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AMA Announces 2021 ISDE Teams
10 World, Junior and Women’s Trophy riders — along with 21 Club Team riders — will represent the United States in the 2021 FIM International Six Days Enduro PICKERINGTON, Ohio (June 9, 2021) — The American Motorcyclist Association announced today the 10 Trophy team riders selected to represent the United
Blendzall Named Official Oil Sponsor of 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Longtime racing lubricant brand to connect with vintage bike fans during July 23-25 event PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 17, 2021) — Blendzall, a powersports lubricant brand with more than 60 years in motorcycle racing, was recently named the Official Oil Sponsor of the 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which will take
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
Motorists urged to use special caution during motorcycle riding season PICKERINGTON, Ohio — The American Motorcyclist Association reminds motorists throughout the nation that May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. Launched by the AMA in the early 1980s, the campaign and its message have been adopted by many AMA-sanctioned clubs, state
Mert Lawwill Named Grand Marshal of 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days
Featuring an On Any Sunday theme, VMD will highlight people, machines, and memorabilia from Bruce Brown’s beloved moto documentary PICKERINGTON, Ohio (May 4, 2021) — AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mert Lawwill has been named Grand Marshal for the 2021 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days event July 23-25 at the Mid-Ohio
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer and Racing Legend Dick Mann Passes
Mann, a two-time AMA Grand National Champion, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1998 PICKERINGTON, Ohio (April 28, 2021) — Dick “Bugsy” Mann, one of the most versatile racers to ever throw a leg over a motorcycle, passed away on April 26 at the age of 86. Mr. Mann,
News and Features
The 30th Annual Ride to Work Day
June 16, 2021 By Joy Burgess Ride to Work Day is an annual event created with the mission of “advocating and supporting the use of motorcycles and scooters for transportation, and providing information about everyday riding to the public.” The very first Ride to Work Day event took place on
Red Light Blues
The ongoing struggle with non-motorcycle-friendly traffic signals continues… June 15, 2021 By Joy Burgess The red light blues. If you’re a street rider, you’ve probably had ’em. You ride up to a red light and you wait, expecting the light to turn green eventually. But when it doesn’t, or it
Travis Wyman Joins Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle Team to Race Baggers
Brothers Travis and Kyle Wyman to Race Factory Road Glide Special Bikes at Road America’s King of the Baggers Series By Kali Kotoski Racer Travis Wyman has joined Harley-Davidson’s Screamin’ Eagle factory racing team for MotoAmerica’s King of the Baggers road racing series. Wyman will race a factory-prepared Harley-Davidson Road
Colorado Pulls OHV Funding U-Turn
Robbed by the pandemic, Colorado returns $5 million to OHV fund By Kali Kotoski The governor of Colorado has signed a bill to return $5 million to the State Parks’ Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation Fund after fears that the state’s revenue would take a drastic hit by the COVID-19 pandemic were
Industry Press Releases
Indian Motorcycle Partners with International Female Ride Day
April 22, 2021 Indian Motorcycle is once again partnering with International Female Ride Day, a globally recognized event that returns on May 1. The event is celebrated on six continents in over 120 countries. This year’s theme encourages new women to ride while shining a light on the diverse participation
GNCC Racing Announces Landmark eMTB Event
AMA Loretta Lynn eMTB GNCC Race to Offer $10,000 Pro Purse and FIM North American Championship Status MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (April 14, 2021) – Racer Productions, Inc., producers of the 2021 Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) Series presented by Specialized, an AMA National Championship, is proud to announce that the Loretta Lynn
EagleRider Holdings Launches Peer-to-Peer Motorcycle and Powersports Sharing Platform
March 17, 2021—(Los Angeles, CA) EagleRider Holdings, the world’s largest motorcycle and powersports rental, tour, and subscription provider, recently launched a new company, EagleShare. EagleShare connects private owners and dealers of motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides, snowmobiles, and more with rental customers from around the world. Vehicle owners set their rates and
Cooper Webb dominates Orlando and tightens 450SX title chase
The following is an industry press release … Round 8 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship thrilled with the second of two rounds inside Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida with Red Bull KTM’s Cooper Webb taking the 450SX Class win to the cheers of the