THE HARRIED BIKERNET WEEKLY NEWS—for May 14th 2026

Hey,

Interesting. Every week is packed full of action. We added another product to the Easyriders merch line-up. Nothing is easy and involves several members of the team. Check it out. It’s the Classic round logo on a quality shirt. https://easyriders.com/product/the-classic-of-classics/

We are heading out to meet with an apparel company. Plus here’s a good one. We had dinner with our Ohio run team last night. I’m working on the route and open to suggestions. We are going to service the trailer, add chocks for two bikes. Jason is going to pick up the trailer Monday and check the wheel bearings.

I’m having the van serviced and I’m trying to work with Nick in Ohio. I may need to take a couple of new batteries. We will need to flush out the Capt. America and Billy bike fuel tanks and check the tires. The front Billy bike tire has a slow leak.  

We will be hauling merch for the North Carolina Easyriders Rodeo.

The good doctor wanted something else, T-shirt wise, so we are printing them. We are working on the cover for issue 601. Here’s a teaser from Danial’s center-spread, which is going through changes.

Every morning I get up and make coffee, not regular coffee but Sturgis coffee with a sprinkle of cinnamon. It’s perfect with the right shot of sweet crème. It’s one of my perfect times of the day. It’s quiet, creative, and today inspiring.  

Let’s hit the news.

 The Bikernet News is brought to you by our resilient team: The Redhead, Wayfarer, Danial James, Sturgis Vicky, LA Laura, Palma, and Freak Show Kendra.

RECENT REPORT FROM– Four CO2 Coalition Members

Livestock Methane Has Negligible Impact on Climate

The CO₂ Coalition has released a compelling new paper, “Livestock, Methane and Climate” (January 27, 2026), co-authored by D. Alexander, with four CO₂ Coalition members: J.D. Ferguson, A. Glatzle, W. Happer, and W.A. van Wijngaarden. This rigorous analysis demonstrates that methane emissions from ruminant livestock—such as cattle and sheep—have an effectively undetectable influence on Earth’s temperature.

The authors use precise calculations grounded in atmospheric physics, emission data, and radiative forcing models. Their findings are striking: Eliminating all ~1.6 billion cattle worldwide in 2025 would reduce atmospheric methane enough to lower global temperatures by just ΔT = −0.04°C.

For the world’s ~1.3 billion sheep, the effect is even smaller: ΔT = −0.004°C. These represent maximum possible savings, assuming no replacement emissions from wild ruminants or termites in rewilded grasslands.

The paper pays special attention to New Zealand’s ambitious pledge to cut livestock methane emissions by 14–24% below 2017 levels by 2050. The calculated temperature impact? A minuscule ΔT = −0.000005 to −0.000008°C—far too small to measure with any instrument. Even using IPCC-aligned parameters for cooling capacity yields only marginally larger (yet still negligible) figures.

Why the Minimal Effect?

Ruminants produce methane through essential rumen fermentation, where microbes break down cellulose into nutritious volatile fatty acids, enabling animals to thrive on forage. While methane is a potent greenhouse gas on a per-molecule basis (30 times CO₂), its atmospheric concentration from livestock remains a tiny fraction of the total inventory. Cattle contribute about 17% and sheep ~2% of current methane levels, with short atmospheric lifetimes (9–12 years) limiting long-term buildup.

The authors emphasize that policies targeting these emissions deliver “all pain, no gain.” Drastic measures—like culling herds or imposing heavy regulations—would harm food production, rural economies, and nutrition with no meaningful climate benefit. Natural systems often exhibit negative feedbacks, consistent with Le Chatelier’s Principle, further dampening any effects.

This publication joins other CO₂ Coalition work highlighting that methane concerns (from livestock or pipelines) are overstated relative to their real-world influence. It underscores the need for evidence-based policy over alarmist narratives. Farmers, policymakers, and citizens deserve facts, not fear-driven mandates that threaten agriculture while delivering imperceptible temperature changes.

THE BONNE BELLE LIVES–

This is way over my head, but the crew at Departure Bike Works in Richmond, Virginia, is building our next Bonneville effort engine. They are specifically building a flathead 45 to go fast for a length of time on the salt. I sent them the chassis with a Paughco frame and a 5-speed transmission.

