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Columns

Confessions Of A Motorcycle Show Judge

FALLS VILLAGE, CT – It’s a task with no requirements other than a pulse and …
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June, 2021

21 June
Harley-Davidson Plans Sport Model Using Pan America 1250 Engine

MILWAUKEE – Harley-Davidson plans a mid-season reveal of a new sport model on July 13 at 11 a.m. EDT. The unveiling will be done virtually. All that’s known is that the new bike will fit in the “sport segment” and will use the Revolution Max motor found in the company’s …
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16 June
Poll: Readers See Future For Pan America, New Poll On Importance of Test Ride

Harley-Davidson’s new Pan America 1250 adventure model has a solid future, results of RIDE-CT & RIDE-New England’s latest poll show. Nearly 70 percent of readers believe the model will be a success, and nearly one-third suggest that it can singlehandedly change the trajectory of the company, which has had declining …
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12 June
Newington Motorcycle Madness Draws Calm Crowd

NEWINGTON, CT – The designation “Newington Motorcycle Madness” is a bit misleading. It’s anything but a rowdy event, despite attracting hundreds of riders, having a beer tent, and a live rock band in Shovelhead. Held at Mill Pond Park this afternoon and evening, the well-organized gathering put on by the …
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8 June
Hill Country: Arlo Trades Two Wheels For Three With Ryker

Decisions, decisions. I had a choice to make over the weekend and I knew a wise decision was needed. I could have gone out to my garage, fired up my Triumph Bonneville and taken a ride in some glorious weather. Or, I could have taken a seven-mile trip to my …
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Destinations

Destinations: Athens Cultural Center Celebrates Motorcycling’s Past

ATHENS, NY – It’s often the case when a gallery or museum chooses to spotlight motorcycle culture that the emphasis is more on the machines than on the trailblazing men and women who have made riding popular over the decades. The current “Head Out on the Highway: A Love Embrace” …
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Vintage Harley-Davidson Police Model On Display At Brewery In City Where It Served

Bookshelf

Bookshelf: “The Riders” Provides A World View Of Motorcycling

In one respect, all riders are the same. We may dress differently. We may ride different styles of motorcycles. We may use our motorcycles for different purposes; recreation being the primary reason here in the U.S. But we all have a sense of daring or adventure whether the ride is …
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Bookshelf: Tome Tracks Moto Guzzi Models Since 1921
Toymakers Cafe Cookbook On Sale, Available Dec. 21
Bookshelf: “Vespa: Style And Passion” Tells Scooter’s Story
Bookshelf: Triumph Tome Gets Updated

Messenger

The Cutest Car You’ve Probably Never Heard Of – Nissan’s Figaro

WOODBURY, CT – It’s most likely the cutest car that U.S. motorists have never heard of or ever seen. Writing for Hagerty back in 2018, Larry Printz declared the limited-production 1991 Nissan Figaro to be “Cuter than a basket of puppies.” It’s not that much bigger, either. Built only for …
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Driving Life Changed With 1979 Honda Accord Hatchback
Chevrolet Vega GT Is The One Car That I Wish Was Still In Garage
COVID-19 Vaccine Is Worth The Second Shot Suffering

TORRINGTON, CT – For some motorcyclists, old models have a magical allure. They’re certa…

NEW MILFORD, CT – It’s not often that a 20-year-old motorcycle looks like it just rolled…

CATSKILL, NY – We live in a world where packaging/portion sizes seem to be shrinking while pri…

WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ – BMW is expanding its R 18 heavy cruiser line for 2022 with bagger and dre…

Being able to take a test ride is crucial to the motorcycle buying experience and can potentially he…

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June, 2021