| 19 May, 2013 - Turkish Motorcyclists Celebrate National Independence Day In Holland | #Turkey #Ataturk #Netherlands - As luck (or skill) will have it, I was in The Netherlands this weekend in the great city of Utrecht, and while walking the canal streets of this old and beautiful city, I stumbled upon this.
Today is the National Holiday of Turkey, celebrating the Commemoration of the founder of Turkey, Ataturk. To celebrate this national event, Turkish motorcycle riders living in The Netherlands gathered today to mark this special occasion.
Speeches, gathering, talking between friends, and of course the mandatory ride out...........
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| 14 January, 2013 - USA: Bonhams Motorcycle Auction A Flop? | The vintage motorcycle & memorabilia auction held by Bonhams in Las Vegas flopped pretty much. Most high value motorcycles, including the master piece, a 1939 BMW RS255 Kompressor, were withdrawn from auction since the reserve price was not met.
Some classic motorcycles did do well however; the 1954 BMW Rennsport RS54 Sidecar, the motorcycle used to win the Sidecar World Championship, sold for a record US$148,000. Only 2 motorcycles were sold in the 6 figure bracket (the other being a 1952 Vincent 998cc Black Shadow)...........
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| 7 January, 2013 - USA: Bonhams Auctioning Off Motorcycles and Memorabilia | In the city of lights (and other things), Las Vegas, on January 10th, Bonham is auctioning off many old and vintage motorcycles and motorcycle memorabilia. In total they've got 476 items for auction.
Among the old motorcycles are some exceptional bikes from manufacturers like BMW, BSA, Triumph, Honda, Harley-Davidson and Norton. Or you can go even more classic with bikes from Rudge, Scott, Ariel, Douglas, ACE and even Puch mopeds.
You don't need to be a zillionaire to buy these bikes, amongst others a 1958 Berini Moped or 1976 Puch M50 Grand Prix should fetch between US$300 and US$500, and there are many more like that...........
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| 6 December, 2012 - Spain: The Penguins Gathering For 2013 | For the truly brave bikers, the ones that don't mind a bit of cold weather, snow and ice, and those than can sleep in a tent covered with snow, this one is for you. Once a year in Spain (yes, it does get cold there), the annual Pinguinos gathering (Pinguinos is Spanish for Penguins) attracts over 27,000 motorcycle riders from all over Europe and beyond.
Braving the cold weather, they sleep in tents, and do several group ride-outs in the snow, parading in the main city of Valladolid. In the evenings there are concerts, strip shows (poor girls...) and many famous motorcycle riders are present at this unique event...........
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| 11 July, 2012 - Intermot 2012: Dates | One of the biggest, in fact 2nd biggest, international motorcycle exhibition, the German Intermot, is scheduled for the 3rd of October until the 7th of October this year. Held in Koln (Cologne), some 110,000 m2 are reserved for this motorcycle event.
6 halls will be showing motorcycles, scooters and their accessories, with every manufacturer worth its salt presenting; amongst others Harley-Davidson, Honda, Ducati, Kawasaki, KTM, Triumph and of course on their home turf, BMW. In total over 1,000 exhibitors from 40 countries.
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| 9 July, 2012 - A Day At The Tour de France As A Spectator With A Camera | #TDF #Tour - World's most famous bicycle race, the Tour de France, was going to pass for the first time ever very close to my house in Normandy, and as luck was going to have it, I was going to be home, not traipsing somewhere making photos. So I decided to see what the "Tour" was all about. Having seen it on TV, I knew it was about fast bicycles, lots of motorcycles and lots of accidents.
I took many photos, and have been culling ever since. Here are 157 photos, way too much for this part of the site, so I had to move it to a section that would not bother regular readers.
I've divided the day into three sections, The Beginning - the pre-event, several hours of wait before it started, The Caravan - the famous very long publicity caravan and The Race - the actual bicycle race.
After each section is a link to another site with high resolution photos of the day.
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| 4 July, 2012 - Off To The Tour de France 2012 | As luck will have it, the famous bicycle race, the Tour de France, is passing some 500 meters from my house in Normandy today. All I need is walk out my door to see the race, but instead I'm getting on my motorcycle to find a "perfect" spot to make some photos.
The complete road for the Tour will have been closed starting at 10 am this morning, but with a motorcycle, and my press pass, I hope to get to the top of a steep hill close by to make photos, not of the bicycles, but of the 100's of motorcycles that surround the race.
If you're watching the race on TV, I'll be located 1 kilometer from the castle of Sassetot-le-Mauconduite, just after Les-Petites-Dalles (seaside town).
I just hope I'm not going to cause what happened on the photo....
I'll be showing the photos either later today (depending on traffic), or tomorrow.
