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Canton Cycles Closing in Winsted

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com After 38 years of selling and servicing motorcycles, Canton Cycles in Winsted is closing. “Plain and simple – the economy got us. Nothing is selling. Service has flat-lined,” said majority owner Ralph DeLuco. The Victory line has has already been relinguished. Kawasaki, Royal Enfield and Ural will all …

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A Tough Day Out Riding

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Some days the bike(s) should just be left in the garage. A recent Sunday was one of those days. While Sunday morning is often reserved for rejuvenating worship at the Church of Two Wheels, otherwise known riding amidst nature’s beauty, Sept. 19th was problematic. For …

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Victory Franchise Shifts to Hartford

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com It reportedly wasn’t supposed to happen until the start of 2011, but New England Cycle Center in Hartford has become a Victory dealer more than three months early after Canton Cycles in Winsted abruptly relinquished the cruiser and touring brand last week. Victory signage has been …

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