The lower-end is done and they are now focused on the top-end. We will be set for modern plugs with a large variety of heat ranges. If you’re in the Richmond area, they have a killer historic shop with terrific fabrication talents. Now the 5-Ball Racing Team will be sponsored by Bikernet.com and Easyriders Magazine.

–Bandit

THE CERTIFIED EASYRIDERS MONK SPEAKS–Am I Aware of Who I Am?

“Everything will be okay as soon as you are okay with everything. And that is the only time everything will be okay.” — Michael A. Singer

Do you ever stop and wonder who you really are?

Are you your name, your career, your past, your body, your emotions, or the roles you play in life? If you change your name, your job, your relationship, or your circumstances, do you become a different person?

I believe we are far more than labels or temporary experiences. At our core, we are pure Consciousness, a Divine Expression of the One Infinite Source of Life. We are the awareness behind the thoughts, the observer behind the emotions, the Presence witnessing this human experience unfold.

So many of us live our lives on automatic pilot. We wake up, repeat routines, react to circumstances, and allow the noise of the world and the chatter of the mind to pull us away from the Truth of who we really are.

When someone asks me how I am, I often respond, “I am awake.” Most people laugh politely, but to me those words carry deep meaning. Being awake means being aware. Aware of where I am, who I am with, what I am thinking, how I am reacting, and what energy I am bringing into this moment.

Try this simple experiment. The next time you drive down a road you have traveled hundreds of times before, pretend you have never seen it. Notice the trees, the sky, the homes, the people, the beauty of creation, and the incredible things humanity has built. Become fully present. You will be amazed at how much of life you miss while living unconsciously.

Now take this awareness inward.

Become aware of your thoughts. Watch them without judgment. Notice how much energy is lost replaying old conversations, worrying about tomorrow, reliving the past, or allowing people and situations to live rent free in your mind. Ask yourself, who is controlling my inner world? Am I consciously directing my thoughts, or am I allowing my mind to run on automatic pilot?

The beautiful Truth is that you are not your thoughts. You are the awareness observing them. You are the Consciousness behind the noise. Beneath all fear, worry, labels, and stories exists the real You, calm, loving, whole, complete, and connected to the Divine Source of All Life.

Today, awaken to the Truth of who you are.

Today, accept that you are pure Consciousness, alive and aware to the gift of this present moment. Know that you are One with the Infinite Presence that created all things. When you become still and listen, Divine Guidance reveals itself naturally.

You are not broken. You do not need to become worthy. You are already a Perfect and Whole Spiritual Being expressing through this human experience. The more aware you become, the more Life begins to unfold with peace, clarity, purpose, and joy.

Today, move to a Higher Level of Consciousness.

Become aware of your words, your thoughts, your actions, and your energy. Walk through this day consciously, expressing the Power, Love, Wisdom, and Presence within you.

I allow my Good to flow in brand new ways.

I now awaken to a new Consciousness of Life being absolutely Perfect.

I am excited to express the real Me to the world.

Today is Good, Very Good, and I am deeply Grateful to know this Truth.

And So It Is

Namaste’

Highlight the sanctity of one’s own mind, the “universal soul” within, and the power of Conscious, purposeful action to shape reality.  Emerson

Contemplative Questions:

If I am not my thoughts, emotions, or labels, then who am I really?

What people, fears, or past experiences are getting free rent in my mind and draining my energy?

How can I become more awake, present, and conscious in the moments of my everyday life today?

–Yale

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THIS IN FROM THE TRACK–

Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, announced today that Parts Unlimited has been named the official entitlement sponsor of ThrottleFest, while Drag Specialties has been named the official entitlement sponsor of the DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts Unlimited for the 2026 season.

One of the most influential names in powersports, Parts Unlimited is the world’s largest distributor of aftermarket accessories in the industry and a longtime supporter of dealers, riders, racers and events across the motorcycle community. Drag Specialties, a leading name in the V-Twin market, brings its own strong dealer network, enthusiast following and deep connection to American motorcycle culture to one of the sport’s premier Mile events.

As part of the partnership, the events will carry their respective names as Parts Unlimited ThrottleFest presented by Carter CAT and the Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts Unlimited, placing two of the most recognizable brands in powersports at the center of two distinct Progressive AFT showcases.

