Rollin' Shorts April01


Shorts, Briefs and other Things

Rollin' eZine Volume 1, Number 12 April 2001 Bike Week Photo Page IBA Photo Page B2, One of those Days B2, countdown to IBR Biker Betty into Canada STAR2000 Report STAR2000 Photo Page Opening Day at T.W.O. Editorial, Veterans Nat'l Events Mailbag SpaceCoast Calendar Funnies Shorts ============= Link to Us Advertising Rates Our Favorite Links		Ride for Kids has New Website March 18th marked the beginning of the eighteenth season of the Ride for Kids national charity motorcyclist program with an event in San Bernardino, CA. The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the U.S. will conduct these caring and life saving events in twenty cities across the country in 2001 to benefit childhood brain tumor research and family support programs. As the Ride for Kids program has grown so has its outreach to the motorcycling community through various forms of media and communications. For more information, call 1-800-253-6530 or visit their website. · · · · · AMA Crossroads Rally Set For July There’s really only one place to be this July if you're a motorcyclist: the first annual AMA Crossroads Rally. Set in north central Ohio, close to Amish country, Lake Erie and the Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum, the rally is a must-do on your summer riding schedule. It’s sandwiched between two of the best motorcycling events you’ll find anywhere—the July 13-15 AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at nearby Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, and the July 20-22 round of the AMA Chevy Trucks U.S. Superbike Championship, also at Mid-Ohio. The rally itself will be based at the Ashland County Fairgrounds in Ashland, Ohio, just 20 miles from the racetrack. · · · · · New Southern Appalachian Motorcycling Guidebook Now Available For years, motorcyclists around the world have known of the classic motorcycling rides in the Southern Appalachians—routes like "The Dragon" at Deal’s Gap on the TN-NC border, and Georgia's Highway 60 north of Dahlonega. Recently the spectacular Cherahola Skyway between Robbinsville, NC and Tellico Plains, TN has been added to the list. But while motorcyclists flock to these well-known rides, many are unaware of other great routes nearby. These riders won't be unaware for long. A new guidebook from Milestone Press titled Motorcycle Adventures in the Southern Appalachians includes all the classic rides as well as some of the best kept secrets of southern motorcycle touring. Written by former metro Atlanta motorcycle policeman Hawk Hagebak, the new guide takes readers and riders to destinations that include the beautiful waterfalls of Highlands, NC, the 360-degree views from Brasstown Bald in north Georgia, and Tennessee's Ocoee River Gorge. Along the way he visits motorcycle-only establishments like Toosy's and T.W.O. motorcycle resort, takes in the Bavarian ambience at Helen, GA, and stops to look at the ancient native American petroglyphs at Track Rock. Each description includes a map, complete directions, road conditions, restaurants, and how to get to the start of the ride, along with points of interest and other activities available en route. A large appendix lists services, motorcycle-friendly lodging, and other amenities for motorcyclists visiting the region. Motorcycle Adventures in the Southern Appalachians retails for $12.95 and is available now at motorcycle shops, selected bookstores, and on the web at www.milestonepress.com. It can also be ordered direct from the publishers for $16.95 postpaid by writing Milestone Press, PO Box 158, Almond, NC 28702, or by calling 828-488-6601. · · · · · Surf Report Places and Stuff on the Internet More than just windshields The folks at Rifle make more than just great looking windshields. Check out their site for the latest is luggage and exhaust systems as well. Soft Luggage that Works That's the word from RKA on their complete line of soft luggage for all makes and models of bikes. Check out their site and color match your luggage to your favorite ride. There's a New Player on the Web Marsee Motorcycle Gear offers a complete line of riding gear, including rain suits and ballistic gear. They also offer a complete line of luggage and tool kits.

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