As much as I adore going to shows even if there’s not one bike that fits my personal aesthetic and wallet, there’s usually a unofficial show going on outside the facility that I find just as interesting, but in a totally different way. Same goes for Barnett’s Magazine Online’s ever-smiling, hard working lens man, Jack Cofano. Jack never misses a beat when there are good bikes...

            This event boasts $30,000 in cash and prizes as well as four brand new motorcycle giveaways, one each day of the event. You probably have a better chance of winning something at the rally than you do in the casinos. Just kidding, everyone’s a winner in Vegas.             The highlight of the event for me has always been the Artistry in Iron bike show. This year I will...

            Speaking of peers, this show is unique in that the competing builders are the only voters who determine the winner of the show. This year’s winner of the 2016 Master Builder Championship was Pete Pearson of Rocket Bobs Cycle Works all the way from Jolly Olde England. Of all the bikes entered in the show, I have to admit his was definitely unique. I think I may have...

            Hogs & Heifers Saloon has always been a hot spot during the Las Vegas BikeFest weekend. And, not only with its saloon, but in recent years with its out-side Roadside bar too. The outdoor bar is large enough for at least a dozen wild and crazy bartenders. Believe me, wild and crazy does not even come close to describing the antics of these lovely ladies. If dancing...

            That said, I have always saved one day for my “Ladies of…” photos whenever I cover a large event. I usually photograph the ladies that are working at the event or, if not working, I always ask permission. In almost all cases the ladies are more than happy to pose for a pretty picture. And, if they don’t want their photo taken, I just move on and feel like a perv for...

            It’s not about shiny chrome, fancy paint jobs, or expensive customs. It’s all about whatever you can put together with two wheels, a motor, and a full tank of gas. Whether it started out as a Harley-Davidson, Yamaha, BSA, Triumph, etc., these garage-built old timers are a testament to the dedication and ingenuity put into giving these bikes another chance to tear up the...

            The event was advertised as “5 Days+1,000 Miles=1,000,000 Stories” and with absolutely perfect weather along with some of the greatest motorcycle roads in the country, everyone would remember this event for a long time.              The event started on Wednesday, the 7th of September, in Asheville, North Carolina, a go-to destination at any time of the year. That was a...

            This was not a huge spectator event as it was geared as a motorcycle tour of the Great Smoky Mountains. That doesn’t mean it was boring at all if you were looking for a good time besides riding your Harley-Davidson in gorgeous surroundings. There were bands and vendors at the great venues to pass the time when you were not cruising the mountain roads. I’m sure the...

            This was not a huge spectator event as it was geared as a motorcycle tour of the Great Smoky Mountains. That doesn’t mean it was boring at all if you were looking for a good time besides riding your Harley-Davidson in gorgeous surroundings. There were bands and vendors at the great venues to pass the time when you were not cruising the mountain roads. I’m sure the...

            The museum is known as the “The Museum that Runs” because all the bikes in the museum start up and if you don’t believe me, just ask Dale or one of his crew to start one up. That will result in a large smile and a lot of noise.             The museum contains over 350 rare American-made motorcycles and more memorabilia that you can browse in one day. There is also a...