The Born Free Show on June 25th 2011 at Oak Canyon Ranch in Orange County, California is about the love of old motorcycles and like minded individuals having a good time enjoying each others company & these bikes of the past. The list of participating builders is international - from professional to home-built. This is a family-friendly event - young and old a-like are welcome to come out and enjoy the day.The show is meant to unite people from all walks of life by bringing the passion that we all have of these old machines together for one day.If you come out to the event please be prepared to have a great time,enjoy some vintage bikes..lots of vintage bikes in a peaceful friendly family environment. There will also be a ride to the after-party a few miles down the road. You can also buy the event poster for a chance to win at $25k knucklehead. Details: Born Free Blog.
Here's the updated list of builders from all over the world who are planning to attend:
Andy, Pangea Speed, Triumph -
Barons Speedshop UK/Factory Metal Works Pre Unit Triumph
Bryan Thompson , Pre Unit Triumph - Caleb Owens, Cro Customs, HD
Dave Barker, Speedmetal, Panhead - Dave Polgreen, St Paul, Knucklehead
Gaku Okomizu, Hawgholic, HD - Harpoon, FMA, Knucklehead
Ian Barry, Falcon Motorcycles, Vincent - Irish Rich, Shamrock Fab, HD
Jason Craze, Eternal Combustion, Knucklehead
Jason Weber, ATR, Knucklehead
Jeff Leighton, Wing Nuts MC, Knucklehead
Jeffro, White Knights, Triumph
Jeremiah Armenta, Love Cycles, HD
Joe Lingley,Panhead Dragbike
John Copeland, White Knights, Shovelhead
John Edwards, Old Tyme Custom Paint, Panhead
Jon Rispante, Las Vegas, Triumph/BSA - Kim Boyle, BCM, Triumph
Kosuke, Sunrise Cycles, Triumph - Max Schaaf, 4Q, Panhead
Mike Olsen, Vista, Knucklehead - Robert Hernandez, AZ, HD
Laconia, New Hampshire is home to one of the biggest and oldest rallies in the United States., dating back to 1923 and drawing crowds of 400,000 to ride in the beautiful New England countryside. Wherever you look, there are bikes on the scenic highways between Laconia and Loudon.
This year's rally is June 11 to 19, 2011.
June 11 - Swap Meet in Ashland, NH - at L.W. Packard Bell Field. Free to attend. Vending spaces $35.
June 11 - 4th Annual Rally for Kids in Crisis - 8:30am start at the 1st Assemble of God Church - 45 Myles Drive in Auburn, NH. This is a 100-mile scenic regional ride. $25 rider fee and $10 passenger fee includes lunch. Details: ManchesterAssembly.org
June 11 - 5th Annual Peter Markris Memorial Ride Around The Lake - Starting point 11am to 1pm NASWA Resort and Beach Bar in Laconia. - details athttp://www.naswa.com/
June 11 - Blessing of the Motorcycles at Laconia Bike Week - 3 to 4pm on opening day of the rally at United Baptist Church in Lakeport, followed by 4 to 5pm church service and a spaghetti dinner, 5 to 7pm for $10 donation.
June 11 - Laconia Kickoff & NHMRO 35th Anniversary Party at Deerhead Sportsmen's Club in Hooksett, NH - 1 to 9pm with good food and live music.
Enjoy a beautiful ride to Kancamangus Trail and Mt Washington. Mt. Washington "Ride to the Sky"- Mt. Washington Auto Road is celebrating a 150th anniversary in 2011. Open every day during Laconia Bike Week - Motorcycles Only on Monday, June 13th and Thursday, June 16th. "Ride To The Sky" Motorcycle Ride with guide vans for extra passengers and vendors begins at 10am June 16th.
Jagermeister Promos - Laconia Bike Week Jun 11 - Jun 19, 2011 Rally Headquarters - 11am to 5pm - Broken Spoke Saloon - 5 to 7pm - Bullwinkle's in Ashland - 7:30 to 9:30pm every day of the rally.
Flat Track Races at Big Daddy’s Speed Bowl in Rumney, NH - Three shows will be available, daily - plus bike wash, massages, music, food, and beer.