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| 4 July, 2012 - Happy 4th of July 2012 | Hope our American cousins have a great 4th of July, with great weather, memorable motorcycle rides, picnics, friends & family, and a spectacular fireworks.
.... thinking of you...
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| 19 June, 2012 - Celebrating 50 Years Of Montesa Impala In Style | Reaching 50 years of age is a milestone for any human being, but for a motorcycle, it is an exceptional occasion. That is why the Impala club of Spain decided to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their darling motorcycle in style.
Montesa is an old Spanish motorcycle manufacturer who got taken over by Honda, to become Honda Spain (but trading under the name Honda Montesa). As an interesting side note, one of their racers who made the name Montesa famous was one Bulto, who later went on and created Bultaco......
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| 29 May, 2012 - 2012 Rolling Thunder - Photos | Always an emotional moment, Rolling Thunder is one of those motorcycle events that stands out in the hearts & minds of many bikers.
Here are a few of the press photos of this event
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| 22 May, 2012 - USA: Myrtle Beach, Suck Bang Blow and Other - The Photos | It looks like the Motorcycle Spring Rally around Myrtle Beach was a blast for many. That while others, like me, are freezing our cajones off in the cold weather.
Some name for a bar ... Suck Bang Blow...
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| 8 May, 2012 - Zero Wins European eMotorcycle Of The Year | Partially sponsored by FEMA, the European Federation of Motorcycle Associations, the Clean Week 2020 - 2012 edition, is an annual competition to elect the best of the best in terms of electric vehicles.
Held at the Zolder race circuit in Belgium last week, a team of 12 motorcycle journalists gathered to test the entries; Brammo, Zero, Vectrix, IO, E-Max, Govecs, Dumco, Nimoto, Novox, Peugeot, Sens, Sym, Noveco, Emco and Solex.
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| 30 April, 2012 - Cafe Racers: 1st Balneo Cafe Racer Event of Dieppe 2012 | Despite tropical downpours and heavy winds, I managed to ride my motorcycle to the very first Balneo Cafe Racer event of Dieppe, a weekend long cafe racer exhibition, races, parades and demonstrations.
I managed to stay for 2 hours, and then totally soaked, I headed back home, not to return, but I did manage to make some photos of these amazing motorcycles and people.
Here are 37 photos of motorcycles, people and the area.
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| 23 April, 2012 - Monaco: Unique Auction, Including Ducati MotoGP Motorcycles | RM Auctions are going to have a ball in Monaco. On May 11th, they will be auctioning off the Carlo Saltarelli collection of Ducati motorcycles. Saltarelli was a Ducati motorcycle tester and a big Ducati dealer. His private collection includes many vintage bikes (some 100 bikes), including several Ducati Scramblers, a GT Police Bike and even a 1947 Ducati Cucciolo 48 and a 1950 Ducati 60.
Going through the on-line catalog is an event on its own, so if you have some time on your hands, head on over. It's the only thing that will not cost you any money.
Apart from the Saltarelli collection going under the hammer, Ducati is also bringing in for auction the race bikes used by Casey Stoner, Ducati Desmosedici GP10 « CS1 » (the world championship bike with 4232 km on the counter), and last year's Ducati Desmosedici GP11 « VR2 » of Valentino Rossi (the bike has only 2342 km done).
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| 20 April, 2012 - 1st Cafe Racer Event Of Dieppe - Balneo Cafe Racer Days | < |
For those of you, especially in the UK, who are looking to do something interesting on the 28th and 29th of April 2012, here's an idea. A short ferry hop to the city of Dieppe in North France, and you will faced with the first Cafe Racer event of the city.
Called the Balneo Cafe Racer Days de Dieppe, the weekend-long event focuses on cafe racers. Some 200 cafe racers will be gathering alongside the beach front, with Saturday afternoon a parade through the city followed by a 200 meter sprint race. Sunday will see demonstrations of these special motorcycles on a 1200 meter long circuit.
A couple of big names will be present during the weekend. names like Jim Redman, Dave Hailwood (the son of "Mike the Bike" Hailwood), Paul Smart, Ron Chandler and others will be there.
Entrance is free, and if you want, there are camping grounds close by in the towns surrounding the city, plus a plethora of hotels & B&Bs. And all things considered, I should be attending the event, so expect photos the following day for those of you who will be missing the event.
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| 17 April, 2012 - "Big" Harley-Davidson Gathering In Cuba | I guess that in Cuban terms, 100 or so Harley-Davidson motorcycles is enormous, but still it's nice to see this (Sturgis need not to worry). Remember that these guys & gals can not buy new motorcycles, so they need to keep restoring the old bikes.
