Augusta, Ga. – More than 200 motorcyclists rumbled in to MCGHealth Children’s Medical Center during the Ninth Annual Kelsi Long Memorial Ride. The ride is organized by Mike and Pam Maddox in memory of their granddaughter Kelsi Long, who had Down syndrome and was stillborn. This year’s fundraiser brought in more than $8,500 in donations [...]
The City of Birmingham Alabama gave G. Entertainment LLC,, $25,000 to help promote Vulcan Bike Week. The event was billed as being held at the Birmingham Race Course but city fathers say the events were moved to Saint Clair County and they want their money back, and are suing to get it. Mayor Bell told the [...]
() Roswell, GA—Over the past decade, women have increasingly embraced the sport of motorcycling – seeking the freedom and escape associated with an open road, polished chrome and a sweet sounding engine. Currently 12% of new Harley-Davidson purchasers are women, compared to just 4% in 1990. The Motorcycle Industry Council estimates that one in 10 [...]
Due to a scheduling conflict, JB Walker and the Cheap Whiskey Band will not be appearing in Helen for the 10th anniversary USRiderNews Reunion Run. ”Of course we’re disappointed that JB won’t be in Helen for the Reunion” said Sylvia Cochran, president of ThunderWind Publishing, parent company of USRiderNews. ”JB played at the very first [...]
SB 519 was stripped of our Red Light Amendment in a late evening manuever.It is highly unusual for a Bill to be sent back to Committe to be stripped of an amendment that has passed. We are not taking this sitting down. I will be meeting with Represenative Rice tomorrow morning. Represenative Rice somehow manuvered [...]
BRASELTON, GA, April 12th , 2010 – Road Atlanta’s premiere motorcycle race, the AMA Suzuki Superbike Showdown, returns this weekend, April 16th -18th, with AMA Pro American Superbike, AMA Pro Daytona SportBike, and AMA SuperSport championship points races on both Saturday and Sunday. There are plenty of exciting fan activities throughout the weekend. Discounted advance [...]
The Concerned Biker Association of North Carolina sent out a press release letter to its members and the press stating their objection to law enforcement’s use of “motorcycle only” roadblocks. In the unsigned press release, CBA states, “During the late summer of 2009 there were two separate law enforcement license/vehicle checks in North Carolina [...]
Roswell, Georgia— Multi-platinum country music star Dierks Bentley is continuing his nationwide “Miles & Music for Kids” celebrity motorcycle ride and concert series with a stop in Roswell on Sunday, May 23. The ride will depart Killer Creek Harley-Davidson and travel to the picturesque Lake Lanier Islands Resort, culminating with a special concert on the [...]
Suzuki Superbike Showdown Returns April 16th -18th with Renewed Excitement and Lowest Ticket Prices Ever! BRASELTON, GA, April 1st, 2010 – Road Atlanta’s premiere motorcycle race, the AMA Suzuki Superbike Showdown, returns to the legendary track April 16th -18th. Ticket prices have been discounted up to 20% for this year’s race and kids 12 and [...]
