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Dakar Rally 2019: The Greatest Race Ever
Rally Dakar is without a doubt the biggest, toughest, and most monumental event in motorsport. Just one day of the event is an epic undertaking: racing across open terrain, navigating with an old-fashioned roadbook and odometer, and the need to know when to risk it...

Getting to Know Heidi Zumbrun
When I was initially approached about doing an interview on Heidi Zumbrun, I actually jumped out of my seat at the cafe I was working at, beaming with joy like a little kid on Christmas morning. My excitement stemmed from two sources, first being that Heidi is a...

Industry Spotlight: Horsepower Inc.
Upgrading a Harley®’s performance is typically one of the first things a rider does when they get their new bike. From the rider who wants to do a simple Stage One build, to the guy or gal that wants to rip their engine out and fully build a monster of a motor,...

How Every Motorcyclist Can Help Pass Laws Against Motorcycle Profiling
The epidemic called motorcycle profiling is officially a national discussion. The practice of using a person’s protected expression, association, or mode of transportation as a factor in the decision to take a law enforcement action must end. Two concurrent...

Washington Motorcyclists Asking Legislature to Amend Profiling Law
Other states are looking to Washington State’s Profiling Law as a model, so this is important to all riders. ABATE and the Council of Clubs of Washington State, collectively representing thousands of the state's registered motorcyclists, is requesting support and...

Dyna Days 2018
A year or so ago my friend Steve Edgar of Speed-Kings Cycles approached me with the idea of putting together an event focused on club-style and performance built V-Twin motorcycles. He had been hosting bike nights at his shop, but had gotten slammed with a hefty fine...

2018 ASMA Season Finale Race Report
I had mixed feelings coming into the race weekend, I was excited to race but also sad the season had gone by so fast. I had a little bit of pressure this round, there were 5 class championships on the line and the 2018 Overall Expert Championship. Three of the classes...
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