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High voltage on the trails : Electric motorcycles and bicycles are changing off-road riding. American Motorcyclist , June 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9825/high-voltage-on-the-trails/ Hare and hound 101 : An introduction to motorcycle desert racing. American Motorcyclist , June 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9821/hare-and-hound-101/ Motorcycle touring 101 : Getting ready to go the distance. American Motorcyclist , April 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9408/motorcycle-touring-101/ Sprint enduros: Bred for speed : Woods racing for everyone. American Motorcyclist , April 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9453/sprint-enduros-bred-for-speed/ Can’t miss dual sport and adventure rallies : Four 2020 opportunities to have a blast in the dirt. American Motorcyclist , March 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9330/cant-miss-dual-sport-and-adventure-rallies/ 2020 can’t-miss road rallies : AMA-sanctioned road riding events offer fun, adventure. American Motorcyclist , March 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9328/2020-cant-miss-road-rallies/ 2019 AMA Championship Banquet : Nation’s top amateur racers, organizers honored at gala event. American Motorcyclist , Feb. 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9160/2019-ama-championship-banquet/ Riding for the common good : AMA members and clubs that gave back in 2019. American Motorcyclist , Nov. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/8562/riding-for-the-common-good-2/ First time at the top : Spoonogle, Markely win hard-fought 2019 AMA Off-Road Vintage Grand Championships. American Motorcyclist , Sept. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/8129/first-time-at-the-top/ Western adventure : Road tour nine years in the making. American Motorcyclist , Sept. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/8143/western-adventure/ Get experienced : Community garages connect riders to fix bikes. American Motorcyclist , Aug. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7882/get-experienced/ Into the woods : Tips for street riders to tackle the trails. American Motorcyclist , Aug. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7948/into-the-woods/ Young riders and the motorcycles of yesteryear : These millennials have an affinity for vintage. American Motorcyclist , June 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7471/young-riders-and-the-motorcycles-of-yesteryear/ On the right track : How three women became AMA track racing promoters. American Motorcyclist , June 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7557/on-the-right-track/ Work for the ride : Clubs build, maintain trails so you can have fun. American Motorcyclist , May 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7363/work-for-the-ride/ Speed freaks! : Speedway racing serves up intense competition. American Motorcyclist , April 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7112/speed-freaks/ Two-wheeled generosity : Motorcyclists get involved to do good. American Motorcyclist Against the odds : Privateers battle factory riders in top pro classes. American Motorcyclist AMA honors 2018 amateur racing champions : Gala event recognizes national champions, award winners. American Motorcyclist One motorcycle, many ways to race it : Motocross bikes can get you racing in new ways. American Motorcyclist Nine times a champ : Billy Janniro breaks record for AMA Speedway National Championships. American Motorcyclist (Making a) living on two wheels : Three individuals whose careers are driven by motorcycling. American Motorcyclist Happy trails : Three lesser-known public trails that are worth a ride. American Motorcyclist Racing into fall : The AMA Road Race Grand Championship kicks off Oct. 25. American Motorcyclist Racing their own line : Quinn Wentzel and Steve Harouff take different journeys to 2018 AMA Off-Road Vintage Grand Championships. American Motorcyclist From honkey-tonk to MX : How Loretta Lynn’s Ranch became motocross’ sacred ground. American Motorcyclist Racing through the generations : Six Days brings out the best in family bonds. American Motorcyclist Pitching in : Dan Brown helps grow motorcycle competition. American Motorcyclist Duane Carey, going boldly : Former astronaut’s career inspired by motorcycling. American Motorcyclist Racing to the starting grid : MotoAmerica’s multi-manufacturer Junior Cup to groom talent. American Motorcyclist
Short-Form Stories (Print)
