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MARCH 2020 Words From the Publisher.......................................................... 6 2020 Harley-Davidson CVO Road Glide.................................... 8 AHDRA Returns with Full 2020 Schedule................................ 10 Leesburg Bikefest Ultimate VIP Contest.................................. 13 Daytona Bike Week & Events..............................................16-17 A Legend is Returning: The 2021 Hayabusa is on the Drawing Board ..................................................... 18 Ricky Brabec; First American Wins Dakar Rally....................... 20 RevZilla parent company Comoto Holdings acquires J&P Cycles............................................................ 20 Mimi & Moto: Introducing Children to Motorcycles on Their Own Level.............................................................. 22 Harley-Davidson Developing an Adaptive Riding Cruise Control for Riding in Groups.................................... 24 Motorcycle Event Listings....................................................25-27 Bike Night Photos................................................................28-29

BIKE EVENTS: Alabama........................25 Georgia..........................25 Mississippi.....................26 Tenn. - East............. 26-27

Arkansas................. 25 Kentucky................. 25 N. Carolina.............. 26 Tenn. - Mid & West..... 27

Florida..................... 25 Louisiana................. 26 S. Carolina.............. 26 Music & National..... 27

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WORDS FROM THE PUBLISHER — THE 2020 RIDING SEASON IS FINALLY HERE!

Hello Riders,

The 2020 riding season is here and the excitement is building all over the country.

Travel plans have been made by riders from as far away as Australia and Europe to come and enjoy the largest motorcycle rally in the world, the 79th Annual Daytona Beach Bike Week.

We know this for sure, as many of our friends from across the pond have let us know their reservations for hotel and bikes have been made. We are getting our bikes tuned up and ready to ride! Are you ready? If not, get your motorcycles serviced and make plans to attend this historic motorcycle event!

Daytona Bike Week is our destination to join our friends and meet many new ones March 6-15. There are more events to attend than one can possibly make, but you can choose your favorites and enjoy some great Florida riding such as The Loop ride, which is our favorite. Get your photo taken as you

ride by the photographers set up along the roadside. Daytona, make a bucket-list for yourself and search out the times for those events. Allow yourself an Daytona kicks-off with the AMA Monster Energy Supercross at the Daytona International Speedway. extra 30 minutes or so of travel time. Roads will be packed with cars and motorcycles. Be sure to watch Later that week, it will host the Ricky Carmichael’s out while on the road and never drink and ride; we Amateur Motocross, the AMA TT Flat Track Race want to see you here next year and the next… as well as the Daytona 200. Included this week will be Chopper Inc. Billy Lane’s Sons of Speed Race at the New Smyrna Speedway where he’ll bring vintage motorcycle racing back to life. Hundreds of spectators will enjoy a day filled with vintage motorcycles reaching 100+ miles per hour and the competition between business owners, vintage pit crews and some of the best racers around the nation. This rally brings in the largest names in the entertainment business, all the motorcycle manufacturers, all the motorcycle industry VIPs, every vendor you can imagine and many celebrities as well, (Keanu Reeves is whispered to be coming this year).

If you have never been, all I can say is… SEE YOU THERE! Florida weather today in Daytona was 78 degrees while here in Tennessee it topped out at a rainy 48 degrees. There’s so much to see and buy, including new motorcycles. Once you arrive in

CONTACT US SOUTHERN BIKER MAGAZINE

P.O. Box 644 • Madisonville, TN 37354 • 865-247-8118 • Fax 606-220-1412 President/Publisher Kristin Gracy msmagman@southernbiker.us 865-405-6989 Editor/Track Photo Journalist Randy Gracy themagman@southernbiker.us 865-257-2279 Youth Motocross Writer Gavin Smith

Graphics & Design Director Lori Strohmaier lori@southernbiker.us Graphic Designer McKayla Cunningham mckayla@southernbiker.us Graphic Designer Donna Prosperie Donna@southernbiker.us

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The SBMag Road Crew will be all over Main Street in some of our favorite spots, like the Legendary Boot Hill Saloon, watching the band Hayfire at Full Moon Saloon, Jasmine Cain at Dirty Harry’s and meeting up with Randy Tipton and friends at Main Street Station. Just look for the Southern Biker Road Crew shirts. You might find us at our favorite dining and watering holes too, like Finn’s, the Dog House, Racings North Turn, the Original First Turn, Bruno’s Pizzeria, Zappi’s Italian Garden and many others.

Leesburg Bikefest and Thunder Beach are just around the corner and both events are setting up to be their largest event ever. Put those on your “Must Attend List” for this year also.

