News Riding

How to Cope with Hot Weather Riding

With the hot sun beating down on a geared-up rider or passenger, it’s easy to start suffering from heat stroke. The first step in dealing with the problem is recognizing the symptoms. Basically, when you stop having to go to the bathroom or when you stop sweating, you’re already in trouble. Watch also for rapid

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News Riding

Ride Michigan’s Bull Gap Trail

If you’ve ever gone trail riding in Michigan you know that there are thousands of miles of trails. Among the best is the Bull Gap Trail near the town of Mio, which has a population of about 1,800, in the north-central Lower Peninsula. Not only does the trail system feature more than 115 miles of

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Hall of Fame News Racing

Fun Facts About Former Road Racer John Kocinski

John Kocinski is a three-time AMA 250cc road racing champion who went to Europe to battle in the World Superbike and MotoGP wars. He upheld American honor by earning two World Superbike championships. Here are a few fun facts about Kocinski, who was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 2015.

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News Racing

Eli Tomac Wins His First AMA Supercross Title

The past several AMA Supercross seasons, Eli Tomac has come up just short of winning the 450SX Class title. But this season, the 27-year-old Monster Energy Kawasaki Team rider got the job done. Tomac, the three-time and reigning AMA Pro Motocross 450MX champion, claimed top honors in AMA Supercross’ premier class, finishing the season 25

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AMA Press Releases News Racing

AMA Recognizes 2020 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Champions and Award Winners

Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, presented AMA National No. 1 plates to Eli Tomac, Dylan Ferrandis and Chase Sexton this past weekend at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City.

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AMA Press Releases Membership News

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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