Story by Sedrick “Mitch” Mitchell, Photos by Mitch & Dave Hayes {phocagallery view=categories|categoryid=874|imagecategories=0|} The 24th Annual Rolling Thunder event attracted several hundred thousand motorcyclists, families and friends of veterans, and a bucket full of dignitaries to the Washington D.C. area over the Memorial Day weekend. On Memorial Day weekend, special...

Story and photos by Jack Cofano {phocagallery view=categories|categoryid=870|imagecategories=0|} This is the final day of coverage of the 2011 ROT Rally and there are a ton of new photos for you to look at. Friday night is the motorcycle parade down Congress Ave. starting from the Travis Expo Center. The ROT parade, which holds the Guinness World Record for “Longest Parade of...

Story and Photos by Rodent, Contributions by Wendy Manning {phocagallery view=categories|categoryid=869|imagecategories=0|} A couple years ago I did a story on Kiehl’s motorcycle collection at their original since 1851 lotion and potion shop on 3rd Ave & 13th Street in Manhattan during a snowy winter visit to NYC. Last year Kiehl’s did their first ride benefit. I...

Story and Photos by Jack Cofano {phocagallery view=categories|categoryid=868|imagecategories=0|} One thing I did not mention in Part 1 or 2 of this coverage is that the ROT rally is an adult’s only rally. No one under 18 years of age is admitted to the rally grounds under any circumstance. Good thing, too, as young minds need not know what their parents act like when away from...

Story and Photos by Jack Cofano {phocagallery view=categories|categoryid=867|imagecategories=0|} In Part 1 of the coverage of the ROT Rally I mentioned the Custom Bike Builders Exhibit area inside the ThunderDome Arena and here are the bikes you would have seen at the show. This was a must stop on the grounds of the Travis County Expo Center not only to see top class show bikes...

Story and Photos by Jack Cofano {phocagallery view=categories|categoryid=866|imagecategories=0|} Everything is big in Texas and the Republic of Texas Rally (ROT) is no exception. This rally welcomes around 200,000 bikers a year and is held at the 125-acre Travis County Expo Center, a mere 15 miles from downtown Austin. The rally ran from Thursday June 9 through Saturday June 12...

Story and Photos by MB McQueen {phocagallery view=categories|categoryid=865|imagecategories=0|} Bling was in the air at the second annual Bikes, Babes and Bling Festival. Everything that could shine did—the sun, the musicians, and the glitzy array of items for sale from the numerous vendors. The babes in attendance had a great opportunity to ride, relax, listen to music and get...

Story and Photos by MB McQueen and Steve Baskin {phocagallery view=categories|categoryid=864|imagecategories=0|} The Bikes, Babes and Bling Festival was held in Fayetteville, Arkansas on June 10 and 11. The annual event appeals to men and women alike, because where there is bling, there are babes. Where there are babes, there are boys. Where there are bikes, there are both....

Story and Photos by MB McQueen and Steve Baskin {phocagallery view=categories|categoryid=863|imagecategories=0|} Bikes, Blues and BBQ is one of the largest bike rallies and the largest charity rally in the U.S. Going on its 11th year, it’s held here in the gorgeous Ozark Mountains, and is visited upon by about half a million bikes, their owners, and the general public. It’s...

By J. JOSHUA PLACA {phocagallery view=categories|categoryid=862|imagecategories=0|} Butt fatigue is the nemesis of any long-haul rider. Even on quick jaunts, many of today’s slick, narrow seats feel hard, and leave us wanting more cushion for the pushin’. They supply ample style, but demand a pound of posterior flesh every time you mount up and ride out beyond your block. This...