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Enjoy adventure on an AMA Grand Tour

The 2020 AMA Grand Tours are under way so plan now to take part in some of the most interesting and scenic rides on the planet. The riding events allow you to ride to checkpoints at your own pace. Each AMA-chartered organizer sets the tour routes, checkpoints and rules. Jan. 5-Dec. 20: AMA District 2

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Colorado rider wins 2019 Yamaha Star Eluder in 2019 AMA Member Sweepstakes

More prizes awarded in annual drawing for new and renewing members PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Bruce D. Sass, of Aurora, Colo., is the grand prize winner in the 2019 AMA Member Sweepstakes. His prize is a 2019 Yamaha Star Eluder. Sass’ name was selected from all those who joined the American Motorcyclist Association or renewed their

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Get peace of mind with AMA Benefit Partner Medjet

As an AMA Life Member, you know you get some great AMA benefits. One of the best benefits involves Medjet. Medjet coordinates medical transport back to a home-country hospital of the member’s choice should injury/illness occur during domestic or international travel when more than 150 miles from home. Motorcycle Transfer Protection is an optional benefit

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Indian Larry bike sells for $220,000

The personal ride of the late-Indian Larry who died while performing a motorcycle stunt in 2004 was auctioned off for $220,000. The bike, named “Grease Monkey,” was the first custom chopper Ithe popular custom bike builder created that attracted worldwide attention. (Photo courtesy of Mecum Auctions) It was just one of the many motorcycles sold

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Ohio EPA announces pending termination of permit for Perry State Forest coal mine

PICKERINGTON, Ohio &mdash The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has proposed the termination of a wastewater discharge permit for the APV mining area in Perry County that was issued on Feb. 1, 2019, a move that is a victory for motorized off-road in the Perry State Forest. The proposal came at the request of CCU Coal

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AMA News & Notes: February 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. National and Regional News WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input in compiling a list of

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2020 AMA Ice Race Grand Championship postponed again

New date to be set for oval ice racing national championship The American Motorcyclist Association Ice Race Grand Championship event that had been rescheduled for Feb. 1 in Oshkosh, Wis., has been postponed due to poor ice conditions. A new date for the event has yet to be announced. The canceled event was to feature

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New Scrambler Ducati 1100: Just PROs

The following is an industry press release … BORGO PANIGALE (Bologna, Italy)  – Even more fun and high performance, featuring an original design, the new Ducati Scrambler 1100 PRO and 1100 Sport PRO are the ideal choice for those who want to ride a motorcycle with a 1079 cm³ engine with generous torque right from

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What the AMA does for you

As an American Motorcyclist Association Life member, you know what the AMA does for motorcycling and for you. But do your riding buddies know? From the statehouse to the White House, motorcyclists are under attack and the AMA has been fighting those threats for almost 100 years. More members mean more clout for the AMA

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Mystery ship sells for $55,200

The No. 6 Mystery Ship, one of just 10 of the special machines built by AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Craig Vetter in 1980, sold at the Bonhams auction at Caesar’s Entertainment Studios in Las Vegas on Jan. 23, 2020, for $55,200. While that’s a lot of cash, the Mystery Ship wasn’t the highest selling

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