I bet you that most Cuban bikers are very skilled mechanics...
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| 27 March, 2012 - Want To Ride The Magny-Cours Circuit At Night? Yes You Can | For those of you who are planning to attend the Bol d'Or 24 hour motorcycle endurance race next month (14/15 April), there's an added advantage for going. The organizers are opening the circuit for all and their dogs (or bikes).
But the really interesting thing about this open circuit is that they plan to allow you to ride your motorcycle AT NIGHT. Friday the 13th of April (for some it's lucky, for some it's unlucky), starting at 21:00 (9 PM) until midnight, there will be several "trackday" sessions, allowing you to race on the circuit for 3 laps at night.
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| 23 March, 2012 - Ural 5th European Get-Together | Russian motorcycle manufacturer, Ural, have released the dates of their 5th European motorcycle bash. It's a time for Ural owners and lovers to gather, swap stories, drink lots of beer and do some ride outs.
The date is set for 31 August until 2 September. The venue is Aschach, Austria (on the Danube river).
So if you are into Ural motorcycle, mark the dates, and start planning your holiday.
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| 16 January, 2012 - Spain: Penguins Motorcycle Rally 2012 | Every year, some 25,000 weathered motorcycle riders come together for some fun in the snow in Spain. Called the Penguin International Winter Motorcycle Rally, or in Spanish, Pinguinos, this year, they came as well, but there was no snow, blame global warming.
But still, it's pretty cold in Puente Duero, and the bikers had fun. It's not the Elephant Rally, but still up there for cold weather motorcycle riding.
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| 23 December, 2011 - Michele Bachmann, US Presidential Candidate, On A Motorcycle | Candidates to the US Presidential elections can't escape it! They need to be seen on a motorcycle, even if it's just posing on one. Has sitting on motorcycles become the 21st century kissing-a-baby?
I don't follow much the politics of the candidates and I doubt she rides a motorcycle, but one thing is for sure, she sure is the prettiest of them all...
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| 5 December, 2011 - The Netherlands: Happy Sinterklaas | It's Sinterklaas (Sint Nikolaas) back in my old country, the Netherlands, a time that gifts are exchanged, and pranks are played. It's a typical Dutch happening, with, like at Christmas, families gather and exchange, often funny, gifts.
Poems are read, and Sinterklaas, a "wise" old man who lives in Spain and is surrounded by black (Moors) helpers, gives good children the gifts, and bad children are taken away in their big bags.
Normally, Sinterklaas comes riding into town on a big white stallion, but he has been spotted on a motorcycle once or twice.
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| 24 November, 2011 - Happy Thanksgiving Day 2011 | Happy Thanksgiving Day to you all. Eat, relax and be prepared for Black Friday.
In fact, this is going to be the first time ever that I have a Thanksgiving Day dinner. Some American friends are coming over Saturday, and one flew in from the US with a turkey. So we'll be 12 eating and stuffing our faces with a real American Thanksgiving Day turkey, and we're even having pumpkin-pie for dessert.
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| 12 September, 2011 - Boobs On Bikes Cancelled Due To Rugby | The now famous motorcycle parade in Auckland, New Zealand, "Boobs on Bikes" - a parade of topless strippers on motorcycles - got cancelled due to pressure from the people.
The parade was going to be held at the same time the World Rugby Cup match between their national team, the All Blacks, and France's national team was going to be played. People wanted a family environment, and topless strippers on motorcycles was not the way to go.
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| 17 August, 2011 - God, Decibels and Motorcycles | Once a year, in a small and sleepy village in Brittany, France, population 635, some 20,000 motorcycles and 10,000 spectators come on a pilgrimage to the Madonna of Bikers statue, and to receive a blessing by one of the (bike riding) priests.
A special prayer is held for all bikers that have died in the last year, and for the rest, it's party time.
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| 6 June, 2011 - Learn Off-Road Motorcycle Riding With Leon Haslam | You might think the headline is a mistake, but you'd be wrong. End July you can get trained by none other than Leon Haslam, BMW Superbike racer (just before Silverstone round of the WSB) is not only a street racer, but also a motocross/off-road specialist.
BMW Off Road Skills Course is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get trained not only by the BMW Off Road Skills training staff (headed by Simon Pavey), but also by guest "teacher" Leon Haslam.
If you're interested, hurry, since it's for one class only, and limited to 28 participants.
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| 31 May, 2011 - Motorcycles Lined Up, Everywhere | Two photos taken on the same day, thousands of miles apart, but with the same story; motorcycle lined up....
One for a nice occasion, the other for a not-so-nice one.
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| 3 May, 2011 - BMW Motorrad Days 2011 - The Dates | BMW's popular BMW Motorrad Days, the motorcycle gathering at the foot of the Alps mountains, is scheduled for June 1st - 3rd.
