Its reported that police in Horry County issued 122 warnings and made 139 cases with bond or fines. Officials state that these tickets were written for equipment violations, speeding, disregarding a traffic signal, and vehicle license violations. Meanwhile police officers in Myrtle Beach responded to 659 misdemeanors and 451 traffic-related incidents.

Now local residents, officials, businesses and police in the area are gearing up for the for the annual Atlantic Beach Memorial Day Bikefest this weekend.

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70s country rockers Molly Hatchet – Saturday, June 22 from 9 PM-11 PM at Jagermeister Stage, Train Station

Broken Spoke Saloon, the world’s largest biker bar! Locations at Train Station, Biker Mall and Peoples Natural Gas Park

ABATE Thunderbash 2013! Official Thunder Welcome Party
Thurs., June 20: Gates open 5 PM with live music by Hot Damn from 5 PM-8 PM; Frankie and The Nomads from 9 PM-12 AM  Fri., June 21: Gates open 11 AM with afternoon biker games; live music 3 PM-6 PM by Wicked; 6 PM-9 PM The Jukebox Bombers; 9 PM-12 AM Rust;  T-shirt contest at 12 AM  Sat., June 22: Gates open 11 AM with live music 3 PM-6 PM Dakota; 6 PM-9 PM Blue Collar Fate;  9 PM-12 AM Octane;  T-shirt contest at 12 AM.  Admission and motorcycle parking is free. Adult refreshments and entertainment, tattoo artist. Motorcycle tent camping only. No one under 21 admitted! ID required!

Grease & Gears and Cycle Source
The Cycle Source Custom Bike Show is on Saturday, June 22. One of five shows Cycle Source is doing across the country. First place winner will have a full feature in Cycle Source Magazine. Grease & Gears will be hosting and filming a ride through Johnstown on Sunday, June 23. Participants are filmed and photographed

The Jake and Elwood Blues Revue -  Sat. June 23rd at Central Park at 1 PM and at PNG Park at 4 PM. .com

The Stickers – Sun. June 23at PMG Park at 2:30 PM.

Windber Rumbles with Thunder in the Valley Sponsored by Windber Fire
Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22. Live entertainment, vendors, pubs. Sponsored by Windber Hotel and Windber Borough. Camping is available at Windber Stadium. Featuring ECXFMX Action Sports Stunt Show, live entertainment and more!

Eric Lindell & The Sunliners with Anson Funderburgh – Blues – Thursday, June 20  from 10 PM-Midnight at Jagermeister Stage, Train Station

John Howie & The Rosewood Bluff – Alternative Country – Saturday, June 22 from 7 PM-8:30 PM at PNG Park

Tom Watt & The Fruitcakes Band – Island Style – Thursday, June 20 from 9:30 PM-Midnight at PNG park

Rock Demarco – World’s Fastest Painter

The Flow Band – Thursday, June 20 from 7 PM-9 PM at PNG Park

Legends of Pittsburgh Music Friday, June 21
Jimmy Adler Band – Blues – Friday, June 21 from 7 PM-9 PM at Jagermeister Stage, Train Station

Norman Nardini – Rock – Friday, June 21 from 4 PM-6 PM at Jagermeister Stage, Train Station

Joe Grushecky & The Houserockers – Rock – Friday, June 21 from 10 PM-12 AM at Jagermeister Stage, Train Station

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Celebrate in style with emcee Jack Schit as he guides you through Spoke event favorites such as, Jason Grimes of Northeast Chop Shop’s live bike build, the Broken Spoke’s female oil wrestling with some of the area’s hottest ladies (1 lucky volunteer from the audience will get to help the ladies get oiled and ready) and of course, mechanical bull rides along with fantastic drink specials.

The Broken Spoke Saloon Laconia is located at 1072 Watson Road (On Route 2) and has been hard at work during the off-season. The Spoke has improved the property for the very best party in Weirs Beach with an outdoor entertainment area, music indoors every weekend, all summer long – and still no cover!

Check out the Broken Spoke website, www.BrokenSpoke.com, for the full music schedule, menu and more!

