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Off-the-beaten path: In search of California’s missions

This article appeared in the July 2007 issue of American Motorcyclist. By Grant Parsons I’m on a mission to explore missions in California. I find myself riding on Stagecoach Road toward the California towns of Santa Ynez and Solvang, two small towns full of contrasts. First, there’s Mission Santa Ines (pictured above), which is actually

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Survive your winter ride

If you’re one of those hardy souls who must ride even when it’s bitter cold out and there’s a foot of snow on the ground, here are a few tips to keep you going. If you ride on the street, watch for black ice. This is hard-to-see ice on the road. Be extra careful on

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Don’t miss the chance to win this 1973 BMW R75/5 sidecar rig

Don’t miss out on this chance to put a very cool 1970s-era motorcycle in your garage while supporting the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame at the same time. Each year, the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame raffles off one or more historically significant motorcycles to raise money for the charity. One of those motorcycles is

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U.S. team ready to compete at 2019 ISDE in Portugal

Annual international off-road competition kicks off Monday Story and photos by Mark Kariya Hopes and expectations are high for the U.S ISDE team in the hours before the start of the 94th FIM International Six Days Enduro in Portimao, Portugal. The annual international off-road competition takes place Nov. 11-16 on the grounds of the Autodromo

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AMA grateful for service, sacrifice of American veterans

Veterans Day holiday marks opportunity to show thanks to former servicemen and servicewomen PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association is grateful for the role U.S. military servicemen and servicewomen have played in preserving American freedom and thanks them for their service to their country on Veterans Day, which will be observed Monday, Nov. 11.

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Kristi Harden with AARE announces Generous Giving Program

Realtor joins AMA to promote AARE fundraising program for AMA Motorcycle Hall Of Fame museum PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Kristi Harden, a Southern California Realtor, has launched a Generous Giving Program in cooperation with real estate company AARE and the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame museum. The AARE Generous Giving Program donates a portion of real

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AMA to sanction all 2020 Motorcycle Roadracing Association events

Partnership allows MRA competitors to earn points toward pro license PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association welcomes the Motorcycle Roadracing Association to its ranks of AMA-chartered competition organizations for the 2020 season. The Colorado-based amateur road racing organization will sanction all of its 2020 events with the AMA. The sanctioning agreement also allows MRA

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Tips for storing your machine this winter

With winter just around the corner, it may be time to start thinking about putting your bike up for the winter. Here are a few tips to get your bike through the winter so you are read to ride in the spring. Treat the fuel system. The first thing you need to do is fill

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Get your off-road kicks at the Pike State Forest in Peebles, Ohio

The Pike State Forest may not have the most miles of trails among Ohio’s off-road riding areas, but it has features that put it at the top of list. The Pike State Forest APV Area has 10 miles of trails that will make for a good ride. It’s easy to double the mileage because all

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Use your AMA $3 discount for International Motorcycle Show tickets

Be sure to catch one of the Progressive International Motorcycle shows around the country and use your AMA discount to shake off the winter blahs. As an AMA member you get $3 off an advanced adult one-day general admission. Just use your AMA promo code AMA19 when you buy your tickets online at www.motorcycleshows.com. Progressive,

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