So get ready to party, and get your liver prepared for an onslaught of beer.
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| 3 May, 2011 - Ace Cafe Coming To America | The very popular, and very British, Ace Cafe is coming to evade North America.
10 outlets are planned, and one temporary one is opening on the 14th of May in Florida to celebrate the grand opening of Dime City Cycles at Largo, Florida.
So now you too can have a place to meet fellow motorcycle riders in a supercool decor.
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| 19 April, 2011 - EICMA 2011 Dates - World’s Biggest Motorcycle Expo | EICMA's dates are published. You can go to world's biggest motorcycle exhibition in Milan, Italy between 8 and 13 November.
To mark the occasion, EICMA have gotten themselves a really cool poster, where you can see a biker being knighted....
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| 11 April, 2011 - International Female Ride Day Is Friday May 6 2011 | The International Female Ride Day is upcoming May the 6th. Organized by Vicki Gray from the Motoress site, and now in its 5th year, the special women ride-out day has become very popular.
Supported by several large organizations, amongst others FIM, and now the Russian Motorcycle Association, the event has become a major mark on women's calendars.
Are you participating?
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| 17 March, 2011 - Happy St. Patrick Day 2011 | Happy St. Paddy Day!
Why is one nation's holiday celebrated all over the world? No other country has that a popular holiday. Why? Why? Is it that the Irish have taken over the world? Or because they are the most popular? Or the best drinkers?
This article sponsored by my Irish Wife
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| 17 February, 2011 - Help Save The Nurburgring Circuit. You Can Help | The famed Nurburgring race circuit is not only one of the oldest in Europe (Germany), but also one of the toughest and most demanding. It has been the host to many races, movies and TV shows (like Top Gear). It's a circuit where you can go to on your motorcycle, and do a few laps.
Thanks to an amalgamation of government and private enterprise stupidity and greed, the race circuit is in danger of disappearing (for once it's not the ecologist movements' fault).
But you can help, and it's only going to cost you a minute. Sign the on-line petition. That's all you need to do.
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| 7 December, 2010 - International Female Ride Day 2011 Scheduled | The next International Female Ride Day for 2011 has been scheduled for 6 May.
The ever growing event is not only a great social occasion for women around the world to ride together, but also to let it be known that women are taking to motorcycle more and more.
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| 9 November, 2010 - Erzbergrodeo Dates For 2011 - Waiting List Only | The popular Austrian hard motorcycle enduro, Erzbergrodeo, not only has an official start date, but within 5 hours of the registration being open, the 1,500 slots were filled. If you want to participate in this massive and crazy off-road event, you'll need to go onto the waiting list.
The Erzbergrodeo is getting more popular every year, and TV stations around the world are now broadcasting this event. So if you can't compete in it, go and see it on the spot.
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| 15 September, 2010 - India: Get Paid To Ride A Motorcycle | Indian manufacturing conglomerate Mahindra are launching a motorcycle line. 2 years after having bought an Italian motorcycle engineering firm (designers for Ducati, MV Agusta and Benelli to name a few), they are rolling out a series of motorcycles shortly.
To promote their new motorcycle, they are looking for 20 riders to ride their new motorcycle for 6-8 weeks, all expenses paid, and a salary. The lucky winners get to keep their new bike.
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| 16 July, 2010 - 3rd Ural European Biker Bash | Russian motorcycle manufacturer Ural are holding their 3rd annual bash in a circa 1200 built castle in Austria.
I can't think of a better venue for a party for Ural riders/owners. Three days in a castle, touring the Austrian Alps, listening to live music....
Sounds like fun.
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| 23 June, 2010 - Vespa Trophy 2010: Nice Initiative | Vespa's annual gathering, this year in Fatima, Portugal, combines a pretty novel concept, called the Vespa Trophy.
Each European club, must on its way to the gathering, pass by as many Vespa dealers as it can, collect a stamp, get their photo taken, and the club with the most stamps wins.
Great idea.
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| 16 June, 2010 - 10th Year Of BMW Motorcycle Parties Coming Next Month | BMW are celebrating their 10th annual biker bash, the BMW Motorrad Days next month, and using the 30th anniversary of the GS model as main topic for the 3 day event.
Several competitions, lots of drinking, motorcycle riding, dancing, food and celebrities will be there at the foot of the German Alps.
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| 31 May, 2010 - Rolling Thunder 2010 | Time to honor the fallen and disappeared - The Rolling Thunder motorcycle parade.
Probably one of the few times motorcycle riders are seen in a positive light.
