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Appalachian Ingenuity

Backroads of Appalachia nonprofit unites America’s coal country through motorcycle tourism January 6, 2022 By Erin Reda Photos by Erin Reda and Peter Stockus The ride into Harlan County, Ky., is steeped in lush mountainsides and rich history. Roads twist under coal conveyor belts and past old mine shafts, winding through some of America’s greatest

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Harley-Davidson Foundation Partners with United Way Worldwide for Charity Campaign

For every #MYHARLEYTRADITION hashtag shared on social media, the Harley-Davidson Foundation will donate $10 November 30, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Harley-Davidson and their riders are well known for toy drives and charity rides to raise funds for noble causes, which has created a strong history of motorcyclists giving back to their communities. To honor their

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Ride The Alps with Us In 2022!

The AMA teams up with Edelweiss Bike Travel again this coming year for two epic tours By Mitch Boehm Nov. 29, 2021 If you’re lucky, a good number of the it changed my life events in your lifetime will be positive and memorable ones. And if you’re a motorcyclist who’s ridden the Alps, you’re almost

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All-Women Off-Road Racing Club Aims to Support Female Racers

Kelly Gouldthread’s one-of-a-kind club focuses on female riders in Northern California November 17, 2021 By Keaton Maisano Kelly Gouldthread did not have a female motorcyclist to look up to growing up. However, thanks to her current efforts, her daughters won’t face that same reality. Hoping to support female riders, Gouldthread established the Women’s Dirt Bike

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Ducati Launches into Electric Motorcycles with Exclusive MotoE Deal

The deal sets the stage for electric motorcycle tech to trickle down to consumers October 28, 2021 By Kali Kotoski Ducati has announced an exclusive deal as the sole supplier of electric motorcycles for the FIM Enel MotoE World Cup from 2023 to 2026. The deal, signed between Ducati and Dorna Sports, covers four editions

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BMW E-Bike Concepts Aim for Urban Travel Solutions

BMW Motorrad Vision AMBY and i Vision AMBY offer innovative approaches to urban travel October 27, 2021 By Keaton Maisano The BMW Motorrad Vision AMBY and the BMW i Vision AMBY approach urban mobility in a new way with its bicycle-motorbike hybrid concept. BMW describes the i Vision as a “high-speed pedelec” that requires the

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Kawasaki to Go All Electric and Hybrid Electric in Developed Markets by 2035

The Japanese manufacturer also sets the ambitious goal of bringing 10 of these low carbon motorcycles to market by 2025 October 19, 2021 By Kali Kotoski In a potentially seismic shift that portends the future development of Japanese motorcycle technology, Kawasaki Heavy Industries has announced a plan to make all its bikes battery-powered electric and

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Pasadena Motorcycle Club Deepens Roots with AMA Historic Charter

The PMC’s 114-year history is engrained in both Pasadena and the motorcycling community October 19, 2021 By Keaton Maisano The United States in May 1907 was a much different place than it is today. The country had only 45 states, women’s suffrage was still 13 years out and gas hovered around 20 cents per gallon.

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Ride for Scouting Rolls Through AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum

October 11, 2021 By Keaton Maisano The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum served as the jumping off point for an Oct. 9 day of riding and fun aimed at supporting Boy Scouts of America — specifically the local Simon Kenton Council. Spanning from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the Ride for Scouting began with

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New Battery Technology Capable of 90-Second Charge

MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy developed revolutionary lithium-carbon battery; new tech could be scaled up for electric motorcycles in the future October 8, 2021 By Keaton Maisano MAHLE Powertrain and Allotrope Energy have developed a battery technology that aims to rival the refuel time of internal combustion-powered vehicles while benefiting the environment. Combining the benefits

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