AMA Hall of Fame donor gives to preserve motorcycling heritage : Arizonan worked, raced for Hall Of Famers Mike And Margaret Wilson. American Motorcyclist , July 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/10270/ama-hall-of-fame-donor-gives-to-preserve-motorcycling-heritage/ ‘Lords of the Board Track’ AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Raffle Bike : You could win this custom-built Harley-Davidson Sportster. American Motorcyclist , July 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/10268/lords-of-the-board-track-ama-motorcycle-hall-of-fame-raffle-bike/ AMA helps get racing back on track : Safe-To-Race Task Force creates guidelines for reopening. American Motorcyclist , July 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/10277/ama-helps-get-racing-back-on-track/ Supercross, MotoAmerica, GNCC take lead : Three AMA National Championships returned to racing in May. American Motorcyclist , July 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/10282/supercross-motoamerica-gncc-take-lead/ Meet the Clarks : New York’s family ATV racing team. American Motorcyclist , June 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9813/meet-the-clarks/ Six in one : Meet Tyler Hopkins, winner of a half-dozen motocross titles in 2019. American Motorcyclist , June 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9811/six-in-one/ The Square Deal Riders MC : Riding and racing since 1937. American Motorcyclist , June 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9817/the-square-deal-riders-mc/ Getting on track : How to prep your bike, your gear and yourself for a track day. American Motorcyclist , June 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9815/getting-on-track/ Trail riding essentials : Nine things you shouldn’t leave the trailhead without. American Motorcyclist , May 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9665/trail-riding-essentials/ From mapping to advocacy : Backcountry Discovery Routes protects, supports adventure motorcycling. American Motorcyclist https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9663/from-mapping-to-advocacy/ Motorcycle maintenance basics : DIY repairs that can save you money. American Motorcyclist , May 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9657/motorcycle-maintenance-basics/ Get to know Arenacross Champ Kyle Peters : North Carolina rider dominated 2020 AMA Arenacross Season. American Motorcyclist , May 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9667/get-to-know-arenacross-champ-kyle-peters/ Superbikes at the Brickyard : Six reasons not to miss MotoAmerica’s Indianapolis round. American Motorcyclist , April 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9470/superbikes-at-the-brickyard/ Eight questions with Traci Pickens : 12-Time GNCC WXC ATV Champion weighs in on her career, accomplishments. American Motorcyclist , March 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9317/eight-questions-with-traci-pickens/ AMA Grand Championships scheduled for July, August : Flat Track, Hillclimb National Amateur Championship rounds in Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin. American Motorcyclist , March 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9344/ama-grand-championships-scheduled-for-july-august/ Six questions with Bryce Ford : 12-Time AMA ATV Motocross Champion ready to move to pros. American Motorcyclist , Feb. 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9164/six-questions-with-bryce-ford/ Brandon Paasch goes international : 2016 MotoAmerica KTM RC 390 Cup Champ wins British Moto3 title. American Motorcyclist , Feb. 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9180/brandon-paasch-goes-international/ New AMA Extreme Off-Road series coming in 2020 : Two series include nine events, more ways to qualify for Tennessee Knockout. American Motorcyclist , Feb. 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/9182/new-ama-extreme-off-road-series-coming-in-2020/ Movin’ on up : Two-time MotoAmerica Stock 1000 Champ Andrew Lee on what he’s won and what he’s doing next. American Motorcyclist , Jan. 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/8965/movin-on-up/ Riding as a family : Amanda Knapp passes love of riding to husband, kids. American Motorcyclist , Jan. 2020. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/8957/riding-as-a-family/ Bringing Peach State riders together : Sinha to build community, collaboration. American Motorcyclist , Dec. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/8759/bringing-peach-state-riders-together/ It’s 10 now for Janniro : Speedway rider wins record 10th AMA Speedway National Championship. American Motorcyclist , Dec. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/8780/its-10-now-for-janniro/ 73 years of competition : Rib Mountain Riders MC keeps motorcycle racing on track in central Wisconsin. American Motorcyclist , Nov. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/8587/73-years-of-competition/ Get to know Manny Lettenbichler : German rider was last man standing at 2019 Tennessee Knockout. American Motorcyclist , Nov. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/8578/get-to-know-manny-lettenbichler/ Chasing dreams on, off the track : Jackie Riess a top performer in dirt, snow and classroom. American Motorcyclist , Nov. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/8581/chasing-dreams-on-off-the-track/ Thirty-three national champions crowned at 2019 AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship : Jalek Swoll named 2019 Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award Winner. American Motorcyclist , Oct. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/8380/thirty-three-national-champions-crowned-at-2019-ama-amateur-national-motocross-championship/ Finding the money : How to get grant funding for OHV trail projects. American Motorcyclist , Oct. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/8371/finding-the-money/ Five questions with… : 2019 AMA Hillclimb Racer Of The Year Bodee O’Neil. American Motorcyclist , Oct. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/8374/five-questions-with/ Brunner named 2019 Nicky Hayden AMA Horizon Award recipient : Reese, Horn, Williams also win awards at 2019 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship. American Motorcyclist , Oct. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/8368/brunner-named-2019-nicky-hayden-ama-horizon-award-recipient/ Krezman named 250cc Youth National Speedway Champ : Leutz paces 150cc field to win class title. American Motorcyclist , Sept. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/8114/krezman-named-250cc-youth-national-speedway-champ/ Over the horizon and into the big show : Dallas Daniels makes pro flat track debut at Lima Half Mile. American Motorcyclist , Sept. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/8117/over-the-horizon-and-into-the-big-show U.S. team finishes 11th at FIM Junior Motocross World Championship : Romano places seventh in 85cc Class. American Motorcyclist , Sept. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/8107/u-s-team-finishes-11th-at-fim-junior-motocross-world-championship/ 2020 AMA Supercross schedule released : Supercross Futures schedule features 10 rounds, new venues. American Motorcyclist , Sept. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/8104/2020-ama-supercross-schedule-released/ J.D. Beach wins pro flat track, road racing events on consecutive weekends : Achievement reminiscent of Nicky Hayden’s 2002 season. American Motorcyclist , Aug. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7941/j-d-beach-wins-pro-flat-track-road-racing-events-on-consecutive-weekends/ Collaboration by riders, safety for riders : John Painter: AMA State Chapter Coordinator for Maine. American Motorcyclist , Aug. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7916/collaboration-by-riders-safety-for-riders/ 2019 ISDE Trophy teams announced : 10 riders to compete in Portugal in November. American Motorcyclist , Aug. 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7944/2019-isde-trophy-teams-announced/ Club spotlight : Racers Under the Son combines motorcycles, gospel. American Motorcyclist , July 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7758/club-spotlight-racers-under-the-son-combines-motorcycles-gospel/ Keeping the wheels turning : Lynn Plog can’t get enough of riding, competition. American Motorcyclist, July 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7752/keeping-the-wheels-turning/ Lisa Malachowsky picks up AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame raffle bike : Ural sidecar rig set up for adventure. American Motorcyclist , June 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7554/lisa-malachowsky-picks-up-ama-motorcycle-hall-of-fame-raffle-bike/ Member Tested: Corbin seat . American Motorcyclist , June 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/2019-06-dzwuwn9qhh8/june-2019/ The long climb to the top : John Koester’s journey to AMA Pro Hillclimb domination. American Motorcyclist , June 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7509/the-long-climb-to-the-top/ AMA awards eight sound test kits : Program helps combat excessive motorcycle sound. American Motorcyclist , June 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7548/ama-awards-eight-sound-test-kits/ 2019 Daytona Bike Week racing recap : 78th edition of rally features major competition in four disciplines. American