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| 16 April, 2010 - Germany: Stay Away From Kulmbach April 24th | On April 24/25 in Kulmbach, Germany, some 50,000 motorcycles are gathering for a weekend of fun.
Most of them are European motorcycle police officers! And the event is held in a brewery.... need I say more?
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| 13 April, 2010 - The Netherlands: Motocross Just For Homosexuals | The wacky motorcycle event in the South of The Netherlands, the KnasterCross has created a special motocross category for gays only!
A weekend of motorcycle fun, plus a race were only homosexuals race.... but how do you prove that you're gay?
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| 29 March, 2010 - 2010 BMW Motorrad Days To Honor The GS Motorcycle | BMW are celebrating their successful dual-sport motorcycle, the famous GS, 30th birthday in style. They will be marking it's coming of age at their annual biker bash, the BMW Motorrad Days in Garmisch-Partenkirchen between July 4th and 6th.
You'll not only get to see all the year's models, try them out wit a bit of training, but you can also win one of two models in a lottery.
Chris Pfeiffer, Troy Corser and Ruben Xaus will be there to shake your hands, and have a photo taken.
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| 17 March, 2010 - Happy Motorcycling St. Patrick’s Day | Happy Saint Patrick's Day, wherever you may be.
St Paddy day is now celebrated almost everywhere in the world.
If you've got motorcycle related St. Paddy Day photos from anywhere else than the USA and Ireland, please send them to me....
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| 13 January, 2010 - Spain: Penguins On Motorcycles | Spain saw its annual winter motorcycle gathering last weekend, drawing some 10,000 motorcycle riders from all over Europe to camp in freezing temperatures.
Fun?
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| 2 December, 2009 - BMW Sponsors UK Olympics In 2012 | BMW will be supplying 4,000 BMW cars, motorcycles and even bicycles for the London Olympic games of 2012.
It's not their first time, and don't think it'll be their last. That's a lot of cars and motorcycles!
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| 1 December, 2009 - Video: Old Indians Never, Ever Die 2 | During July 2009, some 400 Indian classic motorcycles attended a gathering in Scotland. A video documentary has been made, and here's a trailer.
It looks good, specially the characters that ride these precious motorcycles.
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| 28 October, 2009 - Middle East HOG Gathering In Bahrain | The Middle East chapter of HOG are gathering for the first time in the Kingdom of Bahrain 11 to 14 November. 100's of Harley motorcycle are expected to attend this big event, not only from the Middle East.
Interesting event.... not like Sturgis, but in its own atmosphere...
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| 15 October, 2009 - Where Not To Ride Your Motorcycle This Weekend | Do not go riding your motorcycle in Tarragona, Spain this weekend. You have been warned!
That is when the international meeting of motorcycle police is being held, with 100's of motorcycle cops.... do you really want to ride there?
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| 3 October, 2009 - Stop/Action: An Interesting Motorcycle Art Display | Our friends at Hell For Leather Magazine have organized a real art exhibit (ie not an internet one), called Stop/Action, in New York.
Until October 11th, you can see Aprilia motorcycle positioned in such a way as they would appear in a movie film; panel-by-panel.
So if you're in New York, head over to the art gallery and have a look. It must be interesting, since it's a novel idea.
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| 7 September, 2009 - Benelli 2009 Motorcycle Gathering | Benelli are holding their annual gathering at Misano on Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 September of this year.
You don't need to have a Benelli motorcycle, but having passion for them is a plus. The event is free, and there's a lot of riding on the program.
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| 3 August, 2009 - Europe’s Sturgis: Harley Days In Hamburg | Europe has the equivalent of Sturgis, but a tad smaller. Harley Days are organized in June in Hamburg, and end July in Berlin, Germany.
Some 300,000 motorcycle, riders and visitors attend from all over Europe.
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| 30 July, 2009 - Sturgis: What To See If You Are Not There | Sturgis is a few days away, and for those of you who can not attend, here's a list of webcams that are working. This way you can check your spouse or friend...
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| 24 June, 2009 - On-line Chopper Contest - On-line Motorcycle Beauty Contest | The good folks at ChopperTown are organizing their very first ON-LINE Chopper Backyard Build contest.
Very interesting idea. Instead of bringing your motorcycle to a central location, costing you fuel, money and time, you submit two photos, and a jury of 12 peers select the best ones.
The top 5 win prizes. How ecological is that?
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| 4 June, 2009 - International Women and Motorcycling Conference 2009 | AMA is organizing their International Women & Motorcycling Conference for August in Colorado.
Women can learn more about the joys of riding a motorcycle, riding alone on long adventure trips, dealing with dealers, etc. The 4 day event has several guest speakers, including Carla King who is currently riding solo in Morocco.
