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Jim Witters

If you love the look of the 1959 Triumph Bonneville and want a modern take on the iconic machine then consider getting a 2021 Triumph T100 Bud Ekins Special Edition.

This 900cc twin celebrates AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Ekins, who was a top desert racer and Triumph’s largest dealer in the 1960s, based in Sherman Oaks, Calif. He was one of the first Americans to compete in the World Championship Motocross Grand Prix circuit in Europe during the 1950s. Ekins also earned gold medals in the ISDT (now International Six Day Enduro).

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Gina Gaston

With Halloween approaching it’s a great time to go on a spooky ride.

A good place to start? The Headless Horseman Bridge in Sleepy Hallow, N.Y.

Apparently there really was a Sleepy Hallow bridge that author Washington Irving made famous in the story The Legend of Sleepy Hallow 200 years ago. In the well-known tale, Ichabod Crane, fleeing a horseman with a pumpkin head, rode his horse, Gunpowder, across the wooden bridge at quite a clip.

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Jim Witters

The Sturgis, S.D., City Council voted to back a modified Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Aug. 7-16, the Rapid City Journal reported.

Council members voted to cancel the traditional opening ceremony, B-1 flyover, photo towers and other events. There will be hand sanitizing stations throughout the city because of the COVID-19 virus.

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Jim Witters

Businesses pledge to move forward, even if town will not More than 50 businesses in the Sturgis, S.D., area pledged to host the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on Aug. 7-16, even if the city council opts out of supporting the event. The City Council and city manager apparently were mulling over

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Jim Witters

More than 90 custom items up for bid including race-worn gear and bike plastics from the sports top names The following is an industry press release … Ellenton, Fla. — Round 7 of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, season at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on

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Jim Witters

The following is an industry press release … MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The first round of qualifying for the 2020 Loretta Lynn’s MX vs. ATV Online Championship concluded  April 18-19. More than 1,190 riders attempted to qualify for the championship during the first weekend. A total of 658 Xbox users attempted

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Jim Witters

If you want to experience 2,700 acres of off-road riding fun, grab some riding buddies or your family and head out to the Red River Motorcycle Trails in Bulcher, Texas. Red River was established 1972 and has come to be known by several different names. Bulcher and Muenster are two

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Jim Witters

The following is an industry press release … BORGO PANIGALE (Bologna, Italy)  – Even more fun and high performance, featuring an original design, the new Ducati Scrambler 1100 PRO and 1100 Sport PRO are the ideal choice for those who want to ride a motorcycle with a 1079 cm³ engine

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Jim Witters

An industry press release is promotional material written and distributed by a company, organization or individual to inform the public about an event, product or service. Industry press releases are not written by employees of the American Motorcyclist Association. AMA staff members do assess industry press releases for their interest to AMA members and general noteworthiness.

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James Holter

Enduros offer adventure, friendship, tough trails and opportunities to triumph. Entering one might just be the best 50 bucks you’ll ever spend. By James Holter When Coach, my fellow Row 30 rider and colleague, asked me Monday morning if spending nine minutes helping him at the Ohio State Enduro Championship

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