Motorcyclist , May 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7379/2019-daytona-bike-week-racing-recap/ Arizona State Chapter coordinator hopes to increase membership : Denis Levitt plans to attract young people to motorcycling. American Motorcyclist , May 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7330/arizona-state-chapter-coordinator-hopes-to-increase-membership/ Five questions with AMA Supercross racer Austin Forkner : Missouri rider takes charge in AMA 250SX East Championship. American Motorcyclist , May 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7372/five-questions-with-ama-supercross-racer-austin-forkner/ 2019 AMA Supermoto National Championship Series . American Motorcyclist , April 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7142/2019-ama-supermoto-national-championship-series 2019 AMA Vintage Flat Track National Championship Series . American Motorcyclist , April 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7139/2019-ama-vintage-flat-track-national-championship-series/ MotoAmerica announces new broadcast coverage deal : Three ways to catch all the on-track action and off-track stories. American Motorcyclist , April 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7129/motoamerica-announces-new-broadcast-coverage-deal/ What you need to know about … : 2019 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship. American Motorcyclist , April 2019. https://magazine.americanmotorcyclist.com/7136/what-you-need-to-know-about/ Retired instructor promoting AMA : AMA North Dakota State Coordinator Jerry Mayer. American Motorcyclist AMA names 2019 Ice Race National Champions : 200 racers compete in Wisconsin event. American Motorcyclist Bulldog Riders MC celebrates 70th : Michigan club boasts long history of AMA events. American Motorcyclist Motorcycles, journeys, trophies and Marina : One woman’s introduction to motorcycling. American Motorcyclist U.S. ISDE Trophy team places second at 2018 FIM International Six Days Enduro : Three of seven club teams finish top 10 overall. American Motorcyclist Race vintage motocross at Daytona : New vintage classes open to wide range of motocross bikes. American Motorcyclist Setting an example : Prescott Trail Riders protect, improve southwest off-road riding. American Motorcyclist AMA and MotoAmerica continue partnership through 2029 : North American series to continue operating AMA Superbike Championship. American Motorcyclist Daniels wins 2018 Nicky Hayden AMA Road Race Horizon Award : Illinois rider first to win two AMA Horizon Awards. American Motorcyclist Ready for the pros : Meet Derek Drake, 2018 Nicky Hayden AMA Motocross Horizon Award winner. American Motorcyclist Robert Horsch named AMA State Chapter Coordinator for Missouri : AMA Charter Life Member assumes volunteer role. American Motorcyclist, No climbing alone : Hillclimb community grows, one family at a time. American Motorcyclist Twenty-eight champions crowned at AMA Amateur National Motocross Championship : Loretta Lynn’s Ranch hosts event for 36th straight year. American Motorcyclist Writing the future of American Flat Track : Four-day amateur event draws racers from around globe. American Motorcyclist Talent wins at AMA Flat Track Grand Championship : Dallas Daniels, Kody Kopp take home Nicky Hayden AMA Horizon Award, Fast Brain Award. American Motorcyclist Longtime advocates to help coordinate Minnesota activity : Tom and Karen Umphress volunteer as AMA state chapter coordinators. American Motorcyclist Portsmouth Motorcycle Club celebrates 125 years : Commemorates past, hopes for bright future. American Motorcyclist Catching up with Fast Eddie : Neither age nor cancer has slowed him down. American Motorcyclist Penton enthusiasts celebrate brand’s 50th anniversary : 500 gather in Amherst, Ohio. American Motorcyclist Longtime rights activist named to volunteer position : Paul Cote: AMA Massachusetts State Chapter Coordinator. American Motorcyclist AMA Flat Track Grand Championship scheduled for May in Springfield, Ill. : 2018 AMA Vintage Flat Track National Championship Series announced. American Motorcyclist
Web Stories