Broken Spoke Saloon 2013 Laconia Motorcycle Week Music & Entertainment Schedule, Please Note: All Artists and Times Subject to Change:
Saturday, June 8th
12:00 p.m. – Leaving Eden
4:15 p.m. –  Jodie & Fried Cactus
8:30 p.m. – Jasmine Cain
Oil Wrestling

Sunday, June 9th
12:00 p.m. –  Michael Vincent
4:15 p.m. –  Chyldz Play
8:30 p.m. –  Jasmine Cain

Monday, June 10th
12:00 p.m. –  Chris Fitz
4:15 p.m. –  Joe Santana
8:30 p.m. –  Jasmine Cain

Tuesday, June 11th
12:00 p.m. –  Leaving Eden
4:15 p.m. –  Joe Santana
8:30 p.m. –  The Peacheaters (Allman Brothers tribute)

Wednesday, June 12th
12:00 p.m. –  Eclipse Unplugged
4:15 p.m. –  The Peacheaters (Allman Brothers tribute)
8:30 p.m. –  Farrell Webber
Oil Wrestling

Thursday, June 13th
12:00 p.m. –  Eclipse Unplugged
4:15 p.m. –  TBA
7:45 p.m. –  7 Bridges Road (Eagles tribute)
10:30 p.m. – James Montgomery & Friends

Friday, June 14th
12:00 p.m. – Eclipse Unplugged
4:15 p.m. –  Leaving Eden
7:45 p.m. –  Last Child (Aerosmith tribute)
10:30 p.m. – Jon Butcher Band

Saturday, June 15th
12:00 p.m. –  The Outsiders
4:15 p.m. –  Jodie & Fried Cactus
7:45 p.m. –  Houses of the Holy (Led Zeppelin tribute)
10:30 p.m. – Foghat
Oil Wrestling

The Broken Spoke Saloon is the world’s biggest biker bar, with locations across the country including Sturgis, South Dakota; Daytona, Florida; Johnstown, Pennsylvania; and Laconia, New Hampshire. You’re bound to be close to one of them, so stop by during the next rally at those locations. For more info: www.brokenspoke.com.

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Gunny, best known for his role as a Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant in the film, “Full Metal Jacket”, is deeply involved in advocating for the rights of active and retired or discharged members of the U.S. armed forces. He will attend Rolling Thunder XXVI as an official representative of Victory Motorcycles, saluting U.S. military personnel and their families on behalf of Victory employees and the community of Victory riders.

“We enjoy the freedom to ride because of the service and sacrifice of our nation’s military personnel, and we’re honored to have the Gunny represent our brand at this Memorial Day weekend event,” said Steve Menneto, VP of Victory Motorcycles.

On the Saturday of Rolling Thunder XXVI weekend, motorcyclists will have the opportunity to ride with Gunny to support the U.S. military. Gunny will make appearances on Saturday, May 25, at four Washington, D.C., area Victory Motorcycle dealerships and riders can join him as he rides between dealerships. Visit the Victory Motorcycles Facebook page for details on where and how to ride with Gunny.

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Weekend Highlights include:

Friday, May 24
* Candlelight vigil at the Vietnam Wall led by the Flame of Freedom which will escort Gold Star and Blue Star families to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to their country, and those who are still missing or held prisoner – 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 25
* TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors) – visit with the children of fallen heroes 11 a.m.
* Saturday Program – Speakers and Musical Tribute at the stage in front of the Reflecting Pool facing the Lincoln Memorial from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.  Gordon Painter , J.D. Micals and Ben Mason.
* Harley-Davidson of Washington – 9407 Livingston Road, Fort Washington, MD – free barbeque 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
* U.S. Navy Memorial wreath presentation – 11 a.m.
* Rolling Thunder Hospitality Room – Hyatt Regency, Crystal City – 8 p.m.

Sunday, May 26
* Rolling Thunder Demonstration – leaves Pentagon North Parking Lot at noon
*  Program of speakers and Musical Tribute to Veterans at the stage in front of the Reflecting Pool facing the Lincoln Memorial from 1:30 – 5 p.m.

