From a small motorcycle shop in Kenosha came a twin-engine Norton built to hunt Harleys. More than fifty years later, Hogslayer remains one of motorcycle racing’s great underdog stories.
In March, the motorcycle does not ask for speed. It asks for patience. The first ride after winter is less a performance than a reintroduction — a quiet recalibration between rider and machine, where small mechanical truths surface and attention returns to its proper depth. What March Reveals About You and Your Machine There is […]
Born in Birmingham in 1923, Olga Kevelos lived a life shaped by endurance and independence. Best known as the only woman to win two gold medals at the International Six Days Trial, she built her reputation quietly—through long-distance reliability events, sustained competitiveness, and an unyielding commitment to riding on her own terms in an era […]
Motorcycle rider salutations are a way for riders to acknowledge and show respect to each other on the road. Though not mandatory, salutations not only show respect but go towards building camaraderie among riders on the road. It’s always important to keep both hands on the handlebar and maintain focus on the road while riding, […]
The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is an annual celebration of motorcycle culture held in Sturgis, South Dakota, USA. It is one of the most significant motorcycle events in the world, attracting hundreds of thousands of riders and spectators from around the globe. Riders to come together and share their passion for two-wheeled travel. History The event […]
Terry Goldsworthy, Bond University and Gaelle Brotto Organised crime has been front page news after the Australian Federal Police revealed its pivotal role in a multinational sting, three years in the making. Along with drug cartels, the mafia and Asian crime syndicates, the AFP listed bikie gangs as one of the prime targets of Operation […]
In recent years, outlaw motorcycle gangs have been a primary target in Australia’s fight against organized crime. The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission in 2020 launched a special operation against biker gangs, describing them as a “significant threat.” Australian Federal Police have identified biker (bikie) gangs as one of the primary targets of Operation Ironside, a […]
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) Government donated 140 motorcycles, with around 15,000 spare parts and accessories for future maintenance. The gift of motorcycles to the Dominican Republic, just before Christmas, will be assigned to the Armed Forces, the Army, the Armada, the Air Force, and the National Police. The Chinese Ambassador to the Dominican […]
Chidi Nzeadibe, University of Nigeria Lagos has witnessed a growing number of commercial motorcyclists in recent times, transporting people and goods in and around the state. Many of these operators moved in from northern Nigeria, where authorities banned the use of motorcycles – notoriously used by Boko Haram insurgents, bandits and kidnappers to carry out […]
When an attractive and likeable Japanese user of social media dropped their photos on Twitter, posing with motorbikes and documenting their fast-lane ‘motorcycle lifestyle’, the online motorcycle community jumped on board. With numerous picturesque locations in the background and scenic shots for the profile’s attractive identity, the user generated a lot of followers and gained […]