November, 2016

• 8 November

  Riding Requires Taking Responsibility

  

  The life of any motorcyclist can be snuffed in an instant. All it takes is for a distracted, unobservant or impaired driver to cross the center line or make an improper turn across the path of an oncoming rider. In just seconds, a rider can go from enjoying the wind …

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• 7 November

  New Multistrada, Scramblers From Ducati

  

  MILAN, Italy – A smaller Multistrada and two more Scrambler models are on the way from Ducati for 2017.  The Italian manufacturer used the EICMA show to introduce the Multistrada 950 as well as the Scrambler Desert Sled and Scrambler Cafe Racer today. 

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• 7 November

  Pasta Dinner Planned For Litchfield Victims

  

  HARWINTON, CT – A pasta dinner fundraiser for the victims of the horrific car-into-motorcycles crash in Litchfield, CT last month is planned for Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Harwinton Volunteer Fire Department, 158 Burlington Road. Proceeds will benefit the Kern and Depaolo families.

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• 5 November

  A Day With Two ADV Icons

  

  Every now and again the planets align to bring special people together to share an amazing autumn day in New England out riding. A couple weekends ago, I had the pleasure of joining Minna Case from West Dover, VT and Leslie Sofarelli from Bloomfield, CT for just such an experience …

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October, 2016

• 31 October

  Always Riding: Try To Be Noticed

  NORTH GRANBY, CT – I am the type of rider that you will find on or at least near a motorcycle nearly every day of the year. This may sound like an exaggerated statement, but those close to me might argue that it is “every day” of the year. Yes, …

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• 31 October

  Paul Siciliano Joins Staff As Columnist

  

  RIDE-CT & RIDE-NewEngland gets a new contributing columnist with the addition of Connecticut Rider Education Program instructor and sidecar enthusiast Paul Siciliano of North Granby, CT. He’ll write a new wide-ranging column called

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• 28 October

  Clever Lesson In Sidecar Operation

  

  CARMEL, IN – A clever and fast-paced new video on sidecar-motorcycle operation, produced by sidecar-loving twin brothers who own the Wilkinson Bros. graphic design shop here and who also have the Good Spark Garage website, has just debuted on YouTube. It mixes slapstick elements and musical accompaniment in an homage …

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• 28 October

  Panhead Urn Provides Eternal Ride

  

  TORRINGTON, CT – Steve Serafini of Fab-U-This got a text on Wednesday from Eric Landi inquiring if he could solve a problem. Landi wanted to know if Serafini could quickly fabricate a base for an urn to hold the cremated remains of

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• 27 October

  Update: Support Grows For Bike Victims

  

  HARWINTON, CT – The shock of Sunday’s car-into-motorcycles accident in Litchfield that killed one and injured six others is giving way to resilience and action as friends, riders and even radio personalities are stepping up to assist victims and their families.

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• 25 October

  Harley-Davidson Cafe Closing in Vegas

  

  LAS VEGAS – The Harley-Davidson Cafe is closing its doors on Sunday after 19 years of serving the “Best Bar-B-Que in Las Vegas” from its location on The Strip. A closing notice is posted on the restaurant’s website, and a memorabilia auction is already underway. The Harley-Davidson Cafe opened on …

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