The Rolling Thunder, Inc. Flame of Freedom will also be transported via motorcycle escort from Oklahoma to Washington, DC, arriving May 24. The Flame will be used at the candlelight vigil to escort Gold Star families as they walk along the Vietnam Wall during the May 24 candlelight remembrance.

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“It’s a known fact that motorcycle collisions with autos can have some of the most tragic consequences and it’s been our goal to help ensure the roads are shared safely by all motorists and riders” said Keith Rutman, vice president of Allstate’s Specialty Lines unit. “The ONE program has received outstanding support from the rider community and our local jurisdiction partners. We wanted to provide an outlet for people to share their stories, reach other riders and warn them on a peer level about potential risks a rider can face.”

Launching with the 2013 kickoff of the ONE program is the Rider Risk MapSM, an application on the Allstate Motorcycle Facebook page where the community can view current ONE installations across the United States in addition to flagging potential road hazards. With each flag submission, the application user can post photos of the road and leave commentary about the hazards, encouraging open dialog for other riders to voice their experiences. The interactive map of North America also allows riders to plan their routes and see the road hazards other users have posted along the way.

A new study indicates motorcycle fatalities have increased approximately 9% in 2012, resulting in nearly 5,000 deaths and an all-time high over the past decade. Currently, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has no standard sign for motorcycle awareness in its Manual of Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Simply reading, “Watch for Motorcycles,” a sign was developed by Allstate in 2012 and it was ruled in compliance with the MUTCD by the FHWA.

“We’ve definitely seen an increased level of activism from the rider community,” said Rutman. “The ONE program and Allstate Motorcycle Facebook page are here to facilitate conversations about motorcycle safety awareness and start a movement to help decrease motorcycle-auto collisions in the future.”

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 46% of all multi-vehicle crashes occur at intersections, often times as a result of a vehicle turning left, impeding the motorcyclist’s right-of-way.ii  The ONE program’s yellow, diamond-shaped warning sign was created following 2 years of development, which included temporary installations in various U.S. cities between 2010 and 2011.  The signs were designed to establish a standardized warning device that can be used by any local or state agency and would be recognizable to riders and motorists across the country. Through this program, Allstate works with local traffic authorities to identify dangerous intersections for riders and then donates and installs warning signs at the determined locations to increase awareness of motorcycles.

The first 2013 permanent installation of the “Watch for Motorcycles” warning signs will take place today in Strongsville, Ohio, outside of Cleveland. Working closely with the City of Strongsville, Allstate is donating and installing the warning signs to help prevent motorcycle crashes at dangerous intersections in the future. Additional signs will be installed in other cities across the country throughout the year.

Now in its fifth year, Allstate’s ONE program has evolved from general motorcycle awareness education, to installing temporary warning signs at dangerous intersections in more than 30 cities from 2010 through 2011, to 16 permanent installations in 2012 of the warning signs promoting motorcycle safety.

Allstate will continue to work with local departments of transportation across the country to identify dangerous intersections and donate and install additional signs in the future.

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In his role as Master of Ceremonies, John Paul DeJoria will introduce the Sturgis Motorcycle Museum Class of 2013.  The inductees for 2013 are:

“Still” Ray Fitzgerald – Freedom Fighters Hall of Fame – Motorcycle rights advocate in Nevada then Arizona.

Russ Brown – Motorcycle attorney and founder of BAM, a free breakdown and legal assistance service for motorcyclists that currently has close to two million members.

Rick Fairless – Master bike builder and founder and owner of Strokers Dallas, Strokers Ink and Storkers Ice Bar and Grill in Dallas.

Bill Gikling (J.C. “Pappy” Hoel Outstanding Achievement Award) – Motorcycle dealer for Harley-Davidson and Yamaha motorcycles. He worked with Pappy Hoel to start the White Plate Flat Trackers.

Marjoe Gortner – Television producer who organized the 2000 television show “Sturgis: The Great Ride.”  It was the first motorcycle related show to air on a non-sports oriented channel.

Lonnie Isam, Sr. – a well-known expert in the history of antique American motorcycles who has bought, sold, collected and restored hundreds of them.