Parts Unlimited ThrottleFest presented by Carter CAT will bring Progressive American Flat Track to Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland, as part of a four-day motorsports festival set for May 14-17. Highlighted by Round 6 of the 2026 Progressive AFT season on Saturday, May 16, the event will combine professional flat track racing with a full weekend of motorcycle competition, fan activities, live entertainment, food, vendors, camping and special events.

The Drag Specialties DuQuoin Mile presented by Parts Unlimited is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, at Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in DuQuoin, Illinois, putting one of flat track’s classic Mile events squarely on Independence Day weekend. The holiday date elevates DuQuoin as a destination event, pairing high-speed Mile racing with summer tradition and Fourth of July energy in Southern Illinois.

The expanded partnership gives Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties prominent placement across a full-scale festival weekend in the Mid-Atlantic and a holiday weekend Mile at one of the championship’s classic venues, further strengthening their presence throughout the Progressive AFT paddock and fanbase.

NEW/OLD SPORTSTER RETURNS–

Harley-Davidson is reviving the air-cooled Evo-powered Sportster 883 (often called the “new/old” Evo Sportster) for the 2027 model year, alongside a new affordable Sprint 440 single-cylinder entry-level bike.

These are part of Harley’s “Back to the Bricks” strategy to bring back accessible, classic-style models. The Sportster 883 returns with an air-cooled Evolution engine (discontinued after 2022 due to emissions), and the Sprint is a modern reimagining of the classic name, likely based on the Indian-made X440 platform, aimed at a lower price point (originally targeted under $6k–$10k range).

Actual production photos of the new 2027 models aren’t widely available yet (they’re still in the announcement/teaser stage), but here are representative images of the classic Evo Sportster style being revived and the new Sprint concept:

THE E15 FUEL DEBATE–Protecting Rider Choice and Compatibility

The fight over E15 is not just a fuel policy debate. For motorcyclists, it is a consumer protection issue.

Congress is once again considering whether to allow year-round nationwide sales of E15, a gasoline blend containing 15 percent ethanol. Supporters point to fuel prices, domestic production, and market access. Riders see a different question: what happens when a fuel that many motorcycles were never designed to use becomes more common at the pump?

Most motorcycles are built and warrantied around E10, not E15. That matters. Higher ethanol blends can create problems for fuel systems, engine components, performance, and warranties. The concern is not theoretical. It is practical.

As ABATE lobbyists head to Washington, D.C. next week to advocate on Capitol Hill one message needs to be clear: any federal discussion about expanding E15 must protect access to E10, require clear pump labeling, and make sure motorcyclists are not treated as an afterthought in America’s fuel policy.

Fuel choice matters. Rider protection matters. And Congress needs to hear that before it acts.

–Michael Infanzon

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CUSTOM BIKE OF THE WEEK–What a nice piece.

Wish I knew the builder. Our good friend Sam Burns found the images.

–Bandit

PROGRESSIVE AFT– Goes Full Throttle at ThrottleFest

The Grand National Championship battle powers into the inaugural ThrottleFest, a unique moto festival with America’s Original Extreme Sport at its core.

For four days, May 14-17, racing fans will revel at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland, the festivities of which all build up to Saturday, May 16th’s Parts Unlimited ThrottleFest presented by Carter CAT, Round 6 of the 2026 Progressive American Flat Track season, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing.

Half-Mile, Not Half-Measure

Following five consecutive Short Tracks to open the ‘26 season, ThrottleFest will feature the first of four Half-Miles to be contested over the next five races, a run that is destined to play a crucial role in deciding this year’s Mission AFT SuperTwins title fight.

While TTs are very much their own discipline, Half-Miles sit squarely between the Short Tracks and Miles in more than mere length. Short Tracks are all about close-quarters combat, rewarding aggression and lightning quick reflexes. Miles, meanwhile, require prodigious acceleration and speed, wielded with high-level tactical acumen.

The Half-Mile combines all of these demands into a single discipline, making it the fullest test of rider and machine that dirt track racing has to offer.

Looking at the current crop of contenders, pinpointing who is likely to have the upper hand is not easily deciphered.

