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4 April
Oil Drippings, Including Indian Demo Plans…

It’s a new edition of Oil Drippings, a collection of news items from near and far that riders may find interesting or useful: Indian Demo Truck To Visit Northeast The Indian demo truck will be visiting six dealerships in the Northeast in the next six weeks or so, including three …
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2 April
Gallery: Opening Day At Cabin Fever 2022 Show

NAUGATUCK, CT – It’s opening day at the Cabin Fever 2022 custom car, truck and motorcycle show. RIDE-CT & RIDE-New England snuck in before the public to eyeball the entries as well as to snap some pictures. The show favors classic cars, and 1957 Chevrolets are heavily represented this year, …
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31 March
Sidecar Rig Producer Ural Hints At Exit From Russia

REDMOND, WA – With its Irbit factory in Siberia shut down and the company adjusting to the “new reality” imposed by Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, sidecar rig manufacturer Ural this evening hinted that a move of production to another country may be in its future. In …
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29 March
Electric Manufacturer Energica Gets New U.S.-Based Owner

NEW YORK – Italian electric motorcycle maker Energica has a new majority owner. Ideanomics, which has it headquarters in New York, finalized a deal on Monday and acquired a 70 percent stake in the company. Ideanomics is described in a press release as “a global company focused on accelerating the commercial …
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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: “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

Takeaways From “Connecticut Ice” Hockey Tournament

BRIDGEPORT, CT – It’s a four-team tournament showcasing Connecticut’s Division 1 college hockey squads, and “Connecticut Ice” offered some exciting action over the weekend at the Webster Bank Area. Quinnipiac University won the trophy, topping UConn on Sunday in a tightly-contested championship game by a 2-0 score. Connecticut Ice is …
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Gless Memoir Brings Back Memories – Both Funny And Sad
The Cutest Car You’ve Probably Never Heard Of – Nissan’s Figaro
COVID-19 Vaccine Is Worth The Second Shot Suffering