The annual Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame Induction Breakfast is scheduled on Wednesday, August 7 at 9:00 a.m. at The Lodge at Deadwood in Deadwood, SD.

Breakfast tickets are available for a $35.00 donation, tables of eight for $300.00.  Tickets can be purchased through the Museum at 605.347.2001 or on line at www.sturgismuseum.com/cart/

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The annual Biker Belles Celebration will kick off in historic Deadwood, SD, with special events for all Biker Belles participants. A comfort zone, including massage, shopping and other amenities will be available as well as a photo booth for fun snapshots with fellow Biker Belles. An inspiring Symposium paneled by leading women in the industry, including Shelly Rossemeyer, Laura Klock, and Jessi Combs will follow registration. An escorted ride through the beautiful canyons of the Black Hills will be led by Ride Captain Meg McDonough and arrive at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip.

The special Biker Belles reception at the Chip’s Russ Brown Events Center highlights fun, friends, and fashion with live music provided by none other than Iron Cowgirl Missy, a biker fashion show featuring Harley-Davidson MotorClothes, and live and silent auctions of donated items from industry companies. To top off the festivities, Shelly Rossmeyer and the Rossmeyer family of Destination Daytona have generously donated a Harley-Davidson motorcycle to be customized by moto-celebrity Jessi Combs, show host of All Girls Garage and Overhaulin’. The finished bike will be featured in the live auction, which is open to the public this year to help broaden the message of support for women in motorcycling.

“It doesn’t get any bigger in Sturgis than the Buffalo Chip and Harley-Davidson. We are very excited to be working with Harley-Davidson and Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona, as part of one the most iconic brands in motorcycling. The Biker Belles Celebration is a distinctive event, showcasing the women motorcycling community’s generosity by supporting two deserving charities while providing women riders a home, a platform, and an opportunity to have fun and celebrate motorcycling.” – Toni Woodruff, Project Manager of Biker Belles – Sturgis Buffalo Chip

Tickets for the 2013 Biker Belles celebration are available at www.BikerBelles.com or by calling (605) 347-9000. The ticket contribution is $45 per person with 100% going directly to the chosen charities. This ride is open to all men, women, riders and non-riders who support women in motorcycling. Tickets to Tuesday’s concert headliner, Toby Keith, may be purchased separately.

More Sturgis Buffalo Chip camping, concert and events information can be found on www.BuffaloChip.com. The 32nd annual Buffalo Chip festival has a growing list of one-of-a-kind events that take place August 2-11, 2013 during the 73rd Sturgis motorcycle rally.  View them at www.BuffaloChip.Com/EVENTS.aspx.

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The Lucas Oil Pro Motocross event promoters have donated 50 General Admission tickets for each of the 12 rounds of the Nationals to Vet Tix, which will be available to all military veterans through VetTix.org.

“We are thrilled that for the second year in a row veterans will be able to experience the Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship,” said CEO and Founder of Vet Tix Michael Focareto. “We’re also incredibly grateful that organizations like this are thinking of Vet Tix first when it comes to philanthropic opportunities.”

Major sports franchises from Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, National Football League, and National Hockey League have also partnered with Vet Tix, as have World Wrestling Entertainment and Professional Bull Riders. Lucas Oil Pro Motocross is one of the first prominent motorsports in the country to offer this one-of-a-kind service to all veterans of the armed services.

Vet Tix is a national nonprofit organization based in Phoenix that provides free tickets to veterans and active-duty members of the military and their families. The concept of Vet Tix was developed in 2008 by U.S. Navy veteran Michael Focareto. Since then, the organization has given away more than 300,000 tickets to veterans nationwide. More information about Vet Tix can be found at VetTix.org.

The 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship kicks off next Saturday, May 18, with the Red Bull Hangtown Motocross Classic in Sacramento, Calif. The world’s best riders will compete over the course of 12 rounds on the most renowned motocross tracks in the country.

Tickets for all rounds of the 2013 Lucas Oil Pro Motocross Championship can be purchased at www.allisports.com.