Harley-Davidson has reigned supreme at the Short Tracks, reeling in 11 of the most recent 12 ST wins dating back to last season. Yamaha, meanwhile, has held a decided advantage at the Miles, securing two of three wins and eight of nine podiums at the big tracks a year ago.

There’s a relative lack of recent HM results to go by, however. Despite Half-Miles being the traditional backbone of the series – and there have been far more Half-Miles than any other discipline throughout the history of the series – last year was something of an anomaly in that sense. There were just two Half-Miles on the ‘25 slate, both waged on Lima’s idiosyncratic pea gravel.

That weekend, the Yamaha MT-07 DT and Harely-Davidson XG750R split top honors. But more data is needed before we can begin to assess the relative merits of the machinery at that distance.

We can, however, take a closer look at the historical records of the pilots in question.

Prior to his Indian-era all-around excellence and late-career Mile mastery, 10-time Grand National Champion Jared Mees assembled a Hall of Fame-worthy career based largely on his status as a Half-Mile extraordinaire

Mees racked up multiple premier-class crowns by owning the Half-Miles and walked away from the sport with more HM wins (37) than any other rider in Progressive AFT history.

However, during their overlapping stints as factory Indian riders, Briar Bauman (No. 3 Super.com/RWR Harley-Davidson XG750R) quite clearly eclipsed Mees in outright Half-Mile success – a fact Mees himself acknowledged.

In terms of the numbers, from 2019-2022, Bauman claimed 11 Half-Mile wins to Mees’ six.

However – and somewhat unintuitively – being better than the best Half-Milers of all-time doesn’t automatically make Bauman the best Half-Milers going today.

Since reigning Dallas Daniels (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha MT-07) stepped up to the premier class, he and Bauman sit level with four Half-Mile wins a piece.

And just because Bauman comes in with consecutive victories in hand while Daniels is seeking answers following a pair of (still thoroughly decent) results below his usual standard, that doesn’t automatically make Bauman the favorite this weekend.

For Daniels, the shift to HMs represents an opportunity to regroup, reset, and prepare to lock horns at venues less likely to play to his opponents’ favor. That notion alone could work wonders for his mindset.

Of course, we haven’t even mentioned the Mission AFT SuperTwins title leader, Kody Kopp (No. 12 Latus Motors Racing Harley-Davidson XG750R).

While this weekend will mark his maiden premier-class Half-Mile, that’s the distance at which he made his name in KICKER AFT Singles competition.

Kopp stands as the winningest Half-Miler in AFT Singles history, a fact that powered his back-to-back-to-back title runs. In 2022, five of his seven wins came at Half-Miles, along with four of eight in ‘23, and two of six in ‘24, adding up to 17 Half-Mile wins in all.

He already looks remarkably at home on the XG750R. If anything, the transition to slightly more expansive battlefields is likely to only enhance his comfort level.

Reversal of Fortune

The current situation of Davis Fisher (No. 67 Rackley Racing/Bob Lanphere’s BMC Racing KTM 790 Duke) is pretty much the opposite of Daniels.

While the champ managed to net third- and fourth-place results despite struggling to tap into his typical speed and competitiveness in California, Fisher’s results masked his genuine strength.

The luckless Fisher suffered multiple mechanical issues during the West Coast swing, all of which combined to rob him of a pair of near-certain podium finishes, a potential win, and his only provisional start for the season.

On the bright side, the Rackley Racing runner is flying on his KTM 790 Duke when it allows him to do so, and his form suggests he could be in line to score a second career Half-Mile win with a bit of (good) luck. The fact that he’s 44 points out of first might even unshackle Fisher and allow him to go for broke.

On The Box

Also in search of a turnaround is the OTB Racing duo of Brandon Price (No. 92 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07) and Declan Bender (No. 70 Memphis Shades/Vinson Construction Yamaha MT-07).

Price and Bender combined for three podiums among six top fives a year ago, despite neither rider contesting the full Mission AFT SuperTwins season. This year, however, they both rank outside the championship top 15 with just a single finish better than 10th between them.

You have to think that’s going to change and change in a hurry. Without a doubt, all involved would love for it to come this weekend in Maryland – the home state of both OTB Racing and Price.

