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Family tracks down late County deputy’s motorcycle, surprises his son

by Laura Browne from https://abc11.com/ Family tracks down late Person County deputy’s motorcycle, surprises his son with it ROXBORO, N.C. (WTVD) — Many motorcycles make long trips, but one motorcycle’s journey home took more than a decade. This special bike belonged to late Person County deputy Mike Currier, who died from an illness in December […]

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Music, Meaning & Motorcycling

Rocking On Requires Some Rolling by Wayfarer Sound has more impact on life than we know or credit it for. Sound is not just significant to humans but many lifeforms. We now have turned sound to music. W have a whole range of music genres to choose from – for entertainment, for ‘edu-taiment’ of kids,

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Wreaths Across America & Young Marines Enter Partnership

Nonprofits agree to work together to help support common missions of teaching the next generation the values of leadership, citizenship, and freedom. COLUMBIA FALLS, Me., and ST. CHARLES, Mo. – May 13, 2022 – Yesterday, national nonprofits Wreaths Across America (WAA) and the Young Marines are proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of

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Episode 99 : Raising Fun or Raising Hell

Bandit’s Cantina Series new chapter – The Cantina Food Drive By K.Randall Ball Bandit dismounted from his chopper and looked it over. The outline of the rugged San Bernardino mountains sliced a jagged silhouette into the fading sun. The blistering desert temperatures would drop significantly in the next two hours. Bandit pulled on his long

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Earth Day Cancelled Bikernet Weekly News for April 28th, 2022

It’s Nuts with Worldwide News Life is amazing, treacherous, full of love and hate. This year is a tremendous example of our many plights. I’m watching a documentary series called the Butterfly Effect. It’s about the turning points in Man’s history and how each one is effected – societies, countries and the world. As bikers,

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Mandate Madness: Latest Episode of Bandit’s Cantina

Bandit’s Cantina Episode 98: Mandate Madness Trying Business Survival in Los Angeles By Bandit with George Fleming and Jon Towle Illustrations Between Covid and multiple mandates, the Cantina business model imploded. It was no longer about food and parties. It was all about survival. Every Monday morning the staff met to discuss how to get

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Hoffman Family Gold Quest on Discovery Channel

Tune In: HOFFMAN FAMILY GOLD Premieres on Discovery THE TODDFATHER IS BACK ON DISCOVERY! TODD HOFFMAN IS READY TO STRIKE GOLD ONCE AGAIN IN ALL NEW SERIES HOFFMAN FAMILY GOLD HOFFMAN FAMILY GOLD PREMIERES MARCH 25, FRIDAY AT 10 P.M. ET/PT ON DISCOVERY WATCH TRAILER HERE NASHVILLE, Tenn. – When gold runs in your veins,

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New Biker Fiction: Rudy and the Women

Chapter 2 of Bonneville Run by K. Randall Ball Chance rolled out of the Marina area relieved. A haunting pain had been lifted. It felt good to watch the Sunset over the Palos Verdes peninsula, while glistening off the calm harbor waters. There was one biker who glared around the club’s floating galley, never smiled

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New Biker Fiction: Chance 3 – Da Blues

The Latest Biker Fiction featuring Chance Hogan and his adventures on two-wheels by K.Randall Ball with illustrations Tim Condor and images from Barry Green Chance loses his Chinese love and is left alone in the harbor district in Los Angeles. He needs to pull his grubby biker life back together near the struggling Port of

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Hump Day Action with Thumping Wisdom

We’re not messing around… By Bandit with Scott Adam’s quotes and Barry Green images Bandit’s Cantina has a section dedicated to the beautiful gals that make the ride on roads and in homes worthwhile. Check out this Article – handpicked images and select life experience wisdom for every person to ponder and wonder. Bandit’s Note:

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Clay’s Christmas – Blessings Come in Strange Packages

New Episode 97 in Bandit’s Cantina – The Series by K.Randall Ball with illustrations by Jon Towle and George Fleming The Cantina bustled and Bandit kept the holiday tunes blasting while he stared at his budget sheet. It didn’t look good. The positive cash flow from the Sturgis Rally dwindled. He knew his time in

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The “Biker Lives Matter” Organization

Click Here to Get Involved – http://www.bikerlivesmatter.com/ Article by Rogue – Founder of Biker Lives Matter, Sturgis Motorcycle Hall of Fame I have been asked a lot why I and some others started an organization named Biker Lives Matter and why it is important to me. My answer is simple, there is a need for

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Energy Clarity: Our need for cheap, plentiful, reliable energy

By Alex Epstein From Center for Industrial Progress When making energy choices, there are three major criteria that need to be considered: 1. Is it cheap? Simply put, if you can’t afford energy, then you don’t have energy. 2. Is it plentiful? If energy is scarce, then many people will have little to no energy.