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| 3 June, 2009 - France: Fire Brigade Hold Their 10th Motorcycle Safety Course | The French fire brigade are very well respected and liked by the French. Therefore, when they organize an event, it is usually well attended.
On the 27th of June, they are holding their 10th training for cars and motorcycles. In the day long event you learn to respect each other on the road (car and motorcycle), you learn a thing or two about riding, and you get to meet professionals, even celebrities.
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| 29 December, 2008 - Motorcycling Through The Year 2008 | Here's my take on what happened during 2008 in the motorcycle world.
Races, manufacturers and people are all covered in this "year in review".
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| 13 October, 2008 - Win A Ducati Monster Motorcycle At Charity Raffle | Our buddies at ProItalia are holding a charity raffle. For US$ 25, you get the chance of winning a Ducati Monster 696 motorcycle.
Winner will be announced at the upcoming Love Ride!
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| 10 October, 2008 - Intermot 2008 - The Girls | Here's the last photo article of the Intermot 2008 motorcycle exhibition; the girls (the ladies, women, demo dollies).
Breathtaking girls, and some less breathtaking, but all nice to watch. Without them, the show would be less interesting.
27 photos, so it might take some time loading.
Enjoy
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| 9 October, 2008 - Intermot 2008 - Odds and Ends | Here's a collection of photos of stuff I found at the Intermot Motorcycle Exhibition that would not fit in a dedicated article.
Some nice motorcycles, and some funny stuff.
Enjoy
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| 8 October, 2008 - Intermot 2008 - Royal Enfield | Royal Enfield, apart from two charming ladies, had some new old motorcycles, or old new motorcycles at the show.
Here they are, more shortly.
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| 8 October, 2008 - Intermot 2008 - Scooters | Back on popular demand (well one person, Maggie), here's a look at the scooters of Intermot motorcycle exhibition.
There are sooooo many, mostly from China, that they could have a separate show as big as Intermot.
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| 7 October, 2008 - Intermot 2008 - Honda Motorcycles | Honda had nothing to show, despite a nice show.
The only thing they showed was a concept motorcycle that will probably never the light of day.
Only KTM was worse....
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| 7 October, 2008 - Intermot 2008 - Triumph Motorcycles | Triumph motorcycles only had one motorcycle to show that hasn't been seen in the wild yet; the Triumph Thunderbird.
It's big, it's heavy and it's expensive.
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| 7 October, 2008 - Intermot 2008 - SCOOP. BMW To Use Normal Indicators | Our buddies at Dutch site Oliepeil have just discovered that BMW are going back to the normal way indicators are used on motorcycles.
Finally, after years of fighting, BMW finally have decided to listen.
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| 7 October, 2008 - Intermot 2008 - Ducati Motorcycle: Free Back Protectors | Ducati managed to stir a buzz, by announcing that as off now, any new Ducati motorcycle purchased in Europe, will receive a top of the line, Dainese, back protector free of charge.
It's part of the Saving 25,000 Lines in Europe. Further, Ducati showed the 1100 Monster, GT 1000 Touring and the 1100 Multistrada S motorcycle in white.
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| 7 October, 2008 - Intermot 2008 - Kawasaki Motorcycles | Kawasaki had a very interesting way of showing their 2009 motorcycle model range...
They used pretty girls......
Works for me....
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| 7 October, 2008 - Intermot 2008 - BMW Motorcycles | BMW's presentation consisted (of course of 90% financial) of the three new K1300 motorcycles; K1300GT, K1300S and K1300R and the new BMW SuperBike motorcycle and one of its racers, Ruben Xaus.
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| 6 October, 2008 - Intermot 2008 - Suzuki Motorcycles | First press conference is done, and here's what it looked like.
Several motorcycle celebrities, 1 real new motorcycle, and 2 updated models. 800 people, music and loads of motorcycles.
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| 6 October, 2008 - Intermot 2008 - Couple Of Facts | Back from the first press conference. here are some facts & figures of the Intermot motorcycle exhibitions in Koln, Germany.
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| 6 October, 2008 - Intermot 2008 - Build-up Glimpse | Here's a brief glimpse of what a major motorcycle exhibition like Intermot 2008 at Cologne, Germany, looks like a few days before opening.
Some are ready after a long weekend of hard work, and some are just starting, and will be working day and night.
First real conference is late this afternoon at 6 pm. Suzuki opens the ball...
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| 3 October, 2008 - Love Ride 25 - Anniversary Motorcycle Charity Ride | This October the 26th sees the 25th and anniversary issue of the famous Love Ride motorcycle ride out for charity.
Presided by none other than Jay Leno, this year features many motorcycle riding celebs. All for a good cause!
