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AMA Updates Recreational Riding Commissions For 2024

PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 21, 2024) — For the past 100 years, the American Motorcyclist Association has been at the forefront of providing riders with the opportunity to enjoy our excellent sport through recreational endeavors. As we strive to continue that goal into our next 100 years, the AMA is pleased to announce the 2024 Road

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2023 AMA Racing, Organizer and Volunteer Awards Announced

AMA recognizes Athletes, Organizers and Volunteers of the Year PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Feb. 13, 2024) — After another successful year of racing and recreational riding pursuits, the American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the winners of its 2023 AMA Racing, Organizer and Volunteer Awards. Awarded to the standout individuals and organizations that helped cultivate another thriving year of

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Rock Solid

77-year-old Rocco Spano has solidified himself as an integral part of the New Jersey enduro community February 7, 2024 (Story from the February 2024 edition of American Motorcyclist) By Keaton Maisano Over the years, certain names have become synonymous with motorcycling: Carmichael, Coombs, DeCoster and Davidson to name a few. For a pocket of riders in

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2024 Honda Transalp 750

Honda dusts off a late 1980s ADV nameplate and scores. Is Less More? Yes! Jan. 19, 2024 (Story from the January 2024 edition of American Motorcyclist) By John Burns Downsizing being all the rage these days, here comes Honda right on schedule with an all-new lighter, friendlier, and cheaper ADV bike. Sure the Africa Twin is

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Safer Together

The Connected Motorcycle Consortium demonstrates new technology for improved rider safety Jan. 9, 2024 (Story from December edition of American Motorcyclist) By Keaton Maisano Most motorcyclists know this, and study after study have confirmed it, but it bears repeating, as it affects street riders just about every time they climb aboard a motorcycle: The most dangerous

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Motorcycle Group Get Your Groove On
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A Groovy Gathering

Midwest Women Riders Get Your Groove On event empowers and entertains By Debi Wilder What event has plenty of tie-dye and two-wheel fun? The Midwest Women Riders Get Your Groove On event, of course! The first time I attended the Midwest Women Riders Get Your Groove On (GYGO) moto event in 2021 in Woodstock, Ill.,

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AMA Congratulates 2023 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Jett Lawrence

Also honors 2023 AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Jesse Thomas PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 18, 2023) — The American Motorcyclist Association offers its congratulations to 2023 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Jett Lawrence, as well as the 2023 AMA Dud Perkins Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, the late Jesse Thomas. “Many riders made great contributions

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Meriden MC Hits Century Mark

The Connecticut club traces back to 1923 Dec. 5, 2023 (Story from November edition of American Motorcyclist) By Keaton Maisano Six months prior to the inception of the American Motorcyclist Association in the spring of 1924, a motorcycle club in the city of Meriden, Conn., was taking its first steps on a century-long journey. The Meriden

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Capital City MC Celebrates 110th Anniversary

Club stays strong and grows through changing landscape October 17, 2023 (Story from October edition of American Motorcyclist) By Joe Perfecto In the heart of downtown Sacramento, Calif., there stands an unassuming, little WWII-era bungalow, with the entryway overhang bearing the words CAPITAL CITY MOTORCYCLE CLUB, hand-painted in orange. On a given Friday evening, passersby

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Beta USA Agrees To Three-Year Extension As Title Sponsor For Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series

Beta USA to serve in the role through 2026  PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 26, 2023) — Having served as the Title Sponsor for the Beta AMA National Dual Sport Series since 2015, motorcycle manufacturer Beta USA will remain in the role through 2026. “Beta USA has been the perfect title sponsor for our national dual sport

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