Harley’s “Other” Rookie

While Kopp has garnered the lion’s share of the headlines, fellow rookie Aidan RoosEvans (No. 26 FRA Trust Advisors Harley-Davidson XG750R) has demanded his share of attention as well.

After flashing front-running speed on multiple occasions, RoosEvans made good on that promise by rounding out Harley-Davidson’s sweep of the podium at Silver Dollar Speedway.

That third was technically the first podium of RoosEvans’ Progressive AFT career. Yes, he did come home second in last year’s KICKER AFT Singles Main Event at the Jackpine Gypsies Super TT, however, that result was later stripped due to a fuel infraction.

While he did notch up several top fives during his KICKER AFT Singles days, it’s pretty remarkable that he went six seasons without a podium on a 450cc and now has one after just five races in Mission AFT SuperTwins.

Some riders are simply better suited to the bigger bike, and RoosEvans has immediately meshed with his XG750R mount. Additionally, the two- and four-wheel racer has traditionally been at his best at so-called “car tracks” like Senoia Raceway and Silver Dollar Speedway.

How he continues to develop as a premier-class contender moving forward merits close observation. Whatever happens, you almost already have to mark this season down as a smashing success.

Harley’s “New” Veteran

With Mission Roof Systems’ star Brandon Robinson (No. 44 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R) still recovering from a severe concussion suffered at Ventura Raceway, the team has recruited an ideal super-sub.

A Half-Mile winner himself, Jarod VanDerKooi (No. 20 Mission Roof Systems Harley-Davidson XG750R) is set to ride the Harley-Davidson at Budds Creek, and – provided he’s able to shake off any rust – he has it in him to be an immediate frontrunner.

Like his close friend Robinson, VanDerKooi can look back on an extensive history with the XG750R before the shift to an all-production-based ruleset saw it blossom into what may just be the most fancied bike in the field.

With that in mind, this opportunity could prove equal parts redemption and revenge.

Spoilers Ahead

It’s not just Daniels who should be welcoming the arrival of the Half-Miles. The same could be said of several podium threats who have yet to stand on the box yet this season.

Any given weekend could be the next time Trent Lowe (No. 48 American Honda/Mission Foods Honda CB750 Hornet) stands atop the box.

Meanwhile, Ben Lowe (No. 25 Rackley Racing/Roof Systems KTM 790 Duke) has been rounding into form as he and Fisher continue to develop the KTM 790 Duke into a serious flat track weapon.

And don’t discount the chances of Logan Mcgrane (No. 14 Schaffers MotorSports/RVR Racing KTM 790 Duke), Dalton Gauthier (No. 79 Parts Bros/D&D Cycles/Fairway Ford Aprilia Tuareg 660), Evan Renshaw (No. 95 Moto Anatomy X Powered by Royal Enfield 650), or Hunter Bauer (No. 24 G&G Racing Yamaha MT-07), all of whom have broken into the top ten and have the potential to do considerably more damage than that.

Full Throttle. Full Festival

ThrottleFest is a motorsports and music festival unlike any other. With Progressive American Flat Track at its center, Budds Creek Motocross Park will be loaded up with two-wheeled racing all day for four days, including amateur flat track, motocross, pit bike racing, endurocross, hare scrambles, and a stunt show.

And that’s only half the fun. ThrottleFest will also bring it with live music, contests, mechanical bull riding, Stacyc and RC racing, interactive games, food trucks, vendor areas, and more.

ThrottleFest is ready. Are you?

Don’t Miss This One

General Admission Standing Room Only tickets for Saturday start at $65 with Reserved Grandstand tickets available for $90 and Premium Reserved Grandstand tickets $120. Tickets for kids five and under are just $5 in any section, while children 6-12 get their tickets 60% off.

The Saturday VIP at ThrottleFest ticket can be had for $205, complete with Premium Reserved seating, complimentary food and refreshments, and paddock access to rub elbows with the best dirt trackers on the planet while getting a close-up view of their racebikes.

Fans can also purchase single day tickets for Thursday, Friday, or Sunday, as well as two-, three-, or four-day ticket packages.

Camping is available for $100 per vehicle (event passes sold separately), with free parking for all attendees.