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| 27 August, 2008 - Open House For Hells Angels Motorcycle Club | The Amsterdam chapter of the Hell Angels motorcycle club are throwing a big party, and everyone is invited.
Entrance is free (donations accepted), and they even have a party for kids in the afternoon. Evening sees a live music band and DJ.
What are you waiting for?? Party Time!
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| 21 August, 2008 - Boston Bruins Motorcycle Rally For A Cause | I don't do local motorcycle ride outs, but here's an exception. 6 September, the Boston Bruins are organizing a motorcycle rally benefitting a cancer foundation.
After the ride, you get a BBQ and time to mingle. How cool is that (unless it rains, but then the event is held the following day).
There will be no bodychecking!
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| 2 July, 2008 - Black Motocross | Once a year there's a major motorcycle gathering in the East of The Netherlands, including 3 days of music by some 100 music bands on 12 different stages.
Sunday they hold the crazy "Black Cross Race", involving some 500 "motorcycles". The festival starts the 25th of July.
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| 1 July, 2008 - Soccer? Nope, MotoBall! | One of world's most boring games had it's finals last weekend: Euro 2008 Soccer.
but there's a more interesting version of what Europeans call Football: MotoBall. That's right, soccer played with motorcycles (250 cc bikes). They're having their own European Championships in August. That'll be more interesting. Here are a few photos and a video clip.
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| 27 June, 2008 - Members of European Parliament Motorcycle Ride | Once a year, the Federation of European Motorcycle Associations (FEMA) take the Members of the European Parliament out for a motorcycle ride.
It's a great idea, since it gives those politicians that vote for laws affecting us riders an idea what it is like to ride a motorcycle.
here's what the ride-out looks like from a participant's view (me).
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| 4 June, 2008 - Want To See ChopperTown and Brittown In Europe? | The directors/producers of the two successful motorcycle documentaries, ChopperTown : The Sinners and Brittown (both reviewed on this site) are touring Europe this month, screening their movies.
This is your chance to talk to the producers, watch the movies on a big screen and hang out with fellow bikers.
What are you waiting for...??
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| 14 April, 2008 - Red Bull X-Fighters Mexico 2008 | Spectacular photo of Mathieu Rebeaud at the RedBull X-Fighters in Mexico on the 4th of April 2008.
Takes a lot of guts to do these stunts...
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| 7 April, 2008 - 24 Hours of Le Mans Motorcycle Rest Stops | As usual, the French government and the FFMC (French Angry Biker Association) have put in place many rest stops for motorcycle riders attending the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans races on the 19th and 20th of April.
Here's the complete list of places where you can get food, drinks, gas, tire pressures, mechanics etc, and most important, meet your brother and sister bikers.
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| 21 February, 2008 - What Are You Doing In July 2010? | If you've got nothing planned during July 2010, here's an idea.
Join the EuroBike2010 journey, a motorcycle trip with 1,000's of other bikers, through 23 European countries.
All that to a) see Europe, b) help Unicef and c) break a World Record.
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| 7 August, 2007 - Harley-Davidson Coverage Of Sturgis 2007 | If you want to see what's happening at Sturgis, click over to Harley-Davidson.
They have reserved a large section of the website for Sturgis. See photos, videos and read the stories.
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| 6 August, 2007 - Sturgis 2007 Starts Today | Yes, it's that time of the year again. How time flies.
The Mecca of American Bikers starts today; Sturgis. 7 days of motorcycles, girls, motorcycles, music, motorcycles, fast food, motorcycles, fights, motorcycles, weird people, motorcycles, bikers, motorcycles... and motorcycles.
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| 2 August, 2007 - 5th Giornate Mondiali Guzzi Event Planned | Moto Guzzi are planned their annual motorcycle bash, called Giornate Mondial Guzzi (GMG), in September.
It's their 5th annual bash, and it looks like it's going to be bigger and better this year.
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| 28 June, 2007 - UK: Unity Ride | Unity Ride came after the 2005 terrorists attack on London, UK. Started by TheLondonBikers.com, it was supposed to be a small event; some 30 motorcycle riding through London. It turned out to be 3,500!
After the enormous success, they are planning another ride through London in August. This time, it's to raise awareness of the intolerance towards bikers.
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| 21 June, 2007 - Dainese Celebrating 35 Years | Dainese is getting old; 35 years to be exact.
As with most birthdays, they're celebrating, and are inviting you to their home for a party.
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| 4 May, 2007 - Canada’s National Female "Just Ride" Day | Today, 4th of May, has been proclaimed Canadian National "Just Ride" day for female motorcycle riders.
Organized by Motoress, just get on your trusty motorcycle, and ride. Anywhere will do, as long as your seen riding your bike.
You can also meet up with them this morning at Toronto's CNE.