Biker Build-Off at Lobster Pond - June 13 to 18 - eight shops competing for prizes.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is celebrating 100 years of racing that will include the 18th Annual Miracle Ride on June 5th to raise money for the Riley Children's Hospital. More than 5,000 motorcyclists will enjoy the magic of riding around the historic Indy 500 track in a Sunday morning parade lead by the Indiana Motorcycle Drill Team. The Miracle Ride is a two-day event that includes a poker run and bike show on Saturday, as well as an auction, raffle and concert on Sunday.
"Over the past 17 years, the Miracle Ride has raised over $3 million for Riley Hospital and hopes to bring in another $400,000 in 2011," said Holly Farabough, director of marketing and sponsorship for Miracle Ride Foundation.
James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children is Indiana's first and only comprehensive children's hospital, saving lives and helping thousands of children every year. Many of the life saving programs at Riley are ranked as some of the top programs in the nation, setting a benchmark for other programs that help children. Riley is a not-for-profit hospital, so it relies heavily on donations from outside sources.
The Bob & Tom Show - nationally syndicated radio show presents the Miracle Ride.
On Saturday the 4th the Miracle Ride kicks off with six poker runs with starting locations all over the state of Indiana. All poker runs will end at the Wyndham Indianapolis West Hotel, where the winners of each poker run will compete for six major prizes. The Wyndham will also be host of a Miracle Ride bike show and silent auction. Vendors will be available and there will be live music until Midnight.
On the morning of Sunday June 5th, 5,000 plus Miracle Ride participants will gather at Allison Transmission. Bob & Tom from the Bob & Tom Radio Show will be on stage introducing guest speakers, giving some special presentations, and of course making everyone laugh. The Indianapolis Motorcycle Drill Team will perform and then participants will rev their engines for a very big parade ride.
The ride will leave Allison Transmission for a lap around the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It will then go past Riley Hospital for Children where doctors, nurses, families, and the children who are able, wave to all the riders and hold up signs of gratitude. This is a very touching moment that can bring you tears and definitely makes you feel good for supporting the cause.
The ride will end in Shelbyville, Indiana outside Indiana Live! Casino. Every participant will receive a complimentary lunch. Then Bob & Tom will do a live auction, announce the winners of the grand prize and most money raised prize, and the totals for the weekend will be announced. To end, anyone over 21 will be invited into the Casino to determine the winners of the Miracle Ride Raffle items.
It is a $50 minimum pledge per person to participate in the Miracle Ride. With this minimum pledge, adult participants receive access to all events both days, Sunday lunch, Saturday night camping, and an event t-shirt. Participants will also receive one chance at the grand prize, which is a 1200cc Harley-Davidson Sportster. For each interval of $50 donated, participants receive a chance at this grand prize. The individual who donates the most money to the Miracle Ride will receive a 2011 Harley-Davidson Sportster 883. Children who pledge $25 are eligible for a TTR 110 Yamaha or an Agility Kymco 50cc Scooter. Children under eight are free and children 8-15 pay $25 to participate.
Major sponsors of the Miracle Ride include: Lucas Oil Products, Inc.; The Indianapolis Colts; The Bob & Tom Radio Show; AAA Insurance; Allison Transmission, Inc.; UAW Local 933; Indiana Live! Casino; and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
For 25 years and counting, the Ride for Kids® has raised millions of dollars every year for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. The title sponsor is Honda Riders Club of America, but all brands of motorcycles are welcome to join the rides.
Riders across the USA continued to give generously to charity in 2010, defying the economic downturn by donating $4.5 million in 2010 via the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids® program.
The 2011 season kicked off with a ride on April 3rd in South Florida and closes with a ride and annual ceremony in Tampa, Florida in November. Ride for kids expanded to 40 cities in 2010 and those cities are on the 2011 Ride For Kids Calendar.
A few changes are in store this year: The South Florida and Philadelphia rides will have new start points; and the Houston, Kansas City, Knoxville and Los Angeles rides have moved weekend dates.
The PBTF is the official charity of the Honda Riders Club of America (HRCA), which has been the presenting sponsor of Ride for Kids® since 1991. Thanks to the significant support of American Honda Motor Company's motorcycle division, Honda dealers and other motorcycle industry companies, the program has raised millions of dollars for pediatric brain tumor research.
