AMA News & Notes: January 2025
AMA News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the American Motorcyclist Association, designed to inform motorcyclists of rights-related issues and events in the United States and around the world.
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Tim James Named 2024 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year
- by Jack Emerson
- December 17, 2024
James elevated the adventure and dual-sport riding communities throughout the year while serving as Board President of Backcountry Discovery Routes Photo Credit: Ely Woody PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Dec. 17, 2024) — The American Motorcyclist Association congratulates the 2024 AMA Motorcyclist of the Year Tim James, whose service as the Board President of Backcountry Discovery Routes (BDR)
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AMA News & Notes: December 2024
- by Jack Emerson
- December 1, 2024
AMA News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the American Motorcyclist Association, designed to inform motorcyclists of rights-related issues and events in the United States and around the world.
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AMA News & Notes: November 2024
- by Jack Emerson
- November 1, 2024
AMA News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the American Motorcyclist Association, designed to inform motorcyclists of rights-related issues and events in the United States and around the world.
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Vote Like a Motorcyclist!
- by Jack Emerson
- November 1, 2024
On Nov. 5, the American public will decide its next leaders in the White House, U.S. Capitol Building and multiple state capitals across the country. As Americans it’s our civic duty to vote, and as riders it’s our duty to Vote Like a Motorcyclist! As you prepare to hit the ballot box, it’s important to
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AMA News & Notes: October 2024
- by Jack Emerson
- October 1, 2024
AMA News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the American Motorcyclist Association, designed to inform motorcyclists of rights-related issues and events in the United States and around the world.
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California Signs Law Regarding Sanctioned Event Permit for Off-Highway Motorcycle Competition
- by Jack Emerson
- September 26, 2024
CA SB 708 creates new competition permit program in wake of dissolution of the Red Sticker Program in 2021 Photo Credit: AMA PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 26, 2024) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed Senate Bill 708 into law on Sept. 22, which created a much-needed off-highway competition vehicle permit program after the California Air
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AMA Distributes Sound Meter Kits to Four Chartered Clubs
- by Jack Emerson
- September 9, 2024
PICKERINGTON, Ohio (Sept. 9, 2024) — As part of its commitment to further educate riders about sound levels, the American Motorcyclist Association will once again distribute sound test kits to four chartered clubs across the country. This year’s recipients of the annual AMA Sound Meter Program include the Coast Riders Motorcycle Club, Trail Riders of
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AMA News & Notes: September 2024
- by Jack Emerson
- September 1, 2024
AMA News & Notes is a monthly publication compiled and edited by the American Motorcyclist Association, designed to inform motorcyclists of rights-related issues and events in the United States and around the world.
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AMA Mourns the Loss of Devoted Motorcycle Advocate Dave Pickett
- by Jack Emerson
- August 26, 2024
Pickett served as President and Legislative Action Officer of AMA District 36 The American Motorcyclist Association mourns the loss of Dave Pickett, who dedicated his life to advocating for the rights of motorcyclists throughout Northern California and Western Nevada. Pickett, a lifelong motorcyclist and AMA Life Member, served as President of AMA District 36 from