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| 6 April, 2007 - Red Bull X-Fighters - Mexico 2007 | Here's the report of the Red Bull X-Fighters event held in Mexico last month.
I know that there are a lot of people who don't think much of these freestyle games on motorcycles, but even if you don't, the photos are amazing. I'm always dumbstruck by what they can do in the air on these motorcycles.
Don't try this at home.
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| 13 November, 2006 - At the Milan EICMA Motorcycle Show | | I'm in Milan, Italy, covering the EICMA Motorcycle Exhibition. Hopefully, internet dependent, you'll be seeing as good as live, the latest and greatest motorcycle products at the show. Tune in regularly ! |
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| 15 August, 2006 - "Boobs on Bikes" to go ahead | The topless motorcycle parade "Boobs on Bikes", despite attempts to stop it, is being held in Auckland, New Zealand. 23rd of August will see 30 topless ladies parading on motorcycles.
Way to go !
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| 11 August, 2006 - Video: The Travis Pastrana Double Back-Flip | | Even if you're not a freestyle fan, the Travis Pastrana double back-flip will not let you cold. Here's the video clip of him doing it the very first time ! Pretty incredible ! |
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| 7 August, 2006 - Sturgis 2006 | 500,000 motorcycles are gathering in the mythical and famous Sturgis biker meet. The largest in the world, Sturgis attracts bikers from around the world.
Here are some photos of the event as published by the newswires.
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| 20 July, 2006 - Wheels 2 Africa | US based Dakar race team, Team Rally Pan-America, have announced that *they* are sponsoring a charity (Wheels 2 Africa) that provides motorcycles for medical purposes in Africa.
So, after the race is over, the support trucks of Team Rally Pan-America will go back into Africa to help in the efforts of Wheels 2 Africa. Nice !
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| 23 May, 2006 - First Ever Female Motorcycle Expo | The very first Female Motorcycle Expo opens it doors 3 and 4 June in California, USA. Female motorcycle riders are mainstream now, and here to stay. 2 day event full of music and "seminars".
Looks like fun, men are welcome.
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| 9 February, 2006 - Your Chance To Ride The Famous TT-Assen Circuit | The famous and loved racing circuit of the TT-Assen opens its doors for the general motorcycle public for three days this year.
Your chance of trying to beat Rossi's time.
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| 31 January, 2006 - Getting Cold Here | While it's getting colder and colder, I'll need to brave the elements this weekend and go on my motorcycle to cover the Le Touquet EnduroPale beach race.
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| 24 January, 2006 - Learning to Ride Motorcycles With BMW | The famous double Guinness Book of Record holders, Kevin and Julie Sanders now offer a BMW training course for beginners.
Learn how to ride a motorcycle in a couple of days.
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| 23 December, 2005 - Motorcross/Enduro Holiday In France - Kids/Adults | Don't know what to do for your 2006 holidays ? Got kids who want to learn riding a motorcycle ? Here's the solution. A high park with several motocross/enduro circuits, motorcycles or quads, all under the watchful eyes of trained staff. Activities for kids.
107 room hotel. 200 people restaurant. A great holiday !
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| 19 December, 2005 - TITS in the Desert | 8 British motorcyclists are trading in their trusty BMW GSs for Honda C90 Scooters and riding them through the Sahara desert to Gambia.
Why ? For charity !! Loaded with medical equipment, they are leaving the 28th of December for their long, dangerous and memorable adventure.
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| 5 December, 2005 - Another Motorcycle Exhibition in Paris | Paris is to host a 2nd annual motorcycle show, the Paris Moto Show. To be held end February.
A new format show, with demonstrations and try-it-yourself tracks !
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| 5 October, 2005 - Tokyo Motorcycle Show | | Paris motorcycle show isn't even finished, and we start looking at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show starting end of the month. |
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| 30 September, 2005 - Paris 09: Yamaha - Take 2 | A closer look at the Yamaha FZ1, YZF - R6 motorcycles at the Mondial show in Paris.
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| 30 September, 2005 - Paris 08: Triumph | Triumph were showing their latest Scrambler and Daytona Triple at the Paris motorcycle exhibition.
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| 27 July, 2005 - Cannonball Motorcycle Run | The first Cannonball Motorcycle Run is on here in Europe; a special motorcycle event starting in the UK.
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| 14 January, 2005 - Ducati’s MotoGiro 2005 | Ducati and Dream Engine are holding their 5th road race, the MotoGiro 2005.
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| 12 April, 2004 - KTM Motorcycles Party | | KTM are throwing their annual party between 10 and 12 June this year. |
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| 5 March, 2004 - World Ducati Week | Ducati is holding its annual week long event in Italy.
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