Eli Tomac wins his first AMA Supercross title : 450SX champion feels ‘weight lifted’. American Motorcyclist Association . https://americanmotorcyclist.com/eli-tomac-wins-his-first-ama-supercross-title/ New dad Eli Tomac ready to race again : A conversation with the AMA 450cc Supercross points leader. American Motorcyclist Association . https://americanmotorcyclist.com/new-dad-eli-tomac-ready-to-race-again/ Miller keeps riding, training through pandemic : Hare and hound competitor, organizer keeping busy. American Motorcyclist Association . https://americanmotorcyclist.com/miller-keeps-riding-training-through-pandemic/ FIM MotoGP round at Circuit of the Americas postponed until November . American Motorcyclist Association . https://americanmotorcyclist.com/fim-motogp-round-at-circuit-of-the-americas-postponed-until-november/ Two-day flat track series canceled : Three Pooler, Ga., races were scheduled for Friday, Saturday. American Motorcyclist Association . https://americanmotorcyclist.com/two-day-flat-track-series-canceled/ Ride some of the best trails in the nation for a good cause : Annual two-person ride grows to 150 participants. American Motorcyclist Association . https://americanmotorcyclist.com/ride-some-of-the-best-trails-in-the-nation-for-a-good-cause/ Give AMA Supercross live timing a try while watching Round 4 on Saturday : Improve you viewing experience by keeping track of your favorite riders even when the TV cameras aren’t showing them. American Motorcyclist Association . https://americanmotorcyclist.com/give-ama-supercross-live-timing-a-try-while-watching-round-4-on-saturday/ Russell to make 2020 last year as full-time GNCC competitor : Multi-time GNCC champion hopes to end career on top. American Motorcyclist Association . https://americanmotorcyclist.com/russell-to-make-2020-last-year-as-full-time-gncc-competitor/ Second AMA Ice Race Grand Championship event postponed : Ice grand prix event rescheduled for Feb. 16. American Motorcyclist Association . https://americanmotorcyclist.com/second-ama-ice-race-grand-championship-event-postponed/ Suzuki to partner with Team Hammer for 2020 MotoAmerica Superbike season : Yoshimura R&D will not field factory-supported Suzuki Superbike entry for first time in more than 40 years. American Motorcyclist Association . https://americanmotorcyclist.com/suzuki-to-partner-with-team-hammer-for-2020-motoamerica-superbike-season/ Seven national champions crowned Sunday at Barber : AMA Racing Awards winners also announced at 2019 AMA Road Race Grand Championship. American Motorcyclist Association . https://americanmotorcyclist.com/seven-national-champions-crowned-sunday-at-barber/ Freeman, Yaakov among Saturday winners in Birmingham : Nation’s best amateur road racers compete in 2019 AMA Road Race Grand Championship. American Motorcyclist Association . https://americanmotorcyclist.com/freeman-yaakov-among-Saturday-winners-in-birmingham No. 1 at age 14 : Teenager Rocco Landers wins MotoAmerica Liqui Moly Junior Cup title. American Motorcyclist Association . https://americanmotorcyclist.com/no-1-at-age-14/ Sideways Saturday flat track races at AIMExpo : AMA-sanctioned event featured four competition classes, three exhibition classes. American Motorcyclist Association . https://americanmotorcyclist.com/sideways-saturday-flat-track-races-aimexpo-floor/ Hundreds attend AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Fall Bike Night : Bike show, music, museum keep crowd entertained. American Motorcyclist Association . https://americanmotorcyclist.com/hundreds-attend-ama-motorcycle-hall-of-fame-fall-bike-night/ AIMExpo wraps up 2019 trade, industry, media days : Power sports exposition open to public Saturday, Sunday. American Motorcyclist Association https://americanmotorcyclist.com/aimexpo-wraps-up-2019-trade-industry-media-days/ 14 riders win class championships in 2019 AMA Flat Track Grand Championship : Trevor Brunner receives 2019 Nicky Hayden AMA Flat Track Horizon Award. American Motorcyclist Association . https://americanmotorcyclist.com/wireless-headphones-are-now-on-market/ Cheap thrills, better skills: The fun and benefits of mini road racing . Revzilla’s Common Tread , March 17, 2020 (under pen name Tom Robinson ). https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/cheap-thrills-better-skills-the-fun-and-benefits-of-mini-road-racing Picking favorites at the Garage Brewed Motorcycle Show . Revzilla’s Common Tread , Feb. 18, 2020 (under pen name Tom Robinson ). https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/picking-favorites-at-the-garage-brewed-motorcycle-show Upstate Waypoints: Chautauqua Lake Rest Area . Motoclectic , May 29, 2020 (under pen name Johnny Highside ). https://www.patreon.com/posts/upstate-lake-37657530 Six Tips for Talking to Non-Riders About Motorcycling : How to go about preaching the good news about riding. Motoclectic , May 11, 2020 (under pen name Johnny Highside ). https://www.patreon.com/posts/six-tips-for-to-36991383 Upstate Waypoints: The Oakland Locks : Learn about Nunda, New York’s other “lock port”. Motoclectic , April 24, 2020 (under pen name Johnny Highside ). https://www.patreon.com/posts/upstate-oakland-36351376
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