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In advance of Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary celebration in Milwaukee this August, the acclaimed Dear MKE Film Series has launched “All in the Family,” a behind-the-scenes video about a father and son who share one of the most recognized names in the world. Willie G. Davidson, chief styling officer emeritus, and his son, Bill Davidson, vice president of the Harley-Davidson Museum, give viewers an unprecedented glimpse into their personal story through family photos, home movies and a visit behind the doors of the Harley-Davidson Museum ® archives. Along the way, they trace the path of one of Milwaukee’s most famous legacy brands in this latest release of the 12-film series created by VISIT Milwaukee and the local creative community. A “must-see” for motorcycle enthusiasts everywhere, the video is of added interest to the thousands of bikers riding into Milwaukee this summer for Harley-Davidson’s 110th Anniversary (Aug 29 – Sept 2).  “All in the Family,” along with three previously-released films giving riders a little taste of Harley-Davidson’s beloved home town, can be found on Dear MKE Youtube channel and on dearmke.com.   “The story of Harley-Davidson epitomizes the hard work, ingenuity and creativity that built this city and that continue to shape who we are today,” said VISIT Milwaukee President and CEO Paul Upchurch. “110 years ago Harley-Davidson put Milwaukee on the map. We’re proud more than a century later to be home to this internationally-recognized brand and the world’s only Harley-Davidson Museum.”  Dear MKE’s film crew joined Bill Davidson and his father, Willie G. Davidson, on a journey through Milwaukee’s Harley-Davidson Museum, which for Bill and Willie G. reads like a well-loved family album. From Willie G. pointing out dozens of his designs along the Museum’s tank wall, to Bill reminiscing about one of his favorite motorcycles, “All in the Family”

  As of March 25th there are 98 builders from 23 countries registered to enter 126 bikes in total at Essen, Germany, for the 10th annual AMD World Championship – the first to be held in Europe at its new permanent host event, the BIG BIKE EUROPE expo. The classes are the acclaimed Freestyle class, from which the 10th annual World Champion will be selected (by the class of 2013 competitors), plus the Modified Harley-Davidson, 'Retro-Mod' and Street Performance classes, with the S"S sponsored Production Manufacturer ShowCase (for bikes with a Certificate of Conformity), making this likely to be the best AMD World Championship for years – you can see the full list of entries so far at www.amdchampionship.com.  

  AMA members attending the Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas on April 19-21 at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas, will receive special member benefits at the race. AMA members who call the Circuit of The Americas' hotline at (512) 301-6600 and purchase the AMA ticket package and give their AMA number will receive half-price VIP motorcycle parking, and a special pit walk Friday, April 19, at no additional charge. The track will email pit walk details to qualifying ticket holders. Circuit of The Americas' Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer Geoff Moore said it was only fitting that AMA members enjoy unique benefits at the MotoGP. "As the country's most dedicated motorcyclists, whether they are enjoying the open road or competing in a local amateur event, AMA members bring a passion to the track that can't be matched," Moore said. "We're pleased to offer these benefits as a way to thank them for their support of the AMA and the rights of America's motorcyclists." Established as a World Championship by the Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme in 1949, MotoGP is now into its 64th year. It is the pinnacle of motorcycle championships in the world and the premier-class of three racing classes that take to the track on a typical Grand Prix weekend. MotoGP's reach extends to more than 200 countries and territories that receive live or same-day delayed broadcasts of the MotoGP events, with the coverage delivered to more than 337 million households worldwide.

