Interesting article over at CarJunky.com that discusses the changing face of bikers. The article, entitled ‘The Changing Face of “Bike Culture”‘, can be found here.
In it the authors discuss how the stereotypical view of a biker is changing from the rough, rebellious image of years past.
“There really is no set profile of a [...]
Here’s to a happy and safe Labor Day for all you readers out there.
If you happen to get to ride during this long weekend, please be very safe in doing so.
Enjoy!
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The following was lifted from Carla King’s Motorcycle Misadventures site. Although included in it’s entirety, you can find her original post here.
Scholarly Motorcycle Publication Seeks Papers
The Popular Culture Association and American Culture Associations are holding a series of panels at the next annual meeting of these groups to be held March 19–22, 2008 in [...]
Interesting new product for bikers. See the press release below.
Meet Your Newest Riding Partner, the Biker+ID
This guy won’t slow you down or ask for gas money, is comfortable, extremely durable, and looks good! This practical piece of riding gear not only looks good, but could easily save your life. “BIKER+IDâ„¢ can prevent serious delays [...]
Google has added a feature to it’s Google Maps that allows you to include the map on your blog or website. You can find the link to the tutorial that explains how to do so on Google’s site here.
Perfect if you want to share that awesome ride you just had or want to provide [...]
Looking for an interesting recap of one biker’s journey to Sturgis? If so, take a look at Dynamike’s series over at Brain Bucket. You can find the first of his 11 posts on his recent Sturgis experience here.
Recounting the 2,000 mile trip to and from Sturgis, Dynamike provides an excellent commentary on the [...]
If you are a married male, it is advised that you immediately begin using the attached form. Click on the thumb-nail view for a larger version.
I found it on Mike Werner’s, Bikes in the Fast Lane site and am offering it here in hopes that it will help some of you guys out there.
Enjoy!
Spousal [...]
Here is a great, new option for obtaining motorcycle training from BMW. You can see the particulars on the BMW Motorcycle web site here.
Beginning in September, you will have the option to go to the BMW Performance Center in South Carolina for your motorcycle training. You will also have the option of completing [...]
Harley-Davidson has set up a section on their web site where you can go and share your story about attending Sturgis. Called, Sturgis Rumblings, you can find it on the HD web site here.
Via a promotional email, here is what Harley says about Rumblings:
STURGIS RUMBLINGS
No matter where they hail from, there’s no doubt that [...]
Hot summer weather on a bike means that you will probably end up with a few of your favorite t-shirts that you have sweated through. In some cases, you may have sweated so much that you have those ugly yellow sweat-stains on the underarm areas of your shirts. Even after washing.
If so, you [...]
