While most motorcyclists claim the open road as their turf, a growing number are switching to the open off-road. In response, land managers and nonprofit organizations are reminding riders to minimize their impact when in the outdoors.
The Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina will be be overrun by women on sportbikes during the 2nd Annual Schampa Womens Sportbike Rally presented by Cobra Powersports this weekend, August 24-26. With so many additions, and a long list of sponsors including Women Riders Now, its as though the rally is a brand new event.
Sportbike Riders Get Ready to Invade Smoky Mountains
Tickets are now on sale for the Harley-Davidson 105th Anniversary, a celebration taking place August 28-31, 2008, in Milwaukee, with several exclusive ticketed events, as well as many activities that are free and open to the public.
H-D 105th Anniversary Tickets Now Available
SHIFT has grown into an internationally recognized brand producing innovative riding apparel for markets all over the world. The company has introduced several new items for 2007, like the Siren leather jacket for women and the Primer leather jacket for men. WRN contributors Teri Conrad and Robbie Smith road tested these items and share their impressions.
REVIEW: SHIFT Leather Jackets Gloves
As an alternative to his regular riding school, Keith Code is offering an advanced CODE R.A.C.E program that provides racer training under competitive conditions. The R.A.C.E (Race and Competition Experience) program offers a 2:1 student/coach ratio and guarantees intense personal attention and immediate feedback.
Keith Code Offers Program for Budding Racers
The public is invited to celebrate the 33rd Annual AMA Pro Racing Championship Awards Banquet held at the Rio All-Suite Hotel Casino on Sunday evening, November 18. The celebration held each year wraps up AMA Racings professional championship season honoring the top riders in American motorcycle racing.
Public Invited to Upcoming AMA Racers Banquet
Motorcycle safety advocate Don Gomo is the recipient of this years “Outstanding Motorcycle Safety Award,” presented by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF). Every year, based on nominations submitted by the training community, the MSF recognizes individuals, groups, businesses, military services, and state programs for outstanding contributions to motorcycle safety in the United States.
Don Gomo Receives Safety Award
Biketoberfest is considered one of the top 20 events occurring in its 12-state region according to The Southeast Tourism Society. This years Biketoberfest is set for October 18-21.
Shes young, shes bright and shes on the fast track. The very fast track. Shes Elena Myers, the 13-year-old roadracing sensation from Discovery Bay, California, whos turning heads and burning treads at big tracks on the West Coast. Competitive and driven, she not only holds her own, she often holds a top spot at the head of the pack and a podium spot at the end of nearly every race. Yes, she likes to go fast. And yes, she likes to win.
13-Year-Old Racer On the Fast Track
On July 27, 2007, the 100,000th BMW R 1200 GS rolled off the conveyer belt in Berlin, Germany. So far, 84,373 units of the classical GS have been produced, while 15,627 units of the Adventure have been made. No other BMW motorcycle has ever been built so often within such a short span of time. Hence, the BMW R 1200 GS is the most successful BMW motorcycle of all time.
Most Successful BMW Rolls Off Assembly Line