Run For The Wall now in DC, will go to the Wall tomorrow
May 22, 2009 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
The Run For The Wall processions have now reached Washington, DC. Tomorrow they will head to the Wall, the Vietnam War Memorial. The Denver Motorcycle Examiner has been following Glenn and Cathy Buchholz, a Denver-area couple, who are on the ride. Here’s their latest update.
A motorcycle ride to remember
May 11, 2009 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
CHESTERFIELD — Three years ago, Chesterfield County police officer Gary J. Buro, 34, made the ultimate sacrifice when he was killed in the line of duty. Yesterday, about 100 fellow law enforcement officers, friends and supporters sat on their motor bikes and rode 90 miles through Virginia to launch the first annual Gary J. Buro Memorial Foundation Poker Run.
Major motorcycle safety event held at Pentagon
May 7, 2009 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
5/6/2009 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Senior leaders from the military services gathered together in the Pentagon parking lot May 1 to take part in a National Capital Region Joint Service Motorcycle Safety Event, designed to promote rider safety programs throughout the military.
The two-day event included motorcycle skills demonstrations, lectures on the proper use of safety equipment and a motorcycle rally. Event organizers had motorcycle simulators available for participants to test their riding skills and learn about critical decision making in various traffic scenarios such as inclement weather and increased vehicle volume.
May is “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month”
May 5, 2009 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
As the weather improves, motorcycle riders will be hitting the roads throughout the country. In anticipation of this, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration would like to remind motorists to “Share the Road” with motorcycle riders, while motorcycle riders are reminded to follow the rules of the road and wear safety helmets and other protective gear that will increase their visibility. Local organizations are joining with highway safety and law enforcement in proclaiming May 2009 as “Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.”
Ride Virginia for prizes
April 15, 2009 by Hersey · Leave a Comment
The Commonwealth of Virginia wants you to ride your motorcycle there, and they’re offering incentives that go beyond great scenery and interesting food.
From now through October, riders and passengers traveling in Virginia can collect prize points by having a special passport stamped at participating “Motorcycle Grand Tour” locations.
It’s Electric…
The Norton Electra Project provides motorcyle lovers with a way to conserve resources and looks to develop an electric motorcycle design.
As spring approaches, motorcycle enthusiasts will hit the road with a familiar rumbling thunder. If you find yourself in Highland County, Va., however, do not be surprised if you notice a soundless, silver motorbike whizzing by you. As Americans search for ways to conserve resources, lawyer and motorcycle enthusiast Brian Richardson has built an electric motorcycle in his kitchen.
A longtime lover of motorcycles, Richardson said he annually hosts a large motorcycle rally on his sheep farm, on which visitors can camp and hear live music during the event.
Walls of Death
Just an interesting article I ran across at http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2009/03/walls-of-death-in-amusement-parks-brief.html
Sandy and I make it a point to go see the Hell Riders Wall of Death Show at the Iron Horse Saloon during Biketoberfest. Great show, these guys take vintage motorcycles and ride them at high speeds around this wooden barrel. If you have seen the set up at an event but have never coughed up the few bucks to check out the show you should it is well worth it.
Ride FREE
Freedom: Evolution of the Motorcycle - July 3rd and 4th, 2009
February 19, 2009 by Hersey · 4 Comments
Technology and enthusiam in riding motorcycles has inspired change in motorcycle designs since their early origins in the late 19th century century. This exhibit explores these transformations through the designs by American, European, and Asian companies, and the explosion in modern popularity during the 20th century.
Opening reception: July 3rd 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. and July 4th 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.
music, food, vendors, special parking for motorcycles July 3rd @ 8:30 p.m. the band Butter will perform. For more information on this exhibit visit www.courthousegalleries.com
