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The MAG Retail Group (MRG), the multi-channel retail division of Motorsport Aftermarket Group (MAG) that runs J&P Cycles and Motorcycle Superstore, is pleased to announce the addition of Sean Laughlin as the new vice president of marketing and a part of the MRG senior leadership team. Sean is a veteran of the motorcycle industry and

It was that time of year again when THE HORSE SMOKE-OUT storms into Rockingworld, North Carolina like a freight train on fire. The weather was perfect, sunshine 82 degrees and no humidity (which is rare). Perfect! This year The Smoke-Out was damn special for me. My son, Zach, bought a bike last November. We left

Ron Loynds, owner of Metalsport and three other companies is an interesting cat. He’s not like a rich business guy who inherited his business from the family and flies in and out of his office in a helicopter. Ron is a biker who worked for his stepdad in a machine shop as a kid. Ron

Getting your car stranded in the middle lane of a busy freeway is a bummer and it’s very dangerous. Getting stranded on two wheels is clearly a whole lot worse situation. Thanks to the very compassionate truck driver who posted this video on Youtube, this female rider was able to push her motorcycle to the relative safety of the

Shares of Harley-Davidson Inc.rocketed on heavy volume Friday as reports of takeover interest circulated at a time when bearish bets were at multiyear highs. The nearly 20% surge was the stock’s HOG, -0.76%  best one-day performance since it shot up 20.5% on March 18, 2009. Volume soared to 23 million shares, which was more than 10 times the

The Washington Post examines the question: The California measure to recognize and control lane-splitting makes sense, even if I’m not so sure I’d do it on my motorcycle the way so many Angelenos do. It’s also something that other jurisdictions, including the District, Maryland and Virginia, should consider too. Should the Washington metropolitan area legalize lane-splitting

A new motorcycle rally focused on women riders will hold its first gathering at the end of September in Beaumont, Texas. The Lace, Grace, and Gears Rally was founded by a woman and is being organized by women to cater to the topics and activities that today’s lady riders are most interested in. Fisher House

There are just over 860,000 residents in South Dakota, and last year, during the 75th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, the number of people in the state nearly doubled. The rally brought in close to 750,000 people, setting a record. Mitchell, home of Klock Werks, is 300 miles east of Sturgis, but being right off of

This year’s Lost Highway Motorcycle Show & Concert will feature the newly added RSD Super Hooligan Race as well as a bike show. It’s a motorcycle fans dream weekend featuring live music from Brantley Gilbert, Social Distortion, Justin Moore, Eagles of Death Metal, Foghat, Chevy Metal, Face To Face, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Tony Joe

Hey, This is our Independence Day weekend. Think about it. Independence means Freedom from the other guy. But now government officials believe they must pass more laws to be cool. More laws means less Independence. How about a new rule. If you want to pass a law to create some legacy in your life and

Here’s a crazy concept motorcycle from car manufacturer Mercedes Benz. Designed by Alfonso Nuñez Perea as a motorcycle concept for the year 2030, the Revenge concept motorcycle features a rider integration in specially made handlebars as well as unique, flexible body construction that certainly throws away all chassis rules we’ve come to accept. Source: Auto

Courtesy of our friends at J&P Cycles. Check out this short video showcasing some of the best highlights from Born Free 8. Advertisement

Bill Hayes a well know Biker and Author has a new book out named Greatest One-Percenter Myths, Mysteries & Rumors Revealed and I have had an opportunity to read it and I would like to suggest that you do as well. Continue reading.

From NRA-ILA The legislature will convene tomorrow for the last time before summer recess. It’s anticipated that a number of gun bills will be considered in both chambers. This could be the last opportunity to voice your opposition before the bills are sent to Governor Brown’s desk for his consideration. The eligible bills range in

For 5 Days (Wed June 29th to July 3rd ) download the Kindle Book for FREE!  LINK TO FREE BOOK DOWNLOAD   http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ETEBRNM Kismet inextricably entwined Moto-journalist Koz and Lisette Duran while both were on assignment. Koz was writing a story: Midnight Rider on a Graveyard Run. Lisette, a Central Security Service Agent was investigating the

… Although back roads are my preferred place of travel, Oaxaca is a very long way from Florida and secondary Mexican roads tend to be beat up, full of speed bumps, sometimes turn into little chicken trails, and generally require a lot of time to go a short distance. The interstates (I use that term

Spearfish High School student Logan Lucas was caught off guard Monday while visiting the Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s office on an errand for his summer job. Buffalo Chip President Rod Woodruff surprised Lucas by announcing that he had been selected to receive a $1,599.89 scholarship courtesy of the Flying Piston Breakfast, a charity event held at

Riki Rachtman, former host of MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball and current host of the nationally syndicated radio show Racing Rocks, started June 27 on his third annual running of Riki’s Ride, an epic motorcycle trek that traverses North America. “I’m going to hook up with friends in Los Angeles,” says Rachtman. “We’re going to ride from

Showcasing its Modern American Muscle powered both by gas and electric motors, Victory Motorcycles is proud to announce that Victory Racing’s electric Empulse RR ridden by Cycle World’s Road Test Editor Don Canet and gas-powered Project 156 piloted by Jeremy Toye accelerated away from the competition to win their respective classes at the 2016 Pikes

The new Premium Tour-Pak® Luggage Rack Bag (P/N 93300006, $199.95) from Harley-Davidson Genuine Motor Parts & Accessories is sized to perfectly fit a Harley-Davidson Tour-Pak luggage rack, secured with quick-release straps. A built-in plastic reinforced tub maintains the bag’s shape and protects belongings. Designed specifically for long-distance motorcycle touring, the Luggage Rack Bag has three