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A new campaign from the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has sparked controversy among some riders. The public service campaign, called "Think.Ride." is a series of short videos that encourage proper safety gear and safe, responsible riding practices, and discourages impaired riding and excessive exhaust sound. Another video tells car and truck drivers to watch out for motorcyclists on the road.

The video spots feature Perry King, actor and member of the AMA Board of Directors. This example encourages drivers to watch out for motorcyclists...



For the most part this campaign has been well received by the riding public.

However, some bikers have taken offense at AMA's efforts to curb excessive noise. Last year loud pipes were identified as one of the biggest threats to the motorcycle community by AMA's board.




Webmasters and bloggers who would like to add the video clips or banners to their motorcycle website can download them from www.amadirectlink.com/news/story.asp?id=1752

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Event Starts: 4/03/2010
Location: Harrison, AR
Rain or Shine. Two starting points with one destination.

In Harrison at the Harrison Visitor Info Center on Hwy 65N and in Rogers at D&D Cycles on Hwy 102E. The destination is the 13 Rebels MC Clubhouse, Hwy 143, Grandview, AR. First bike out at 10:00am, last bike out by 12:00 noon and all bikes in by 3:00pm. $5.00 per hand and maps will be available at starting points.

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This event was added to our database by Ray Chapin.

Event Starts: 6/26/2010
Location: Lee's Summit, MO
The 5th Annual Ride for Rachel House will be on Saturday June 26, 2010 with Same Day Rider Registration 9:00 am at the Ride Start Location 320 NE Tudor Rd. (across from LS North H.S.) in the Lee's Summit Rachel House parking lot.

The $25 Rider donation will all go to financially support the Rachel House Pregnancy Resource Centers in Blue Springs, The Northland and Lee's Summit. Thanks to our sponsors who provide each with an event T-shirt, ride patch, food, cold drinks, door prizes and live music. Riders will leave at 10:00 am for a 100 mile route on Missouri country roadways with a scheduled break stop mid-route, then returning to the Lee's Summit Rachel House Office parking lot for activities, lunch and live music.

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This new place to ride was added to our database by Webmaster.

Type of Ride: Off Road
Formerly Sooner State Motocross Park.

Reynard Raceway consists of approximately 161 rolling acres with a 4,000 square-foot lodge. There are two natural terrain motocross tracks- each two miles long featuring huge uphills/downhills, camber corners, berms, whoops, double jumps and table tops, plus an eight-mile cross-country track/trail. Centrally located two-story scoring tower with restroom and garage downstairs, air-conditioned/heated restroom facilities including showers, 20 RV hookups and six stocked ponds.

Reynard Raceway is located at 9743 South Hwy 177 near Wellston, Oklahoma. It is 2.3 miles south of Route 66 and 3 miles from Turner Turnpike(I-44). It is about a 20 minute drive to Reynard Raceway from Oklahoma City.

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