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Avid Motorcyclist Erin Reda Joins AMA Government Relations Department

Reda brings experience and passion for advocacy to the position of AMA Government Relations Grassroots Coordinator PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Avid motorcyclist Erin Reda, who has a history and passion for advocating for her local riding communities, is the American Motorcyclist Association’s new Government Relations Grassroots Coordinator. Reda will be based at the AMA Government Relations

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Montana Passes Motorcycle Lane-Filtering Legislation

Becomes third U.S. state to allow lane filtering in traffic PICKERINGTON, Ohio — Montana has become the third state to recognize lane filtering, with Gov. Greg Gianforte’s signature on a bill legalizing filtering of motorcycles under certain conditions. “We applaud the efforts of Montana’s motorcycling community and the state’s legislators, and thank Gov. Gianforte for

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Motorcycling in Siberia and More in February ‘American Motorcyclist’

Photographer Michael Lichter chronicles the Baikal Mile Ice Speed Festival in Siberia, and AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Paul Dean describes racing a dirt bike near the erupting Mt. St. Helens volcano in the February 2021 issue of American Motorcyclist magazine.

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California Outdoor Recreation Foundation Established

Formed in 2020 to help commemorate the California State Park’s Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Program’s 50th anniversary (1971-2021), the California Outdoor Recreation Foundation (CORF) will serve as a central clearing house for individuals and organizations seeking to collaborate with State Parks to celebrate this important recreation milestone throughout 2021.

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Peter Stockus joins American Motorcyclist Association Government Relations Department

Veteran campaign manager Peter Stockus has joined the American Motorcyclist Association staff as the government relations manager for off-highway issues. Stockus most recently oversaw land-use, candidate campaigns and other issues for the Calvert Street Group, a political consulting firm in Nashville, Tenn. His campaign experience dates to 2016. At the AMA, Stockus will report to

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American Motorcyclist Association Says ‘Watch for Riders’

With the long weekend for the Labor Day holiday Sept. 5-7, the American Motorcyclist Association asks motorists to be especially aware of nearby motorcycles as they travel to family gatherings and other outings. "As we acknowledge and celebrate the achievements and contributions of American workers on this holiday, all road users must be aware of

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Getting Involved with OHV Government Councils

The AMA encourages its members—and all off-road enthusiasts—to get involved in efforts to protect and expand the opportunities for responsible off-highway recreation, whether on public or private land. California resident Ed Stovin—profiled in the October issue of the AMA membership magazine American Motorcyclist—is a prime example of someone who became concerned about the loss of

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Pendley Gets BLM Nod

President Donald J. Trump announced in June that he intends to nominate William Perry Pendley to be the director of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management.

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Off-Roaders Lose to Sage Grouse

A federal judge upheld the U.S. Forest Service's authority to keep a 250-mile motorcycle race out of the habitat of the bi-state sage grouse in Nevada, ruling against the Sierra Trail Dogs Motorcycle and Recreational Club. The club, which had staged the Mystery 250 dirt bike race in June for 25 years, claimed in a

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Highway Bill Passes House

The full House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, the Invest in America Act, also known as the federal highway bill. The bill includes several provisions that benefit motorcyclists.

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