That said, I’m just as happy to take photos of everyday rides that you and I tool around on. If you think about it, some of the new bikes would have been considered show bikes a few years ago. Due to the influence of past show bikes the manufacturers now include many of the kind of parts and modifications that were previously only found on show bikes. If you consider show bikes as...

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...

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...

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...