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HARWINTON, CT – What began a while back as a modest effort tucked in a corner of the Harwinton Fairgrounds is slowly growing to become a car show dotted with unique and stunning entries. Held on Friday evening of the three-day Harwinton Fair, last night’s show pulled cars from the …
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October, 2021
September, 2021
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29 September
It’s Peak Car Show Season And A Chevrolet Serie 2 SS Model Provided Color In Beacon Falls
BEACON FALLS, CT – It’s peak season for car shows and a slew of options seemingly impacted attendance at two shows this past Sunday. Despite brilliant sunshine, there were noticeably fewer cars than in pre-Covid-19 pandemic days at shows staged by the Lions Clubs in Beacon Falls and in Watertown, …
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28 September
American Metal Opens Shop In Danbury For One-Off Motorcycles (And Hot Rods)
DANBURY, CT – Custom-made, one-off motorcycles have always been an extravagance and a bit of an enigma in terms of purpose. Are they created to be displayed as expensive artwork in the lobbies of corporate offices or in man caves? Or are they crafted to actually be ridden; at least …
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27 September
Eats: HindSight Barbecue A Worthy Successor To Joints Lost In Pandemic
WATERBURY, CT – Most BBQ runs involve a fair bit of long-distance riding before chowing down. Visiting places like B.T.’s Smokehouse in Sturbridge, MA or J&J Smokehouse in Catskill, NY require the patient building of an appetite as the scenery whizzes by. They’re two spots that RIDE-CT & RIDE-New England …
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24 September
A Device To Assist When The Traffic Light Changes Color But The Driver Can’t See It
(Editor’s note: Bud Wilkinson writes the “My Ride” classic car feature in the “Republican-American” newspaper in Connecticut. He often comes across car-related stories that don’t fit the format of the feature, so RIDE-CT & RIDE-New England has added a “Classic Cars” page to provide an outlet for these stories and …
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15 September
Poll: Readers Reject Dealer Boozefests, New Poll On Tire Habits
Dealers who serve beer and other alcoholic beverages during on-site events are looked upon unfavorably by more than 70 percent of riders, results of latest RIDE-CT & RIDE-New England poll reveal. While most dealers don’t ever serve alcohol, a few actively engage in the practice and heavily promote their boozefests. …
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13 September
“If You Had Asked Me…” Deduces New Indian Dealer, Includes Apple Advisory
It’s another edition of “If You Had Asked Me, I Would Have Told…” It’s an items column filled with national and local news tidbits along with a bit of opinion. Here goes: “If You Had Asked Me, I Would Have Told You…” Still Waiting For An Official Announcement, But… The …
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1 September
Royal Enfield Reboots “Classic” Model With Smaller Version
MILWAUKEE – Royal Enfield is back with a motorcycle model that exhibits old-time style and a “Classic” moniker. The India-based manufacturer today unveiled the Classic 350 that will be sold in the U.S. for the 2022 riding season. Royal Enfield’s Classic range dates back to 1948. It was in 2008, …
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August, 2021
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31 August
Harley-Davidson Claims Sales Lead in Adventure Touring Category . . . Really?
MILWAUKEE – “Claim” is a clever word. It can be used as a verb and as a noun, and has several definitions, including “to assert to be rightfully one’s own” and “an assertion open to challenge.” It pops to mind because of a short press release issued today by Harley-Davidson …
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25 August
“If You Had Asked Me…” Deals With COVID-19, Dealers And New Models
The start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 put the regular “If You Had Asked Me, I Would Have Told You” column of news tidbits into an extended hibernation that has lasted 18 months. It returns now with some local, national and international items and a bit of opinion. …
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