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Bandit Lights an Xmas Fire

Bandit’s Cantina Episode 96 : a 2021 Christmas story by K.Randall Ball Bandit looked around at the dozen or so kids and looked at the sleek classic chopper with highbars he was building. The Knucklehead engine and transmission were now in place. Marko approached and whispered something into Bandit’s ear, “Exactly,” Bandit added. It was

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Last call to register for the DAV 5K!

Honor our Disabled American Veterans This weekend thousands of members and supporters of the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) community will come together to honor America’s ill and injured veterans at the DAV 5K presented by Humana. Although online registration ended for our in-person event, you can still register TOMORROW at The Banks at 7:00 AM.

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Annual Motorcycle Ride for Toys for Tots to Begin October 24

by Allison Keys from https://www.krqe.com On Sunday, Oct. 24, the 17th Annual Ride for Toys for Tots will kick off the season. Toys for Tots begins collections for holiday season during motorcycle run. As a child, there is nothing quite as exciting as waking up on Christmas morning with presents under the tree. However, not

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Concept Motorcycle for the Moon: global debut at ADV Overland exhibition

by Otilia Drăgan from https://www.autoevolution.com This Spectacular Moon Concept Motorcycle Opens the Door to a New Space Experience Since the “billionaire space race” has been accelerating, you might have imagined cosmonauts doing a lot of things, but we bet you didn’t picture them riding motorcycles on the moon. Yet, that’s what’s coming, because somebody just

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Old School Rules

“Random Thoughts Throughout the Years” By Bob T. with photos from the exclusive Bob T. Collection One thing I remember the most is we “rode” our bikes not ride them. We lived the life. Rode hard and fast and built our own bikes to be different. Click Here to See this Photo Feature Article only

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Makin’ Progress Bikernet Weekly News for September 16th, 2021

Hey, This is a wild day fulla project progress. I can’t believe everything that’s going on and how brothers and sisters are not giving up or staying home. There’s action everywhere no matter what. Hell, most aftermarket companies like S&S and Paughco are having banner years. –Bandit Click Here to Read the Weekly News on

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Thanks to All Service Personnel: 9/11

Thanks to All Service Personnel I would like to take a moment and thank all service guys and girls including Fire Fighters, Police, medical folks and our military crew. They do a magnificent job every day under extreme circumstances especially now and on the days surrounding 9/11. They live to a higher code, so brothers

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Bandit’s Cantina: Episode 95

Change is in the Wind By K. Randall Ball Bandit couldn’t wait to peel back to the Cantina. He had a ton on his mind, but the ride felt good. The bike and his mental load lifted without the yipping Melody around, but there was way more. The highway up the Grape Vine blistered with

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Life and Times of Bandit, June 2021

The Final Escape to the Badlands A buddy of mine came over yesterday. He’s from the old school Chicago streets and he’s a riddled with wild stories. He just bought a book about the Hangmen MC from back in the ’60s. For a minute I met and rode with some Hangmen and Outlaws, in Long

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The Crazy Bikernet Weekly News for June 10th, 2021

Life is Nuts, So Let’s Party We are about to publish a story about the motorcycle boom during the Covid era. It’s interesting how our industry flourished when the world was shut down. I’m about to finish a Life and Times piece about our move to the Badlands. I’m hoping it will help others, who

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Summer Kick-off Bikernet Weekly News for June 3, 2021

The Sun is Out and We’re Riding Hey, I wish I knew what to say today. My feeble mind is packed with thoughts and new experiences since landing lock-stock and barrel in the Badlands. On Memorial Day, I rode with Woody and about 20 riders to the scene of one of the last Indian battles.

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