The crowds seemed to be everywhere and it was hard to tell if you were at the spring rally or the fall. Main Street on Friday and Saturday was jammed. Gridlock both on the street and on the sidewalk. It also seems that the younger crowd is now flocking to the big events now that riding a rice rocket is not as taboo as it once was. The estimates for the fall rally seem to run at...

Although the Biketoberfest show is a much smaller show attendance-wise than the spring show, there were still plenty of top grade show bikes to peruse. This year they even brought back the Café Racer class. Unfortunately there were only a few bikes entered in the class and I would have loved to see more. The Rat’s Hole shows are one of the best organized and judged shows in the...

Story by Sedrick “Mitch” Mitchell, Photos by Harley Davidson Press – Köln, David “Captain Slick” Hayes, and Fritz Van Duinen {phocagallery view=categories|categoryid=937|imagecategories=0|} There are a lot of reasons why people attend motorcycle rallies and motorcycle related events. These reasons vary widely. Many people attend just to hook up with old buddies, or hook up with...

As usual, the weather was great ― sunny and warm. Except for Saturday which was still sunny, but a little on the nippy side. Not a problem as everyone gets to finally wear their cool Harley-Davidson cold weather apparel. So as not to be confused, there are also a few photos of Goat Island. Why is it called Goat Island? It’s because it’s an island populated by goats. Duh! Why are...

Story and Photos by Rodent {phocagallery view=categories|categoryid=931|imagecategories=0|} Every year, the traveling MotoGP circus comes to northern California for one of the best shows of the year. The American Superbike racing teams also race this weekend and set up in orderly rows in the paddock. The MotoGP teams are hidden and guarded in high security. I prefer hanging with...

Story and photos by J. JOSHUA PLACA {phocagallery view=categories|categoryid=932|imagecategories=0|} ‘Well, I’m a standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona and such a fine sight to see It’s a girl, my Lord, in a flatbed Ford slowing’ down to take a look at me…’ —The Eagles Winslow, Arizona, a high desert town recognized mostly for the Eagles song, “Take It...

Story and photos by J. JOSHUA PLACA {phocagallery view=categories|categoryid=933|imagecategories=0|} It’s a beautiful motorcycling world out there, you just have to get out and ride. If you’re anywhere in Arizona or plan to be, Winslow is a worthy biker destination. At the recent Rockn’ 66 Rally the “Standin’ on the Corner” town showed its biking appeal with a surprising number...

Story and photos by J. JOSHUA PLACA {phocagallery view=categories|categoryid=934|imagecategories=0|} There is a laid back feel to a small-town motorcycle rally. Most everyone is friendly and supportive; even the cops can see the economic value of scores of enthusiasts spending money in their town and actually seem to serve and protect rather than harass and ticket. Fortunately...

Story by Sedrick “Mitch” Mitchell, Photos by Harley Davidson Press – Köln, David “Captain Slick” Hayes and Fritz Van Duinen {phocagallery view=categories|categoryid=936|imagecategories=0|} For the 13th consecutive year more than 100,000 gathered in Austria’s most southern province of Carinthia in the village of Faak am See to celebrate Europe’s largest motorcycle events of its...

Editorial and Photos by Rodent {phocagallery view=categories|categoryid=928|imagecategories=0|} The traditional Labor Day weekend Four Corners Motorcycle Rally has been happening for almost 20 years in Durango, Colorado, with, in my opinion, a lukewarm reception by the powers that run the town. Durango has massive tourist facilities while the surrounding villages have little or...