More than one million copies of the Ratty Rag have been distributed at major bike show events all over the world since it was first published for the 1974 Daytona Bike Week. "I still have six light tables at my house that were used to lay it out by hand," said Ted Smith, owner of Rat's Hole Custom Bike Shows. "There were no other motorcycle newspapers. The Ratty Rag was the first, and it's the oldest running FREE motorcycle newspaper in the country."
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20,000 copies of the Daytona Beach Ratty Rag will be printed for the 2011 Daytona Bike Week rally. 20,000 more will be printed for the Leesburg Bikefest in April; Thunder in the Valley in June; Sturgis - Buffalo Chip in August; Daytona Biketoberfest; and the Lone Star Rally in November. There will be interviews with the best of show bike builders and of course, photographs of the Miss Rat Mate contests.
Events and Schedule... The Travel Channel will film the 39th Rat's Hole Chopper Show - "World Bike Showdown" - so come join the party. Bike builders from all over the world, live on stage!Everyone through the gate will receive one ballot to vote for their favorite bike in the World Showdown.
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MC Radical Randy, tattoo and rat mate contests. The show is all day Saturday, March 12th at Daytona Lagoon water park, beach side at 601 N. Earl Street.
Registration in 22 classes with brand new custom trophy awards for first, second and third places.
The annual Isle of Man TT races can certainly be described as electric. Manufacturers and riders view the 37.7 miles of narrow twisting road as a proving ground for engineering and skill.
More than 200 riders and several spectators have lost their lives to this chase to push the performance envelope.
But there is now another electric element to the races. Starting last year, the event introduced a zero-emissions race. At the moment, zero emissions means electric.
Last year’s winner was the British-Indian team Agni, with an average speed of 84 mph and a top speed of 102 mph. With conventional bikes, an average of 100 mph is considered the benchmark of indisputable proficiency. The fastest lap ever recorded by any bike was set this year by John McGuinness at 131.578 mph.
This year an American team brought to the fray a unique machine built from the ground up: MotoCzysz’s E1 PC.
MotoCzysz (pronunced Moto-sizz) sported proprietary batteries, hand-built by a company that also supplies NASA, and an oil-cooled electric engine. The bike won the zero-emissions race with a lap speed of 96.820 mph and a top speed of 135 mph.
We could well see the zero-emissions race turn in times that rival standard races within a few years. And like all such races, this is a proving ground for the technologies and designs that will eventually make their way to the average consumer.
MotoCzysz holds several patents on this advanced electrical technology, and rumor has it the company is in talks with manufacturers, including Indian automobile giant Bajal.
Truly, the electric motorcycles at the TT races are giving us performances that can be described as, well, electric.
— Isle of Man TT 2010 by Guy Wheatley, the author of TEXARKANA GAZETTE.COM - a source for motorcycles and bike riding in Texarkana.
Highlights of the 2009 Isle of Man TT & 2010 Isle of Man TT
Following the success of the inaugural clean emissions motorcycle race on the Isle of Man in 2009, the Isle of Man Government Department of Tourism and Leisure became the official promoters of Zero TT 2010 on the TT Mountain Course, as part of the 2010 TT Race program.
As well as the usual prize money available to teams and riders, the Isle of Man Government created a £10,000 prize fund for the first TT Zero Race team to record a 100mph lap (160.93kph) around the 37 and 3/4 mile course. This landmark was achieved for the first time by a conventional bike in 1957, when Scotsman Bob McIntyre lapped the TT Course in 22 minutes 24.4 seconds for an overall average of 101.03mph. Rob Barber and Team Agni recorded a fastest lap time of 25 minutes 53.5 seconds (87.434mph) in the 2009 clean emissions race.
TT Zero 2010 - The Zero TT clean emissions race on June 9th was an integral part of this year's Isle of Man Time Trials, with the Isle of Man Government offering a £10,000 prize to the first team to record a 100 mph lap. Isle of Man TT racing was established in 1904.
There was no one to challenge John McGuinness as the HM Plant Honda rider dominated all six laps to take the 2010 Isle of Man TT win, setting a new outright lap record and a new race record.
