This year has been rough for American motorcycle racing fans. The loss of Nicky Hayden after a tragic training crash devastated the community and left a hole in the World Superbike grid. For the first time in many years, there was no Americans racing in the top classes of world motorcycle racing. It seems that… read more
If you didn’t know already, let us be the first to tell you, women are taking over motorcycling. From motorcycle moms using the sport as a getaway to women winning motorcycle races, the demographic for motorcyclists is changing. And even though the latest achievement of a woman motorcycle racer isn’t on the racetrack, you can… read more
Portimao, the 10th round stop of the World Superbike Championship just became a historic site. The annals of motorcycle racing will forever remember this race weekend, because a woman has done the incredible. Ana Carrasco has won her first world championship race, the first world champion race ever won by a woman. The First Woman… read more
When nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi shattered his right leg, the world was shocked and Yamaha was reeling. That’s because the “Doctor”, as Rossi is sometimes called, was in 4th position contending for the world championship. Now, Yamaha has named a replacement as Rossi convalesces, but some of us are wondering if the Japanese factory… read more
The style of motorcycle you ride depends on the type of ride you want to enjoy, and in the motorcycling world the ride depends on the road you take. So, if you take a paved road, that turns into a dirt road, and then goes away, then you want a bike that can handle it.… read more
Have you ever watched The World’s Fastest Indian? It’s about Burt Munro, a 68-year-old motorcycle racer who takes a 1920 Indian Scout to the Bonneville Salt Flats and sets a land speed record. That movie was based on a true story, and the record Munro set still remains unbroken. This is cause for celebration by… read more
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is a race like no other, and now a team of students can say they won the Race to the Clouds. What are we talking about? How could students win an international racing event? The journey wasn’t an easy one. Can Students Become the Best Electric Motorcycle Racers? This… read more
Are you a fan of American motorcycle racing? Did you used to be a fan of our national racing series? Well, now might be a good time to get in the habit of watching some motorcycle races. It seems that the sport is growing in our country, and you don’t want to be left out.… read more
Back in 2015, disaster struck the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. While on a practice run Carl Sorensen went off track between the summit of the mountain and Devil’s Playground. Carl didn’t survive the crash, and his passing has change the Race to the Clouds forever. However, Carl isn’t the only hero of the mountain… read more
How long have you been riding motorcycles? Do you think you’ll still be riding at 60? Well, there’s a 76-year-old man living in Littleton who still rides motorcycles. Oh yeah, did we mention he races them too? You Can Never Be Too Old to Ride a Motorcycle George Nachtsheim used to be an aerospace machinist,… read more