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Staying true to its heritage, the revival of the Indian Motorcycle brand will debut with the introduction of the 2014 Indian Chief. First introduced in 1922, the legendary Indian Chief is historically the brand’s most popular selling model and is widely recognized by motorcycling enthusiasts around the world as one of the most iconic motorcycles ever produced. The Indian Chief is the flagship of the brand’s 112-year product lineup, and it has come to proudly represent the spirit of the Indian Motorcycle brand.

“We are honored to make today’s important announcements at this time, as it was roughly 112 years ago that the very first Indian Motorcycle prototype was demonstrated to the press on the streets in Springfield, Massachusetts,” said Vice President of Polaris Motorcycles Steve Menneto. “We’re especially proud to reveal that our inaugural model will be the iconic Indian Chief. Riders around the world will be thrilled to know their choice in American motorcycles will now come in the form of an all-new Indian Chief.”

In addition to announcing the first model to come out of the Spirit Lake, Iowa production plant, pricing for the all-new 2014 Indian Chief will start at an MSRP of $18,999. Inventory is expected to be available at Indian Motorcycle dealerships throughout North America later in the year. Additional Indian Motorcycle dealerships will be opening across the country this summer to accommodate bike demand and service needs.

To view a short video clip in support of today’s announcement, or to see a silhouette image of the flagship 2014 Indian Chief, visit www.indianmotorcycle.com.

“When Polaris Industries acquired this brand two years ago, our goal from the outset was to leverage our engineering, manufacturing and operational prowess as a market leader in powersports to design and build a truly exceptional motorcycle that represents the perfect balance of legendary heritage and brilliant, state-of-the-art engineering and technology,” continued Menneto. “All of us at Indian Motorcycle are very proud to offer the 2014 Indian Chief at a starting price of $18,999. We set out to make the power and heritage of this beautiful new bike available at a price point that is competitive and more accessible to people who are looking for authenticity and choice in American motorcycles.”

The new Indian Chief will be revealed at the 73rd annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, which runs August 3-11, 2013. Specific details on the launch timing will be announced this summer. The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the world’s largest motorcycle rally, was started in 1936 by an Indian Motorcycle club, the famed Jackpine Gypsies. Indian Motorcycle is proud to reclaim that heritage and share the historic reveal of the 2014 Indian Chief with the rider community at  the 2013 Sturgis Rally.

For more information follow them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/indianmotocycle, and Like Us at www.facebook.com/indianmotorcycle.

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The incorrect label could cause the operator to overload the motorcycle which may result in handling issues and/or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Triumph will notify owners and replace the labels with corrected GVWR data, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule.

Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-854-2010 for more information. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V180000.

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Of the 66 bikes competing in the Freestyle class, the 2013 World Championship title was taken by Medaza Cycles’ Rondine. Don Cronin and Michael O’Shea, the two Irish men responsible for the build created a one-off frame to carry the single-cylinder, 1971 Moto Guzzi Nuovo Falcone 500 engine. They were also responsible for hand-forming the aluminium bodywork and the heavily modified V-Rod swingarm, which is used as a girder style front fork, on the bike which previously took top honours at the 2013 Irish Motorcycle and Scooter show in Dublin.

Laurent Dutruel originally built Tribute to Hagakure to take to Bonneville and compete with during Speed Week. Although there is no official record for a fully rigid bike, Laurent took his bicycle style inspired, Buell engined machine to 208kph on the salt, and he has now followed that achievement with the motorcycle taking second place in the Freestyle class at this year’s World Championship.

Pete Pearson, of Rocket Bobs in the UK, describes his third placed bike, Gas’d Rat, as: “A rocket bobber built from a Shovel powered, fully redesigned, re-engineered and fabricated FXS.”

In a first for the Championship, a Taiwanese builder took a class win when Winston Yeh, of Rough Crafts, lifted the trophy in the Modified Harley class for his all black, Sportster-based Stealth Bullet, which featured a carbon gas tank and an oil-in-frame conversion.

Claiming the win for Italy in the Retro Modified class was Inglourious Basterds Cycles with Bastarda Senza Gloria a ‘48/’79 Pan/FX Shovel special fitted with the company’s own adjustable Springer front end.