McGuinness is now a 15-time TT winner, with three 130mph+ laps on his way to victory – including a new outright lap record of 130.442mph on lap two, despite slowing down to pit.
The clean emissions race in 2009 was widely credited with accelerating the development of clean emissions transport and many of the technical innovations that were introduced in the Isle of Man are expected to become an integral part of future mass market transport. The event was conceived with the support and involvement of numerous Departments of the Isle of Man Government as part of the Island’s Freedom to Flourish program.
The 2010 clean emissions race on the Isle of Man was renamed ‘TT Zero’ and has become part of the core TT programme, featuring riders from all race classes. The one lap race was open to clean emission motorcycles at 4:30pm on Wednesday June 9th, following the Royal London 360 Superstock and Supersport Races. Qualifying was on Saturday June 5th and Monday June 7th.
Hon Martyn Quayle, MHK, Minister for Tourism and Leisure, Isle of Man Government, released this statement :“We are delighted that the Isle of Man was the first country to run an electric bike race and the fact that there are now events scheduled around the world is a tribute to the Island’s entrepreneurial, innovative spirit and shows what an achievement it was for the Isle of Man to run the groundbreaking inaugural event. We are now building on this fantastic start by properly integrating the clean emissions class into the race program - this really does send a clear signal that electric motorsport is fast evolving and that the TT Races remain at the forefront of motorcycle sport.”
The next Isle of Man TTs are May 28 to June 10, 2012.
4th Annual Peter Makris MemorialRide and Run Around Lake Winnipesaukee - to benefit Laconia Fire Dept. Lifesaving Fund and Water Rescue Teams, as well as Easter Seals of New Hampshire and New Hampshire Veterans Count Program - Rain did not deter riders and boaters!
More than 275 signed up and lined up at NASWA Resort Saturday morning - Rain Or Shine! The event was a success again this year during the 87th Laconia Motorcycle Week.
Laconia is the 3rd largest motorcycle rally in the US! Enjoy motorcycle week at Laconia's only biker run resort. Party at the NAZBar Beach Bar and Grill, only 2 blocks to the Weirs.
Enjoy a beautiful ride to Kancamangus Trail and Mt Washington.
Kimmy Cruz & Chop Shop Girls... heading home from Austin, TX
ROT Rally 2010 - closing day, June 13th
AUSTIN, TEXAS - Last Year - Robbie Knievel jumped a motorcycle 180 feet over multiple semi-trucks in front of the TEXAS Capitol for the 15th Annual Republic Of Texas Rally and Hank Williams Jr. was the music headliner! ...Find out what's happening this year!
The Lone Star State’s loudest, proudest and most colossal motorcycle rally draws more than 350 top vendors from all over the country and boosts the Austin, Texas economy by an estimated $35 million.
The 16th Annual ROT Rally opens all day Thursday, June 10th and officially closes at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 13th 2010 at Travis County Expo Center, 7311 Decker Lane, Austin, TX.
Live in concert on the main stage, Thursday night - Blue Oyster, Friday night - Blood Sweat & Tears, and Saturday night - Bret Michaels "Rock My World."
Friday Night Parade & Congress Party.
Rock star Dee Snider of Twisted Sister will lead a "Bikers For Babies" ride on Saturday to benefit The March of Dimes campaign for healthy babies.
The Thunderdome is the entertainment center for the ROT Rally, where there's always something going on: live music, contests, celebrity meet and greets. Get away from the heat outside in this state of the art air conditioned entertainment venue. Daily shows 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
ROT’s Got Talent -This is a variety show like no other. People will be competing for an opportunity to perform as part of our headlining concert. Thursday - Sunday (All Day.)
Tattoo Expo - It’s understood that motorcycles and tattoos share the same allure: Enjoyment of the Extreme. This year will be a marriage of those extremes with the first ever ROT Rally Tattoo Expo.
Big Texas Chop Off for American Heros - The ROT Rally highlights some of the country’s best upcoming bike builders every year and does a Give-A-Way custom bike to benefit the veterans of our country’s armed forces. Taking it a step further, this year’s judges will be the veterans and the motorcycle with the highest votes will be chosen as the prize for the give-away. Thursday - Sunday (All Day.)
