AMA News & Notes: September 2020
AMA News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the American Motorcyclist Association, designed to inform motorcyclists of rights-related issues and events in the United States and around the world.
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‘Long Way Up’ Motorcycle Travel Series Starts Sept. 18 on Apple TV+
- by Jim Witters
- August 31, 2020
Now, a new series featuring the two actors/motorcyclists called “Long Way Up” will kick off Sept. 18 on Apple TV+, an on-demand subscription streaming television service launched by Apple in 2019. The new “Long Way Up” follows best friends McGregor and Boorman on a motorcycle adventure through 13 countries on a track that takes more
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Use Your AMA Discount at Colorado Motorcycle Adventures
- by Jim Witters
- August 31, 2020
If you want to take a self-guided tour in Colorado, or a guided tour, then use your AMA discount of 10 percent off motorcycle rentals and tours at Colorado Motorcycle Adventures. Concerning tours, the company says that its goal for each adventure “is to take you to beautiful places, along amazing roads and trails, which
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Three ‘Barn Fresh’ Indians Up For Auction in Iowa Sept. 27
- by Jim Witters
- August 31, 2020
A trio of “barn fresh” Indian motorcycles with titles will be auctioned Sept. 27 as part of a sale of almost 60 classic vehicles collected by the late Glen Meacham, an Iowa farmer. The auction, offering onsite and online bidding, begins at 10 a.m. at 19553 Carter St., Carlisle, Iowa. VanDerBrink Auctions is handling the
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For some good riding try Indiana’s Haspin Acres
- by Jim Witters
- August 24, 2020
Haspin Acres in Laurel, Ind., has 750 acres of wooded hills offering lots of fun. Most of the trails aren’t marked because there are so many of them so not every trail is marked. There are some color-coded arrows with white arrows indicating easy trails, blue indicating moderate trails and orange and red arrows indicating
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EagleRider Rentals & Tours Offers AMA Members Exclusive Deal
- by Jim Witters
- August 24, 2020
EagleRider Rentals & Tours offers AMA members a deal to get away on a motorcycling adventure with its self-guided and guided tours as well as its motorcycle rentals. EagleRider motorcycle tours explore parts of the United States, France, Germany, Spain, Australia and other locations. The tours give riders the opportunity to explore without worrying about
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AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer-Related Bike Sells for $68,000
- by Jim Witters
- August 24, 2020
A 1975 Suzuki 750cc race bike that was ridden by two AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famers and later won the famed Isle of Man TT sold for $68,352 at a Bonhams auction held at Bicester Heritage, Oxfordshire, in England Aug. 14-16. Texaco Heron Team Suzuki works rider John Williams rode the 1975 Suzuki XR11 Formula
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Getting Involved with OHV Government Councils
- by Jim Witters
- August 18, 2020
The AMA encourages its members—and all off-road enthusiasts—to get involved in efforts to protect and expand the opportunities for responsible off-highway recreation, whether on public or private land. California resident Ed Stovin—profiled in the October issue of the AMA membership magazine American Motorcyclist—is a prime example of someone who became concerned about the loss of
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American Motorcyclist Association names Mike Pelletier Director of Racing
- by Matthew Miles
- August 18, 2020
The American Motorcyclist Association has promoted Michael Pelletier to director of racing from his role as AMA Supercross manager, effective immediately. In his new role, Pelletier is responsible for the AMA’s domestic amateur and professional competition operations.
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Laconia Motorcycle Week being held Aug. 22-30
- by Jim Witters
- August 17, 2020
Dubbed “the world’s oldest motorcycle rally,” the 97th Laconia Motorcycle Week is an AMA National Gypsy Tour stop being held Aug. 22-30, 2020 in scenic New Hampshire. Organizers report that steps will be taken to protect riders because of the COVID-19 outbreak.