  Three thousand miles from his native Lyon, Frenchman Claude Abry is living his dream in the Middle East, where he once cooked for royalty and has now traded his chef's toque for helmets and Harley-Davidsons. "After my family, I have two loves in life: cooking and riding motorcycles," Abry, 43, told AFP at his Harley dealership outside the Jordanian capital, Amman — a challenging project in a country where bikes were banned for more than two decades for reasons of "public safety". "Cooking and riding motorcycles give me and my family freedom. I had nothing and I worked very hard to become a chef — and one of the best," he said. In Lyon, France's gastronomic capital, Abry worked under iconic chef Paul Bocuse before moving to Jordan and cooking for King Abdullah II — who, like his late father, King Hussein, is a motorcycle enthusiast and Harley owner. "I was the youngest pastry chef with Bocuse," Abry said, but declined to speak of his time at Jordan's royal palace for confidentiality reasons. Abry moved to Jordan in 2000, after having also lived in Beirut and Kuwait. Continue reading

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  Gianatsis Design Associates, producers of the annual LA Calendar Motorcycle Show and the FastDates.com Calendars, is excited to announce that top media partners will be joining long-standing title sponsor Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, to help expand the stature of this year's Show in the motorcycle industry. Joining the Calendar Show as valued partners is Barnett's Bike Craft Magazine featuring retro and cafe bikes, Source Media's American V-Twin Group of magazines Hot Bike, Hot Bike Baggers and Street Chopper, and the motorcycle events monthly Thunder Press. The editors from each of the magazines will be in attendance to cover the event, assist in judging their sponsored classes, and choosing the top bikes to appear in their publications. Show producer Jim Gianatsis will be photographing the winning bikes to appear in the Magazines and the next FastDates.com Calendars. In addition to the coveted Best of Show and Class Awards, AFT Customs will present its Visionary Award Trophy for the most innovative and exciting bike at the event. No other singel bike event in America will provide custom bike builders and their sponsors with as much public exposure and media attention. The 2013 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show continues its now 22-year tradition as the premier outdoor streetbike show in America with a return to the Queen Mary's Seawalk Village, Long Beach, CA on Sunday July 14th.  Featured as always are the world's top Celebrity Builders displaying their newest bikes and competing in the Calendar Bike Building Championship & Concours d' Elegance, together with selected Industry Manufacturers and Vendors, and Calendar Girl Music Concert live performances. The Show always marks the world premier of the new 2014 FastDates.com Motorcycle PinUp Calendars featuring the world's top roadrace and custom motorcycles with the beautiful Calendar Kittens featured in the Calendars in attendance at the Show. 

The first day of April marks the official launch of AMA Go Ride! Month, sponsored by the American Motorcyclist Association. All month long, motorcyclists nationwide are encouraged to kick-start the 2013 riding season in style with information, entertainment, contests, prizes from Helmet House, Shoei, HelmetLok, BikeBandit.com and more via www.americanmotorcyclist.com and the AMA Facebook page.  During the first week of April, "AMA Go Ride Your Way!" week taps into the individualism of motorcycling on favorite trails and twisties. Riders are invited to post pictures of their favorite rides on the AMA Facebook page at www.facebook.com/americanmotorcyclist and send stories describing their favorite rides to submissions@ama-cycle.org. The best story will be featured on the AMA Go Ride! Month blog. AMA Go Ride! Month is also the launch of a special edition of AMA Flash Tours with a contest for street and dirt riders. The AMA Up, Down, All-Around Flash Tour invites motorcyclists to photograph a trip to the highest, lowest or most remote part of their state, or an historical or cultural landmark unique to the state. Each week a winner will be selected to receive a Helmetlok next-generation lock and cable set. Plus, all qualifying entrants will be entered into a month-end drawing to receive great prizes, including a Shoei helmet, Tour Master Intake jacket and Cortech tank bags, courtesy of AMA partner Helmet House. Contestants must be AMA members. For those who aren't members, it's easy to sign up at www.americanmotorcyclist.com/join. Contest details and rules are posted on the AMA website at www.americanmotorcyclist.com/riding/goride, and updates will be available on the AMA Facebook page. Also during each week of AMA Go Ride! Month, "Freedom Friday" will alert motorcyclists to important issues that pose threats to motorcycling freedoms. Watch for the first Freedom Friday announcement on April 5. A Freedom Friday contest

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