Laurent Dutruel was called to the stage a second time when his turbo charged XR1200 was named the winner of the Street Performance class. Laurent now plans to ship the bike to the US in the summer so that he can ride from San Francisco to the Bonneville Salt Flats and once there attempt to set a record on the bike in the 1350 M-PBG class.

Completing the line-up of winners was Second City Customs from the UK, whose bike The Naughty Gentleman took S&S Cycle’s recognition award in the Production Manufacturer class.

Next year the 11th Annual World AMD World Championship of Custom Bike Building will again be staged at the Big Bike Europe Expo in Essen, Germany. New for 2014 will be a cafe racer World Champion class. For more info: www.BigBikeEurope.com, and www.AMDChampionship.com.

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Medaza Cycles’ Rondine

Tribute to Hagakure

Rocket Bobs’ Gas’d Rat

Rough Crafts – Stealth Bullet

Inglourious Basterds Cycles’ Bastarda Senza Gloria

Zen Motorcycles’ XR1200

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This weekend’s visitors will be among the first to see the Hall of Fame’s latest exhibit, “2 Wheels + Motor, an International Art Exhibition.” A free moto-trials off-road motorcycle exhibition also will take place on the AMA campus this weekend.

“Not only is the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame a place for motorcyclists to appreciate our shared heritage, but it also showcases our inductees’ significance within society as a whole,” said Jeffrey V. Heininger, chairman of the American Motorcycle Heritage Foundation, which oversees the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. “Our Family Fun Day is an excellent opportunity for members of the local community to stop by and learn what we’re all about — and that includes our latest exhibit of motorcycle-inspired art.”

“2 Wheels + Motor, an International Art Exhibition” features art created by mixed-media specialists, photographers, sculptors, painters, illustrators, jewelers and potters. Dozens of new artists have contributed their work to the exhibit, which includes several pieces created just for this exhibition.

“We are thrilled that more artists are stepping forward to be a part of our growing exhibit,” Heininger said. “Each piece is inspiring and entertaining in its own way and helps bridge the gap between rider and non-rider alike. This exhibit truly has something for everyone.”

In addition to the new art exhibit, the main hall of the museum showcases the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame itself, highlighting the people who have had a major impact in all areas of American motorcycling. Also on display is the popular exhibit “Dirt-Track! All-American Motorcycle Racing” that celebrates the storied history of the men and machines that have battled it out on the dirt oval.

“2 Wheels + Motor, an International Art Exhibition” is curated by Ric Stewart, also a contributing artist. Other artists are: Matthew Anderle, sculptor; David Argento, illustrator; Wesley R. Baker, painter; Dale Bert, painter; Don Bradley, painter; Jim Brothers, sculptor; Bernardo Corman, sculptor; Katherine Crowley, painter; Jeff Decker, sculptor; Von Dutch, painter; Manon Elder, painter; Tom Fritz, painter; Jeff Gaither, sculptor and painter; Derek Gibson, illustrator; Ken Goodson, painter; and Kathy Grace, sculptor.

Also on display are works by Michael Guinane, painter; Eric Herrmann, painter; Walter L. Herrmann, sculptor; Ron Jasin, painter; Patrick Jilbert, painter; Kristi Kloss, jeweler; Frank Laskowski, painter; Michael Lichter, photographer; Lory Lockwood, painter; Joseph Lombardo, painter; Bill Meyer, illustrator; Harry Miller, illustrator; Jason Morgan, painter; Kristin Morris, sculptor; Jongseok Oh, sculptor; Steve Posson, sculptor; Peter Rasmussen, sculptor; Kraig Richard, glass sculptor; Tim Rietenbach, painter; Guenevere Schwien, painter; Michael Siculan, sculptor and painter; Shane Siculan, painter; Siege, painter; Kent Stewart, sculptor; Kevin Stewart, sculptor; Jeral Tidwell, painter; David Uhl, painter; Susan Ward, painter; Mary Watt Yeadon, painter; Brad White, sculptor; Reed White, painter; and Roger Williams, painter.

For more information, call the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame at (614) 856-2222 or go to www.motorcyclemuseum.org.

