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AMA Charter Life Member Wins Motorcycle in 2019 Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series, Presented By Kenda Tires

PICKERINGTON, Ohio — AMA Charter Life Member Jay Williamson of Hanna City, Ill., is the grand prize winner of a new Beta motorcycle, thanks to his participation in the 2019 Buffaloe 500 hosted by Stoney Lonesome MC, a stop on the Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series.

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Ride Colorado’s Hahn’s Peak

There are plenty of places to ride off-highway vehicles in Colorado. One of the best is the Hahn’s Peak trail system in the Routt National Forest, with elevations ranging from 8,000 to 10,000 feet above sea level. The system is in the North Central part of the state, about 25 miles north of Steamboat Springs

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Browse the AMA Website for Motorcycling News, Discounts and More

Whether you ride street or dirt, the AMA website is worth taking some time to explore. In it, you’ll find useful information ranging from the dates and locations of the latest riding events to how to take advantage of money-saving discounts to how to get involved to protect your riding freedoms. The website gives you

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2020 Honda Africa Twin available now

For those in the market for an adventure tourer, Honda’s 2020 Africa Twin is worth a look with its bigger engine and more advanced electronics compared to last year’s model. The engine has been bumped up from 998cc to 1084cc for more power and torque. Honda says the new electronics add rider aids including wheelie

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2020 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days Postponed, New Date To Be Determined

Annual celebration of America’s motorcycling heritage benefits the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association and Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, working closely with state and local health authorities, are postponing AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, scheduled for July 10-12 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, in accordance with

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Ride the Badlands in Indiana

One of the great places for riders to go to test their skills is The Badlands Off-Road Park near Attica, Ind. Privately owned, the Badlands consists of more than 800 acres of sand dunes, pea gravel hills, mud, off-camber woods trails and more for experienced, casual and beginning riders, including children. Plus, there is a

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Magazine News

June ‘American Motorcyclist’ features electric dirt bikes, Arkansas road rides

If you want the latest scoop on off-highway riding on electric motorcycles in the United States or are looking for some scenic roads to ride through Arkansas, then the May 2020 issue of American Motorcyclist magazine has you covered. The magazine is chock full of other information, including the winners of the latest information AMA

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1973 BMW R75/5 sidecar rig raffle

Now’s your chance to try to win a 1973 BMW R75/5 sidecar rig while supporting the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame at the same time. Each year, the Hall of Fame raffles off a bike to raise money for the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that supports the Hall of Fame. The

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AMA News & Notes: June 2020

National and Regional News WASHINGTON, D.C. — A draft proposal of the federal transportation reauthorization circulating among congressional staff members would remove incentives for states to fund motorcycle training and awareness programs. Currently, states must meet two of six criteria to qualify for motorcyclist safety grants from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Having a

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Ride Iowa’s Gypsum City OHV Park

The Gypsum City Off-Highway Vehicle Park in Fort Dodge, Iowa, is an 800-acre park with 60 miles of trails. The park is constantly expanding and one day may encompass 1,500 acres. Built on former mining land, the park came about in a cooperative effort by government agencies and officials, state lawmakers, non-profit groups and four

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