10th Annual Lonestar Rally 2011
Billed as the largest weekend bike rally in the country, the Lone Star Rally just keeps getting bigger and better. The city, residents and businesses want the rally and the promoters to work with the city of Galveston, TX to ensure a great event.
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Biketoberfest 2011
It is hard to believe that this event is now 19 years old. Originally, the folks in charge of Daytona Bike Week thought the event was getting too big. So as a way to control Bike Week, they came up with Biketoberfest.
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HSR Caribbean Cruise 2011
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The crowd was a little down this year, with nearly 1,400 pirates aboard. That could be due to the Alaskan Cruise this year or the excitement of the 10th Anniversary Western Caribbean Cruise in 2012. What wasn’t down was the fun factor and the generosity of the participants. The total raised for the H.O.H.S. Dialysis fund on this cruise, was $173,000.
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Las Vegas Bikefest 2011
With Las Vegas BikeFest starting mere days after the shootings in Reno, the internet was buzzing with rumors of the show being cancelled. The promoters and Las Vegas Metro had everything under control and it was business as usual in Vegas.
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Reno Street Vibrations
The actions of a few individuals ruined the event for many, but hopefully the event will continue next year. The violence was isolated to Sparks, which has become a popular destination for enthusiasts wanting to see top-notch vendors.
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911 Remembrance Las Vegas!
If one wanted to pay tribute to those who gave their lives on 9/11, or to the first responders who saved lives while putting themselves in harm’s way, New York would most likely be the most popular first choice, followed by Washington, D.C. and then Las Vegas.
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Baddest Bagger in Sturgis 2011
Over 100 Baggers competed in this year’s show for the coveted honor of The Baddest Bagger in Sturgis. The competition was as fierce as I’ve ever seen it. Top builders from around the country brought their latest creations. John Shope, of Sinister Industries, won the title this year. Glenndyne Design took home the Publisher’s Choice Award.
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Daytona Bike Week 2011
For this year’s rally, the sun was shining and the cold weather that plagued us last year was nowhere to be found. The temperature wasn’t blazing hot, but it was more than comfortable for us snowbirds who left the freezing cold behind.
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Arizona Bike Week 2011
There was record attendance and record heat at this year’s show. Heart and Buckcherry dueled for biggest band, while Warrant and Skid Row played all of their hits. Arlen Ness was in attendance to receive a well-deserved Lifetime Achievement award.
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AZ Baddest Bagger 2011
After successfully launching the Baddest Bagger in Sturgis bike show, we decided to find out who had the Baddest Bagger in Arizona.
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Sturgis 2011
The rallies the year before and the year after an anniversary date always seem to be lighter. The 71st Annual Sturgis Rally seemed to be no exception to this rule, with early estimates showing a 10% decline in attendance. For the lucky attendees that ignore rules, traffic was lighter and more manageable.
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Sturgis Burnout Competition 2011
This year’s contest began with some exhibition burnouts to get the crowd excited. First up was a female drag racer who showed the crowd just how much smoke could and should be generated. Next up was defending champion, Kurt Peterson, of Little Evil Inkorpor8ted.
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Ness' 40th 2011
It is rare for any family business to survive 40 years, especially in the competitive and turbulent American V-Twin aftermarket.
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LoneStar Rally 2010
One would think that a rally that boasts a crowd of nearly 400,000 bikers would be nationally known, but for some reason the Lone Star Rally is the best kept secret in the motorcycle industry.
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HSR Bikeshow 2010
This year’s show had over 130 entrants. The judging on some of the classes was so tough; I had to call in Glenn Micklos from Performance Machine to act as my co-judge.
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High Seas Rally 2010
This year’s show had over 130 entrants. The judging on some of the classes was so tough; I had to call in Glenn Micklos from Performance Machine to act as my co-judge.
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Rediscover New Orleans
The first thing that jumps out at you is the people. Everyone seems happy that you have chosen to visit their city.
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Blues and BBQ 2010
Located in the heart of the Ozarks, this once tiny rally has grown into one of the largest in the country, with an estimated attendance of nearly 400,000.
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Arizona Bike Week 2010
The first thing you have to realize about Arizona Bike Week is the weather is always perfect for riding.
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Arlen Ness Show 2010
With national vendors showing up to support Arlen, a professional class bike show, a Hawg Wired sponsored sound off, a bikini contest, and a bike show for the non pros; there were enough activities to keep everyone involved.
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7th Annual Hogs On The High Seas (HOHS) Rally
This year’s cruise raised $123,282 which will help fund next year’s cruise. All of the money raised on the ship, through biker bingo, 50/50 drawings, poker walks, and the live auction goes directly to the charity for next year’s patients.
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The Hideaway Grill's Anniversary Bash
“There are no strangers here, just friends you haven’t met yet.”
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Rick Fairless Show 2010
The goal of this first-year show was to bring that outdoor-party vibe (that only Rick can pull off) and move it indoors for the weekend.
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15th Annual Beartooth Rally - Red Lodge, MT
The Beartooth Rally is a more intimate rally than I normally attend, with an estimated 17,000 attendees. The potential of this three-day rally becoming a weeklong event and double or tripling in size is a strong possibility
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Cincinnati V-Twin expo
We packed up and headed out to Cincinnati in search of the latest and greatest. In all that research, we found the need for some down time!!!
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