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“The Broken Spoke Saloon campground and resort has always been the place to be for bikers looking for plenty of space, great scenic views and, of course, our massive pool and party complex featuring a 5,000 square foot swimming pool, two-10 person hot tubs, BBQ area, sundries shop, stage and clean shower/dressing rooms. This new partnership with Live Nation will enable us to also offer superstar talent to our entertainment line-up. It’s going to be big,” said Brian Lash, CEO of the Broken Spoke.

Tickets for The Black Crowes (August 4), Queens of the Stone Age (August 5) and Gary Allan (August 7) are available at livenation.com and ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets, participating Wal-Mart locations or charge-by-phone at 800.745.3000. Tickets for the Queens of the Stone Age concert will go on sale this Friday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. (MDT). Tickets for the other concerts are on sale now. Camping packages at The Broken Spoke Campground and resort can also be purchased thru Ticketmaster and for more information on camping and other motorcycle activities visit brokenspoke.com.

Camping reservations for the Broken Spoke Campground are available now. The campground is a clean, beautiful location where attendees can pitch a tent anywhere on the 600-acre lot. Tent camping is not assigned sites and vehicles can park at their campsite at no extra cost. The Broken Spoke Campground offers oversize RV and motor coach with 30 and 50 amp hook-ups, including water and sewer pick up. There are also a limited number of cabins still available for rent. All campers have access to the bathhouses with private, clean, hot showers.

The Broken Spoke Campground 2013 offers 14 days of camping during the Sturgis rally on 600 beautiful acres including use of the renowned 5,000 sq. foot swimming pool, four hot tubs, eight different bars (including poolside tiki bars), clean bathrooms, hot private showers and the 30,000 sq. foot ride-thru biker bar. The Broken Spoke Campground has your entertainment covered. Admission into the campground gets you into concerts and multiple motorcycle events throughout the week as well as biker rodeos, a roving party bus, a mobile zip-line, helicopter rides, FREE downtown shuttle, biker games and contests and more. The Broken Spoke Campground is located on 79 North just north of Bear Butte State Park.

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Artist Nation Management and Live Nation Media/Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenation.com/investors

Go to www.brokenspoke.com & www.livenation.com for more information. All dates, acts and ticket prices subject to change without notice. Ticket prices subject to applicable fees.

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Hurry while remaining supplies last! Take 40% OFF select items at the S&S Cycle Inc. Official Apparel Store! Choose from a selection of both mens and ladies tees and outerwear. Take 50% OFF the remaining 3XL Hat/Tee Combos. Buy it for the shirt, buy it for the hat, or buy it for the shirt and the hat. Either way it’s a great deal! Offer valid through 5/31/2013 or while supplies last.

Shop our full line of shirts, hats and accessories at: www.sscyclewear.com. Shop online or call toll free at (877) 717-9152 to learn more, set up your account, or place an order. Contact us via email at: customerservice@sscyclewear.com .

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- Friday, May 17, 2013 from 5 PM – 9 PM, the museum will be open for a special auction preview. Come check out all of the bikes that will be up for auction the following morning.

- Doors to the MidAmerica Auction on May 18 will open at 8:30 AM, and the auction will begin at 11 AM. We will have food and beverages for sale in the Wall of Death room at Motorcyclepedia throughout the auction. Come join us and MidAmerica Auctions for another wonderful auction.

Interested in selling your motorcycle with MidAmerica Auctions on May 18? The deadline to consign your motorcycle for this auction is May 15, 2013, but it’s best to register early to take part in all of the advertising for the auction. BTW if you can’t make it to the auction you can bid via phone while watching the auction at: www.MidAmericaAuctions.com.

Motorcyclepedia  and MidAmerica Auctions hope to see you on May 18th! For any questions regarding this event, please contact Motorcyclepedia directly at (845) 569-9065, or send an email to info@motorcyclepediamuseum.org.

