April, 2018

• 23 April

  Eats: Relishing Blackie’s Hot Dogs

  

  CHESHIRE, CT – Blackie’s Hot Dogs is a by-the-numbers business. Opened 90 years ago in 1928, the quirky family-owned eatery has a limited menu and loads of character. Its building is in the shape of a barbell with a counter in the middle and seating areas on either end.  Where …

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• 22 April

  Staff Inflection: Gabbing About Gear

  

  It’s time for another edition of Staff Inflection. That’s where the writing staff of RIDE-CT & RIDE-NewEngland answers a motorcycle-related question. Today’s question is  rather basic: “What’s your favorite piece of gear and why?” The question was later amended to seek both riding gear and other accessories… Victoria Zandonella   …

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• 20 April

  Connecticut Has Worst Drivers, Rhode Island Next

  

  CAMBRIDGE, MA – Which state has the worst drivers in the country? A newly-released study by the online car insurance shopping service Everquote awards that dubious distinction to Connecticut, followed closely by Rhode Island.  Overall, the northeast had the most unsafe driving ratings with operators in the region being most likely …

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• 19 April

  Ducati Celebrates Dedicated Store In NYC

  

  NEW YORK – It was Opening Night on Sixth Avenue last night as Ducati CEO Claudio Domenicali was on hand for the official launch of the now-dedicated Ducati New York dealership. The store at 155 6th Ave. in SoHo previously sold Ducati and Triumph motorcycles, but has been renovated since …

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• 16 April

  Detective Suspended For Discourtesy To Biker

  

  SEATTLE – Punishment has finally been handed down eight months after King County sheriff’s detective Richard Rowe was captured on video pointing a handgun at a motorcycle rider during a traffic confrontation. At a news conference today, Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht said Rowe has been suspended for five days without pay …

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• 16 April

  Iron Horse Customs Adds Royal Enfield

  

  KENT, CT – Royal Enfield has gone to rural northwestern Connecticut and a town of fewer than 3,000 residents to line up another dealer in New England.  Iron Horse Customs, a custom builder and motorcycle repair shop at 21 Bridge Street here, is adding the name Royal Enfield of Kent. …

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• 15 April

  AMA Supercross Returns To Foxborough

  

  FOXBOROUGH, MA – Spring weather in the northeast is ever-changing. It can be warmish and pleasant one day and frigid and snowy the next. It’s not the best time for outdoor events, yet Monster Energy AMA Supercross continues to work to build a fan base in the region and expects …

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• 12 April

  Once More – You Might Be A Dunkin’ Angel If…

  

  It was while picking up a used 2014 Triumph Bonneville from Mark’s Motorsports on Wednesday that I got to wondering about the bike’s previous owner. He’d only ridden it 5,688 miles in four years. That’s only 1,422 miles per year. Could he possibly be a “Dunkin’ Angel?” It was back …

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• 10 April

  Dramatic Series Projects Dystopian Future

  

  Could the time come when gas-powered motorcycles are deemed by the federal government to be dangerous, out-of-date and illegal? Is society headed in a direction where only electric-powered, self-driving vehicles are allowed – where the ownership, operation, sales or purchase of all motorcycles are permanently banned in the U.S.? Is …

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• 9 April

  Spring Swap Puts Triumph Bonneville In Garage

  

  HARWINTON, CT – The endless winter can be a time for mischief because the only alternative to riding is window shopping in preparation for riding. Short days, long nights, cold and snow force a person to go online to visit dealer websites and to check out Craigslist for the used …

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