Visit https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-throttlefest-saturday-184353 to choose your adventure today.

Gates will open for fans at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT on Saturday with Opening Ceremonies scheduled to begin at 7:10 p.m. ET/4:10 p.m. PT.

Next Up

Progressive American Flat Track returns to action this weekend with Parts Unlimited ThrottleFest presented by Carter CAT at Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Maryland. The four-day festival runs Thursday, May 14, through Sunday, May 17, with Saturday’s Progressive AFT round headlining a full weekend of motorsports, camping, fan activities and entertainment.

Fans can visit ThrottleFestUSA.com for schedules, ticket information, camping details and the latest weekend updates. Tickets for Saturday’s Progressive AFT event are available now at https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-throttlefest-saturday-184353.

The series then heads to Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, May 23, for the Appalachian Harley-Davidson Williams Grove Half-Mile at Williams Grove Speedway.

Tickets are available now at https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/2026-williams-grove-half-mile-185952.

How to Watch

FloRacing

For those that can’t catch the live action at the track, FloRacing is the live streaming home of Progressive American Flat Track. Motorsports fans can subscribe to FloRacing to enjoy over 1,000 live motorsports events in 2026. FloSports is available by visiting https://flosports.link/AFT2026 or by downloading the FloSports app on iOS, Android, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire and Chromecast.

FS1

FOX Sports will provide in-depth coverage of the Royal Enfield Short Track at DAYTONA doubleheader featuring rider features and thrilling onboard cameras. Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement regarding premiere airdates on FS1 and re-airs on FS2. The full listing of American Flat Track’s television premieres will be posted to the AFT website at https://www.americanflattrack.com/events-foxsports.

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THAT’S NOT ALL—I mentioned inspiration.

Marilyn Stemp is opening the new Evel Knievel Museum in Vegas shortly. We will have coverage immediately, when it’s not so fucking hot in Vegas.

I received two calls today and both were major inspirational thoughts. One came from Peter Boyles. He wrote a story in our 600th issue and caught some flack. He called today and reminded me of something we have always done at Bikernet and now Easyriders. We have always had a mantra to help our industry. It’s simple. We just do it one way. We help or die trying. He reminded while I grappled with negative waves. Straightened me right out.

The other inspiration came from Kelly Dube, our CFO. He’s been bugging me about sponsoring an event. It caused me to think about several events and our simple budget. His suggestion may have caused me to shift gears in a very good way. Hang on as we investigate.

I received a couple of shops of this wild chopper today. What do you think? This bike doesn’t follow the classic chopper code, but it’s cool. Not everyone has a stock rigid frame laying around.

A couple of brothers showed up at the Emporium the other day, Micah and Tom Gorman. They rolled out of California to Vegas and loaded up a couple crates of old Streamliner parts in Vegas including this original engine with House of Horsepower cases. The next day they rolled into Sturgis. There were also some other Easyriders memorbilia which I will share with you in the near future.

Sturgis Vickie got pissed. I messed with her work space in the garage. I will straighten it out tomorrow.

Idella is better looking in person. Jesus, I can’t stand it. She’s about to write a killer piece, maybe for issue 602. The piece almost made it into issue 601 where we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the country. I hope folks stop and ponder what we’ve been through and make a point to stand up for Freedom and Family.

Cabana Dan is shifting gears with his life, but this week he loaded up five restorations for the Deadwood Custom Bike Show. It’s happening this weekend. It’s always a good show and Dan will bring some serious class to the showroom floor.

Jack McIntyre flew to Paris for a bike road trip across the country. Hey photographed the cover bike for issue #600 and Lacy. We are featuring his coverage of Daytona Bike Week in #601. I told him, “Don’t forget to take Easyriders with you.” Great shot!

We started out YouTube channel then stumbled, but we’re getting there with techs, archives and wild shit. Plus our esteemed Art Director is working to dial in all our graphics.

There’s always more. We have a staff of about 20 folks and they are all doing five jobs apiece. But hang on… We are making progress on every front. Everyone rides and can’t wait for the next putt. Jason and Jackson, the father and son team are taking off on an Iron Butt to Texas and riding 1000 miles a day to score, just cause they can.

Ride fast and free forever,
–Bandit