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Bicycle Racer to Motorcyle History Legend
First motorized vehicle to cross the U.S. wasn’t a car - it was a bike
by Jeff Peek from Hagerty.com
George A. Wyman made a name for himself as a bicycle racer, but he reached legendary status when, 119 years ago. He rode a motorized two-wheeler from San Francisco to New York becoming the first person to cross the North American continent aboard an engine-powered vehicle.
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The Mysterious 1913 Jefferson/Waverly
One of the First Overhead Valve Engine Configurations
By Wilburn Roach with photos by Markus Cuff and from the St. Francis and Marquette Museums
This is a strange one. I was also told that only one twin OHV Jefferson is alive. As the years pass the stories fade and alter.
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Mike Egan Story 1943-2021
Mr. Big Candy Finds Motorcycle Nirvana
by Bandit, with photos by Markus Cuff
Mike Egan recently passed away. I worked with Mike and his wife Patty for about 40 years covering his restorations, working with him on project bikes such as the Dicey Knucklehead which I still have.
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Black Biker History
Recognizing Black History Month 2022
by Nick Resty and Mama Tried
"I have always found it to be important and respectful to learn the history of the source of my passion. One aspect of chopper history that has always fascinated me are the black chopper builders and motorcycle clubs."
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The Flying Wrens: Sisterhood of Motorcycling Heroes
All-Female British dispatch riders of WW-II
by Brendan McAleer from Hagerty.com
Originally, the Women’s Royal Naval Service (WRNS) was formed in 1917, during WW-I. Riding on narrow British roads in all weather conditions can be a dangerous enough occupation. Doing so around the clock during WW-II with the German Blitz going on around you required steel nerves. The bikes used were mostly small, single-cylinder affairs, built specifically for military use.
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Harley-Davidson XL Sportster 1957
New OHV engine XL commonly known as the Sportster
by Martin Squires from Hagerty.com
The original XL Sportster used a lot of parts from the previous K Model, but the real revelation was its new OHV engine. Harley-Davidson was aware of the interest of buyers in customizing.
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