Source: MidAmerica Auctions
Posted by Sam Kanish

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Billed as the ‘Iowa Grand Jam’, and hosted by popular KGGO afternoon radio personality ‘Clutch’, the 7:30 pm preliminary rounds will pit 4 local rock bands each Wednesday night in a showdown of talent, with one finalist selected each night to compete on Thursday evening, May 30, opening day for the Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally at Iowa Speedway in Newton.

2 of the three finalists competing in the’ Iowa Grand Jam’ will make it to final eliminations on Friday evening, May 31, during the Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally, with the ultimate ‘Battle of the Bands’ champion opening for the Rally’s headline acts on Saturday night, June 1.

“We’re looking for the best of the best in local rock bands to compete in the ‘Iowa Grand Jam’,” the iconic ‘Clutch’ said from behind KGGO’s control panel at the Cumulus Media studios.  “If you think your band has what it takes to play the Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally, then bring a demo to the studios.  We’ll pick four bands to play each Wednesday, and then we’re gonna rock the house!”

Interested local rock musicians may submit their bands’ demos in person at Cumulus Media, 4143 109th Street in Urbandale, or log on to www.kggo.com for more information.  Bands will be contacted by KGGO, and will be responsible to transport and set up their own equipment at Seven Flags Event Center on the designated ‘Iowa Grand Jam’ Wednesday night.

Additional information about the 2nd Annual ‘Iowa Grand Motorcycle Rally’, scheduled for Thursday, May 30 thru Sunday, June 2, may be accessed on the Rally’s official website, www.iowagrandrally.com, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/iowagrandmotorcyclerally.

Source: Iowa Speedway
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In the Craig Vetter Fuel Economy Challenge, competitors ride their motorcycles under real-world conditions while attempting to consume the least amount of fuel. This year, the route takes participants from the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum in Pickerington, Ohio. After touring the museum, participants will enjoy lunch before heading back.

Led by Vetter and AMA Riding Manager Dave Hembroff, the ride is 80-90 miles each way, with a two-hour planned stop in Pickerington. Participants will leave the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course at 9 a.m. and are expected to return to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days by 3 p.m.

“The Craig Vetter Fuel Economy Challenge demonstrates how motorcycles can help us live better with less energy,” Vetter said. “The goal is to test our machines in real conditions on real roads under normal circumstances. We want to discover the least amount of energy it takes for us to travel the way we really ride.”

Vetter doesn’t require the motorcycles in his contests to only get good fuel mileage. They also must do so while carrying a reasonable load, such as four bags of groceries, be comfortable and look like a real motorcycle.

“Innovators have understood for a long time that competition advances the innovations of those who compete,” Vetter said. “That is the purpose of the Craig Vetter Fuel Economy Challenge. Regardless of what type of motorcycle you ride, modified or not, we welcome your participation. I want to make clear that the challenge is not just for those who are striving for the best mileage. For casual competitors and friends, this is a great way to discover, under safe conditions, just whose bike goes the farthest on the least amount of fuel.”

The winning challenger at 2012 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days was Fred Hayes. Hayes consumed averaged 143.6 miles per gallon on his custom bio-diesel motorcycle. His fuel cost was 1.93 cents per mile.

Awards will be available for the overall winner, the best electric bike, the best alternative fuel challenger and the best traditional fuel challenger. Details, including further descriptions of each category and how costs per mile are measured, are available at www.craigvetter.com.

As the country’s grandest celebration of the people and machines that define motorcycling’s history, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days provides a unique backdrop for an event focused on the future of motorcycle design. The annual gathering features vintage and post-vintage competition in motocross, trials, hare scrambles, roadracing and dirt track. In addition to demo rides of current production bikes, it includes North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet, educational seminars, bike shows, motorcycling seminars, the new-product Manufacturers’ Midway, and club corrals featuring marque and regional clubs.

Proceeds from AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days benefit the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame. The goal of the Hall of Fame, located on the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio, is to honor the distinguished men and women whose competitive spirit, passion, vision and entrepreneurship have played a vital role in shaping the sport, lifestyle and business of motorcycling. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Hall of Fame’s website at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.

AMA members can purchase discounted tickets to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days through May 27 by calling (800) 262-5646. For more information about the event, visit www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com.

Source: AMA
Posted by Sam Kanish

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