Hope to see you out on the road…on the Florida Coast! Until then, “Keep Your Knees in the Breeze©”.

Kristin “Ms. Mag Man” Gracy

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CVO ROAD GLIDE 2020

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By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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he 2020 Harley-Davidson® CVO™ Road Glide® motorcycle is returning to the H-D line-up after a lot of folks requesting it and the Motor Company putting together the new tech for it. The high-performance motorcycle will be equipped with new tech and offers the rider outstanding long-range comfort and performance.

The H-D Connect system introduces subscription-based cellular connectivity to select Harley-Davidson motorcycles to keep riders connected to their motorcycle through their smart phone using the latest version of the Harley-Davidson® App. The Reflex™ Defensive Rider Systems (RDRS) is a new collection of technology designed to match motorcycle performance to available traction during acceleration, deceleration and braking, utilizing the latest chassis control, electronic brake control and powertrain technology.

The CVO Road Glide also comes with the single Boom!™ Audio 30K Bluetooth® wireless helmet headset designed for cordless interface with the Boom!™ Box GTS infotainment system. This new headset features the latest wireless communication technology – Mesh Intercom™ Network. The protocol automatically connects to a near limitless number of riders while in public mode to eliminate lost group connections when someone goes out of range.

The headset can connect with up to 16 riders in private mode up to five miles, and enables the same functions as a wired headset (CB, phone, navigation prompts, radio and audio, with voice commands) and fulfills the Apple Carplay® microphone requirement for the Boom!™ Box GTS. The Boom!™ Box GTS infotainment system with four Boom!™ Stage II bi-amped speakers (paired in fairing and saddlebag lids), 150 watts per channel from two separate 300-watt amplifiers for 600 watts total power and it comes with a 6.5-inch color touchscreen which is covered with durable Corning® Gorilla® Glass and offers low reflectivity with minimal sun washout for exceptional visibility in all situations. The system comes with advanced navigation, personalization options, and integration with the Harley-Davidson App. The entire system can be managed through the touch screen, the motorcycle hand controls and by voice commands.

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Other key 2020 CVO Road Glide model features include exclusive Knockout™ 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels, Fang Front Spoiler, frame-mounted shark-nose fairing, molded saddlebags featuring One Touch latches and a high-performance Screamin’ Eagle® Heavy Breather intake.

Some stand out features include; Heated Kahuna™ Collection hand grips match Kahuna shifter pegs, brake pedal cover, muffler end caps, heated grips and rider and passenger boards. It also comes with low-profile two-piece fuel tank console with lighted CVO™ logo. The motorcycle will come in a single-color choice: Premium Sand Dune monotone finish with pearl topcoat and subtle graphics highlighted by Smoked Satin Chrome, Gloss Black and Black Onyx finishes. Front and rear wheels are finished in Gloss Black/Smoked Satin. Heavy Breather air cleaner is finished in Gloss Black.

Since its inception in 1999, the HarleyDavidson Custom Vehicle Operations program has created exclusive motorcycle models for the most-discerning customers, often using finishes, materials, technology and accessories that are only available on a CVO model. The Milwaukee-Eight® 117 powertrain – the most displacement and power offered factoryinstalled in a Harley-Davidson motorcycle – is exclusive to CVO models.

The 2020 CVO Road Glide model base price comes at a very affordable $40,999. Get to your H-D dealer and get yours reserved today as it will be a limited production model.

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AHDRA RETURNS

WITH FULL 2020 SCHEDULE

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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rag racers of American-made V-Twin motorcycles collectively rejoiced three months ago when news broke that beloved racing organization AHDRA was firing back up and heading to the racetrack. Bill Rowe and his band of employees and volunteers are making it happen. Now AHDRA is announcing a complete schedule and class line-up, showing the tremendous sponsor response and sponsorship opportunities still available.

The season opens at the traditional Nitro Harley Headquarters of Rockingham Dragway. “At our first race, we will be giving away a 2020 Harley-Davidson Street Glide by a raffle,” said AHDRA President Bill Rowe Jr. That’s exciting news to those who enter the raffle and will be at the first event.

After that, the series moves on to Numidia, to the Midwest at Cordova, west to Sturgis, north of the border to Quebec, then heads south to Atlanta, Orlando and Gainesville.

“Thank you everyone for the amazing outpouring of support,” said Rowe. “I really didn’t know what to expect when we got into this, but the response has been amazing. Stay tuned for more news to come.”

