

A 1967 Husqvarna 360 used by AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Bud Ekins to earn an International Six Day Trial gold medal sold for $15,000 at the Mecum motorcycle auction held March 11-14 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Ariz. Other Hall of Famer-related motorcycles sold at the auction include a 1974 Suzuki 400 TM

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