Comedian Gallagher - “Engineer by training, comedian by choice," He sez, "I don't make it up, the truth is funny enough" Gallagher will be taking the stage throughout the day, Thursday - Sunday (All Day.)
Custom Baggers Showcase - Baggers are no longer “Grandpa’s bike” - They are what's happening NOW and "The “American Bagger Showcase” will feature some of America’s best Custom Baggers.
American Hellriders: Featuring The Wall of Death - As seen on Ripley's Believe It or Not! Be amazed as Patch McGillcuttey, a wall of death rider of 14 years and professional stunt riders race their motorcycles and high-powered go-karts, reaching speeds of over 50 mph, on the side of a vertical wall.
Team FMX East: Freestyle Motorcross - FMX East will be presenting their gravity-defying "don't try this at home" tricks and stunts throughout the day, Thursday to Sunday.
Compete for 25k in the Teresi Dyno Drags - Rally fans will pit their skills against each other to determine the top 16 riders at ROT Rally, who have ridiculously fast reaction times that can stay on the throttle all out for a quarter of a mile. The Dyno Drag crew will analyze the results. If you qualify as one of the eight fastest Metric or Harley Davidson motorcycle riders, you will be invited to Sturgis for the shootout later this year where you will compete for $25,000 in cash and prizes. To compete, you must be an amateur rider on a street legal motorcycle no turbo, no NOS, no air shifters, so come test your skills and see what you and your bike can do.
At the hub of everything, look for Kimmy Cruz & The Chop Shop Girls serving drinks and having a good time at the 16th Annual ROT Rally.
Brothers of the Third Wheel is the largest trike organization in the world. BTW USA Trike Week in an annual event in May - June in Branson, MO.
BTW Europe's Trike Week is held every July in Vaestervik, Sweden.
"Blankets To The World" is the official charity for "Brothers of the Third Wheel Trikers & Bikers Association Europe & Overseas"
"The idea is to collect blankets, sleeping-bags & tents on bike & trike-meetings and to donate them locally to homeless children and families," said Hoagie Ceo BTW-EOS.
"This is a growing problem in western cities and societies. In Germany alone there are 9,000 street kids with a big number not accounted for.
"We have setup a paypal donation button on our homepage http://www.btw-triker.org/ All donations go directly to the cause. The group will also accept new or clean blankets and clothing. Contact: btw-triker@gmx.de to find out how you can get involved today!
"All european chapters are participating, and we hope everybody else around the world will want to get involved," said Hoagie.
Brothers of the Third Wheel was founded in 1983 by Jim Sickler in the United States and is the largest independent trikes organization in the world, with more than 6,000 members worldwide. Jim & Lady Sickler in Ava Missouri are International Directors for USA, Canada, Mexico, Australia and UK - BTW Trikers & Bikers Europe & Overseas (BTWEOS) was built in 2002 with the CEOs Hoagie & Manuela, who are responsible for all other worldwide chapters.
Brothers & Sisters are all equal members, and nobody is discriminated on the basis of his skin color, race, religion, etc. The the main focus of chapters in Europe, is the integration and equality of disabled people and lobbying with the various bodies and agencies and organizations.
In addition, B.T.W. works with other motorcycle clubs and organizations such as ABATE, COC, MAG, NABD, Biker-Union, HOG etc. for the respectful coexistence of Bikers and Trikers.
BTW USA Trike Week in an annual event in May - June in Branson, MO. BTW EOS's Trike Week is held in conjuntion with MCDagarna every July in Vaestervik, Sweden. Details: http://www.btw-triker.org/
The Born Free Show on June 25th 2011 at Oak Canyon Ranch in Orange County, California is about the love of old motorcycles and like minded individuals having a good time enjoying each others company & these bikes of the past. The list of participating builders is international - from professional to home-built. This is a family-friendly event - young and old a-like are welcome to come out and enjoy the day.The show is meant to unite people from all walks of life by bringing the passion that we all have of these old machines together for one day.If you come out to the event please be prepared to have a great time,enjoy some vintage bikes..lots of vintage bikes in a peaceful friendly family environment. There will also be a ride to the after-party a few miles down the road. You can also buy the event poster for a chance to win at $25k knucklehead. Details: Born Free Blog.
