Rolling Thunder XXVI taking place Memorial Day Weekend in Washington, D.C.
Rider Magazine Staff
May 16, 2013
Rolling Thunder XXVI, the Memorial Day weekend motorcycle ride honoring U.S. military personnel, will take place Sunday, May 26, in Washington, D.C. This year, Victory Motorcycles and actor, avid Victory rider and retired U.S. Marine R. Lee Ermey (best known as “The Gunny”) are taking part in the... Read more »
Grom, Forza and CRF250L Join Honda’s 2014 Lineup
Press Release
May 14, 2013
American Honda has introduced a selection of machines that will be in its 2014 powersports lineup, including the 125cc Grom street bike, 279cc Forza scooter and CRF250L dual-sport. “This is really a fun time for Honda fans, as we unveil these incredibly cool machines for 2014 that reach out to entirely... Read more »
2014 Indian Chief to be Unveiled at Sturgis, Pricing Released
Press Release
May 14, 2013
Following the reveal of the all-new Thunder Stroke 111 engine at Daytona Bike Week, Indian Motorcycle has announced that the revival of the Indian Motorcycle brand will debut with the introduction of the 2014 Indian Chief. First introduced in 1922, the legendary Indian Chief is historically the brand’s... Read more »
‘Bones, y’all need tars’ – Rider Blog
Scott ‘Bones’ Williams
May 13, 2013
In just a few days I was leaving on a 3,500 mile trek that would include some of the best mountain twisties in the East. After giving my Honda ST1300 a careful once-over, I felt confident that my dual-compound sport touring tires had more than enough tread remaining for the trip. Alas, not so. The combination... Read more »
26th Annual MDA Ride For Life Breaks $1 Million Mark to Help Fight Muscle Disease
Rider Magazine Staff
May 10, 2013
Harley-Davidson 26th annual Ride for Life event, held on May 4-5, 2013, raised more than $1 million to fuel the fight against muscle disease in support of local families served by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. “Harley-Davison and its dealers, riders, fans and H.O.G. chapters are some of the... Read more »
Motorcycle Tour of Connecticut: A Taste of Nutmeg
Alan Paulsen
May 10, 2013
Connecticut is a compact state, some 60 miles wide by 100 miles across. When I studied a map of this coastal New England state, I began to notice that practically every road around its borders is marked a scenic route. So I considered that a perimeter run was in order to taste the spice of the Nutmeg... Read more »
Mark Blackwell to be honored as an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend
Rider Magazine Staff
May 9, 2013
Mark Blackwell, a pioneering racer in American motocross, a six-time AMA championship race team manager and a well-respected executive in the motorcycle industry, will be recognized as an AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend on Friday, Oct. 18, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Blackwell, an AMA Motorcycle Hall... Read more »
Allstate Aims to Improve Motorcycle Safety with Interactive Rider Risk Map
Rider Magazine Staff
May 9, 2013
Allstate says that three motorcyclists are killed at intersections every day in this country. Last year, Allstate Motorcycle asked its Facebook fans to help spread the message by identifying dangerous intersections for riders. More than 1,500 people answered the call, giving Allstate a wealth of useful... Read more »
Springfield Museums to Celebrate Fourth Annual Indian Day July 21
Rider Magazine Staff
May 8, 2013
The Springfield Museums will host their Fourth Annual Indian Motorcycle Day on Sunday, July 21, 2013, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Museums have brought back this long-standing celebration and rally of the classic motorcycles that were manufactured in the city from 1901 to 1953. Indian Motorcycle fans,... Read more »
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame hosting Family Fun Day Saturday, May 11
Rider Magazine Staff
May 8, 2013
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in Pickerington, Ohio, is opening its doors to the local community as well as motorcyclists this Saturday, May 11, 2013, with half-price adult admission and free entry for those 17 and under. This weekend’s visitors will be among the first to see the Hall of Fame’s... Read more »
