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Mama Tried Motorcycle Show Recap
Ahh….Milwaukee. The land of cheese curds and motorcycles. It’s no secret that I am a fan of both. Two years ago I made my first journey to the Mama Tried Show, and although I’m not a fan of the frigid midwest winters, I am a fan of Industrial-styled cities, culture,...

What About Us? Why the Bikers of America Cannot Continue to be Ignored or Forgotten
I’ve held the position of Vice-President of Government Affairs for the Motorcycle Riders Foundation for roughly 18 months. And during those months I’ve sat in countless meetings, congressional hearings, public information sessions, symposiums, conferences and breakout...

The Waco Biker Prosecutions Are Collapsing?
After the first attempt to convict a Waco defendant ended in mistrial, many wondered what the McLennan County DA's next move would be. Within days, it was announced that Bandido MC Dallas Chapter President Christopher Jacob Carrizal would be retried in April 2018,...

Paradise Road Show – Year 2
The vintage bikes and cars started filtering in on Friday night and into early Saturday morning. I could hear car engines roaring and bikes being kicked over before I was even out of bed. There’s something so perfect about vintage cars in front of palm trees and old...

Washington State Motorcyclists Adding More Teeth to 2011 Profiling Law
Motorcycle club members and independent bikers in Washington State are again addressing the issue of motorcycle profiling in the state legislature. The Washington State Council of Clubs (WACOC), with ABATE's support, drafted an amendment to the first law addressing...
Chopper Fest Artist Profile: James "El Waggs" Waggaman
If you’re coming to Chopper Fest next week, expect to see some custom tank work, one of a kind framed illustrations and unique pieces of art to bring motorcycle culture from your garage to your living room. A true multimedia artist with some serious natural talent,...

2018 Dakar Rally: KTM Battles Honda for Supremacy in the World’s Toughest Motorcycle Race
The 40th running of the Dakar Rally is now over. As the dust settles the stream of stories grows. Up front, as expected, we saw an epic duel between Honda and KTM riders, but there was also a strong showing from the Yamaha factory. Spanning three countries and almost...
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Meet Kevin Baas, the High School Shop Teacher Building Custom Choppers
Kevin Baas, aka Teach, is an inspiring shop teacher who teaches chopper-building classes in Minnesota. He encourages hands-on learning and risk-taking in his classroom. Baas' course has gained popularity among students and in the community. In our interview, Kevin...

Exploring Lords of Gastown Motorcycle Co. with Creative Director, Tyler Hazelwood
Welcome to the world of Lords of Gastown Motorcycle Co., where function meets fashion. The company was established in 2011 by founder and Creative Director Tyler Hazelwood. Lords of Gastown was born out of the motorcycle culture that thrives in the Pacific...