With Daytona Bike Week fast approaching, it's time to fire up the riding season by getting ready to head down to Florida for one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the world. This historic event will give bike enthusiasts from across the country, a chance to steep themselves in bike culture. And some of the biggest names in the industry will be on hand to help participants navigate a range of products, accessories and events.

This year, Corporate Harley-Davidson is moving from the beachside Ocean Center complex to the park across the street from the original Daytona Harley dealership on Beach Street.  This new venue allows closer contact with Harley enthusiasts and of course offers the opportunity to purchase bikes while at the event. There will be lots of activities there too - as is customary with H-D corp. Some of the events include expos, pin pick up and many other rider favorites.

Cycle World is returning to Bike Week after a five-year absence. The Cycle World International Show will feature everything from tricked-out customs and stunt shows to the latest street bikes.

Outside of Daytona International Speedway, motorcycle enthusiasts will also be able to test-ride the latest and greatest motorcycles with free manufacturer demo rides and displays. Some of those expected to attend are Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, Harley-Davidson, Victory, Triumph and Boss Hoss. Riders must hold a valid motorcycle driver license and DOT approved helmet in order to participate in the demo rides.

To help get that adrenaline going, Bike Week participants can check out some high-speed ASRA/CCS road-racing action at the Daytona International Speedway February 27 and 28.

For AMA Pro Racing, the 69th Daytona 200 By Honda  race will be held under the lights on Friday night, March 5. This is the American Superbike season opener, and star riders expected to be in attendance for the AMA Pro Racing events include Josh Hayes, Ben Bostrom, Jason DiSalvo, Tommy Hayden, Blake Young, Josh Herrin and Jamie Hacking.

The AMA Pro Racing Flat Track events on Wednesday, March 3, and Thursday, March 4, will have a new home in 2010 - a quarter-mile dirt track made up of lime rock located outside Turns 1 and 2. The new quarter-mile dirt track, which will have more than 5,000 temporary seats and lighting from Musco Lighting, will showcase Flat Track stars such as Kenny Coolbeth, Chris Carr, Jake Johnson and Joe Kopp.

The toughest and most prestigious Supercross in the country, Honda’s Daytona Supercross will be held on Saturday night, March 6. The course will continue to be one of the most challenging AMA Supercross layouts in America thanks to Ricky Carmichael’s Signature Course Design. Star riders expected to compete include defending champion James Stewart, Andrew Short and Ryan Villopoto. And if Chad Reed is healed from his crash during round 2 of AMA Supercross, he'll also be there.

Aside from motorcycle races, demos and shows Bike Week goers will also be treated to concerts and parties in some of the most scenic surroundings in the world. Be sure to mark your calendar. The 69th Daytona Bike Week begins February 26.

Riders for Health began in the minds of Barry and Andrea Coleman and motorcycle Grand Prix rider Randy Mamola in the 1980s, and was finally registered as its own Non-Governmental Organization charity in 1996. During the time before registration, the loose group of people worked within the Grand Prix paddock to gather funds for various African charities. However, it soon became clear that to accomplish their mission, they would have to organize it themselves. So, when they made it official in 1996, the mission became to make sure that every health worker in Africa has some access to reliable transport. This is very important for reaching the most isolated people for health care – and the motorcycle is the best vehicle for the job.

Riders raise $196,000 for brain tumor research at Baltimore/Washington Ride for Kids

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Daytona International Speedway gives motorcycle enthusiasts a long to-do list during Fall Cycle Scene

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Ride for Kids raises $202k in Philly and St. Louis

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Children with brain tumors received a large dose of hope yesterday at Ride for Kids® events in Philadelphia and St. Louis, where motorcyclists contributed $202,919 to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF).

Philadelphia rides for five 

The fifth annual Philadelphia Ride for Kids® attracted over 500 participants and $121,725 in donations on a sunny Sunday. 

Connecticut Chapter of the March of Dimes raises $60,000 for Bikers for Babies

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About 900 riders participated in Sunday's March of Dimes Bikers for Babies rider, organized by the Connecticut Chapter of the March of Dimes. The event raised about $60,000 for the charity.

The 45-mile ride through Chester, Old Saybrook, Essex and Westbrook was led by Twisted Sister leadman Dee Snider, who also serves as the national spokesman for Bikers for Babies.

THE LADY LIBERTY RIDE IS BACK

KTM USA announces the 6th Annual KTM Adventure Rider Rally

KTM Press Release

Make plans to join KTM staff and enthusiasts for the 6th Annual KTM Adventure Rider Rally in beautiful Riggins, Idaho. This event will take place September 11-13, 2009 near the famous Salmon River.

This event provides riders of all skill levels an opportunity to ride with and learn from adventurers from all over the world. The KTM Adventure Rider Rally is designed for KTM 640, 690, 950 and 990 Adventure and Enduro owners but is open to all brands of street legal motorcycles.

KYMCO scoots to the fifth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell

AMA Press Release

The American Motorcyclist Association is pleased to announce that powersports distributor KYMCO USA will provide scooter demo rides at the fifth AMA International Women & Motorcycling Conference, presented by Harley-Davidson and Buell. The conference will take place in Keystone, Colo., Aug. 19-22.

"KYMCO scooters are easy and fun to ride, and because they are equipped with constant velocity transmissions (CVT), they offer riders with little or no shifting experience a great opportunity to participate in the sport," said Tigra Tsujikawa, marketing and special events manager for the AMA. "We are very excited about KYMCO's presence at our conference."