Daytona Bike Week Editor’s Choice Bike Show
Robert Filla
May 21, 2013
ORMOND STRIP, FLA., MAR 12–Dead-tree technology, antiquated paper media, vanity publishing—we’ve all heard it at least a few times. Print media is in its final death throes—long live the keyboard and the online press. But those same generalized predictions of doom have been expressed before.... Read more »
Daytona Bike Week Cabbage Patch
Catherine "Katmandu" Palmer
May 21, 2013
SAMSULA, FLA., MAR 16–Throughout the year, the Cabbage Patch (literally located in the middle of rural nowhere) is a cozy tavern with a cow pasture out back. But twice a year it becomes a Mecca for those in the two-wheeled Daytona crowd that are eager for a Main Street alternative. So when the... Read more »
Willie’s Old School Chopper Show
Shadow
May 21, 2013
ORMOND BEACH, FLA., MAR 14–As I rounded the corner from Yonge Street onto Calle Grande Plaza, one of the Willie’s Tropical Tattoo crew was directing traffic. The two down-and-dirty choppers in front of me were waved into the lot in front of the shop, but when the staffer saw me, he pointed to... Read more »
72nd annual Daytona Bike Week
Shadow
May 21, 2013
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA., MAR. 8-17–The inaugural running of the Daytona 200 took place in January 1937 on the sands of Daytona Beach. Motorcycle racing was big sport at that time, and throngs of folks surged right up to the edges of the makeshift track to watch the heroes of the day compete against... Read more »
DeLand Bike Rally 2013
SunDancer
May 21, 2013
DELAND, FLA., MAR 9–DeLand is a pretty town—home of the prestigious Stetson University, as well as some stately examples of “Old Florida” architecture. And although it’s only a quick jaunt to the bustle of Daytona Beach, DeLand retains its quaint ambiance. Over the past few years, they’ve... Read more »
2013 Timonium Motorcycle Show
Andy Peterson
May 16, 2013
TIMONIUM, MD., FEB 8-10–Punxsutawney Phil predicted an early spring on Groundhog Day this year. However, if you live anywhere in New England you would not necessarily have agreed, as a week later the Northeast was blanketed with a storm many were comparing to the blizzard of ’78. It also happened... Read more »
Easyriders Bike Show Tour Sacramento 2013
"Rambler" Steve Austin
May 3, 2013
SACRAMENTO, CALIF., JAN. 12-13–Way back in 1969 Peter Fonda, Dennis Hopper and Jack Nicholson roared across America and the big screen in a movie that inspired many of us to take to the roads on our Harleys or whatever else had a motor and two wheels. Easy Rider became an instant hit and cult classic,... Read more »
64th Grand National Roadster Show
PJ Hyland
May 3, 2013
POMONA, CALIF., JAN. 25-27–After a weather pattern with bouts of soggy gloom limited attendance during Friday and Saturday, the first two days of the 64th annual Grand National Roadster Show (GNRS), the clouds dissipated for good on Sunday morning. While the clear, brisk conditions encouraged a... Read more »
2013 MidAmerica Las Vegas Antique Motorcycle Auction
Felicia Morgan
May 3, 2013
LAS VEGAS, NEV., JAN. 10-12–For the past 22 years MidAmerica Auctions has managed to gather gearhead aficionados and fans together for a chance to buy and sell every mode of conveyance under the sun during their midwinter sale in the desert sprawl of Sin City. The company auctions off cars, motorcycles,... Read more »
2013 V-Twin Expo Awards
Shadow
April 19, 2013
CINCINNATI, OHIO, FEB. 2—Ever since the first V-Twin Expo was held in 2001, V-twin industry leaders have been acknowledged in a special awards ceremony held during the Expo weekend. The Saturday night event has always been preceded by a party held in a ballroom upstairs from the main floor of the Expo.... Read more »
