2012 AMA Women & Motorcycling Conference
Donya Carlson
January 2, 2013
If the goals of the sixth AMA’s Women & Motorcycling Conference last July were to enjoy some humor, diversity, education and a roaring good time, the couple in front of us at the cookout was doing well. The woman was honoring the first women’s motorcycling organization by wearing a Motor Maids... Read more »
Ray Blank Retires From MIC and Discover Today’s Motorcycling
Rider Magazine Staff
November 19, 2012
After devoting more than 25 years to promoting and growing the motorcycle industry through the Motorcycle Industry Council and Discover Today’s Motorcycling, MIC Board of Directors member Ray Blank announced his retirement, effective Oct. 1. Blank’s MIC retirement comes closely on the heels of his... Read more »
33rd Annual Los Angeles All-British Hansen Dam Ride
Paul Garson
November 8, 2012
One day Bill “Bib” Bibbiani promises to record his famous quips. After more than 30 years in the SoCal Norton Club (founded 1979) and as the “Voice of Hansen Dam” for a couple decades, he’s got plenty at the ready. Over those years, he’s probably put more vintage Nortons back on the road... Read more »
Jay Leno Led Harley-Davidson’s Love Ride 29, Which Benefitted the USO
Press Release
October 18, 2012
Jay Leno returned as the Grand Marshal of the 29th Anniversary of the Harley-Davidson Love Ride on Sunday, October 21, at Castaic Lake, California. This year’s Love Ride benefitted the USO that provides critical support and morale-boosting programs and services to troops, military families, wounded,... Read more »
8th Annual Barber Vintage Festival Kicks Off This Weekend
Press Release
October 10, 2012
The 8th Annual Barber Vintage Festival presented by Triumph Dealers of North America returns to the Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, this weekend (Oct. 12-14, 2012). The nation’s fastest growing celebration of vintage bikes will offer on- and off–track racing, as well as many other... Read more »
Adventure Bike Night in Boise This Week; Adventure Days Coming in November
Press Release
October 1, 2012
The RawHyde Road Crew—Lance and Shawn—will be in Boise, Idaho, on Thursday, Oct. 4, for the final Adventure Bike Night for 2012. The event will be held at the Happy Trails Products facility at 11777 W. Executive Drive. Happy Trails makes Adventure Luggage and is a strong supporter of the “Adventure... Read more »
Prostate Cancer Pony Express: Cancer Sucks–and Motorcyclists are Spreading the Word
Scott ‘Bones’ Williams
September 20, 2012
Motorcycle riders are some of the friendliest and most generous people I know, so it’s little surprise that practically every weekend there’s a charity ride happening somewhere. Recently, a ride to promote prostate cancer awareness ended in Washington, D.C., but this wasn’t your garden variety... Read more »
Biketoberfest Cruises Into Its 20th Year
Press Release
September 19, 2012
Mark your calendars for the 20th annual Biketoberfest in Daytona Beach, Florida, on October 18-21, 2012. “We are excited to celebrate the 20th year of this award-winning festival,” says Jeffrey Hentz, president and chief executive officer of the Daytona Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau.... Read more »
Ace Café Returns to Barber Vintage Festival
Press Release
September 18, 2012
The legendary Ace Cafe will make its return to the eighth annual Barber Vintage Festival presented by Triumph dealers of North America at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, October 12-14, 2012. Admission to the popular London-based cafe will be offered as a ticket upgrade to spectators and... Read more »
Progressive International Motorcycle Shows Adds Stops in Atlanta and Indianapolis
Press Release
August 17, 2012
Advanstar Communications, the producer of the world’s largest and longest-running powersports show tour, has expanded its Progressive International Motorcycle Shows nationwide tour to include two new markets popular with those who love motorcycling—Atlanta and Indianapolis. The newly expanded Progressive... Read more »