The excitement is building in the racing communities as well as with the fans. “To have this great series return is awesome! I hope they bring it back to Bristol Dragway in Bristol, Tennessee again”, said James Travers. “That’s some of the best motorcycle racing I have ever seen.”

There are many sponsorship opportunities still available for performance companies to hop on the AHDRA bandwagon. AHDRA is owned by Pulse Marketing, the Hellertown, Pennsylvania-based motorsports promotion company run by veteran drag racer Rowe and his family. For more information, go to their website at: www.raceahdra.com.

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May 15-17 Rockingham Dragway • Rockingham, NC May 30-31 Numidia Dragway • Numidia, PA July 3-5 Cordova International Raceway • Cordova, IL Aug. 10-11 Sturgis Dragway • Sturgis, SD Aug. 29-30 Napierville Dragway • Napierville, Quebec, CA

• Nitro by invitation Oct. 2-4 Atlanta Dragway • Commerce, GA Oct. 15-17 Orlando Speed World • Bithlo, FL

• presented by MTC Engineering Nov. 6-8 World Finals • Gainesville Raceway • Gainesville, FL

• Includes $5000 Saturday All-Star Race

& AHDRA banquet in Gainesville on Nov. 9

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Welcome to the 79th Annual Daytona Beach Bike Week Motorcycle Festival – the “World’s Largest Motorcycle Event”®! Please visit our knowledgeable

Ambassadors at our Official Bike Week Welcome Center at ONE DAYTONA, across from the Daytona International Speedway on One Daytona Blvd, Daytona Beach’s new outdoor lifestyle and entertainment destination. Also visit our Official Rest Stop Hot Leathers on Main Street. This page is full of information to help you enjoy the event and events continue to be added and some may change unexpectedly so verify your interests on officialbikeweek.com and our Facebook.com/officialbikeweek. Our community has worked hard to insure you enjoy your visit and encourage all to Ride Safe!

Official Dates: March 6 – 15, 2020 - The Bike Week Motorcycle Festival Task Force of the Daytona Regional Chamber of Commerce is comprised of residents, businesses and Chamber and government officials who volunteer their time all year improving and planning this event. Visit our Daytona Regional Chamber at 126 East Orange Ave. – Daytona Beach – 386.255.0981– info@daytonachamber.com or daytonachamber.com Bank & Blues Club – See The Razorbacks the Flow Tribe, the world-famous Nighthawks and many more!

701 Main Street, Daytona Beach. 386.252.9877 TheBankDaytona.com.

Boot Hill Saloon – Nirvanna, Nova Rex, EMN, Blistur, Straight Jacket Smile, Stone Grey & More bands. Plenty of food, drinks, music, bikes, and fun! You haven’t been to Bike Week until you see the Legendary Boot Hill Saloon • 310 Main Street, Daytona Beach. 386.258.9506 Boot Hill Outpost – Home to Salute our Heroes display, Install Alley, get your Official Merchandise here too while enjoying live music, free parking and over 35 vendors and full bar. 1081 U.S. HWY 1, Ormond Beach.

Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona – One of the largest Bike Week venues in the county. See new product displays, bike shows, bands, bikini contest, lots of vendors and more. 1637 N. US Hwy 1, Ormond Beach – 386.671.7100 BruceRossmeyer.com

Daytona Harley-Davidson® – Rhett Rotten’s Wall of Death daily, wide variety of bands every day.–1637 N. US Hwy 1, Ormond Beach 386.671.7100 brucerossmeyer.com

Cabbage Patch – Over five acres of vendors, four stages, live music, since 1926! Budweiser® Traditional Ride In show; Budweiser® Battle of the Baggers and Sound Competition; Coleslaw Wrestling events; camping and free bike parking. 549 Tomoka Farms Road, Samsula 386.427.8969 cabbagepatchbar.com

Daytona International Speedway Motorsports Stadium – Free demo rides from Harley-Davidson®, Yamaha,

Kawasaki, Suzuki, Indian, and Slingshot. Visit custom builders and manufacturers in the display areas. HarleyDavidson® Thunder Alley at Daytona hosts live music, drink specials and more plus GEICO® Camping at Daytona International Speedway. Tent camping is FREE with your admission ticket. • 1801 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach 1.800.PITSHOP daytonainternationalspeedway.com

Admission $5 daily. Pose for selfies in front of our giant Wooden Motorcycle Sculpture until we burn it down 3/13 at 5pm • 3150 East New York Ave., DeLand 386.801.1810 • fastlanedaytona.com

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Daytona Flea & Farmers Market – World’s largest motorcycle swap meet, parts, and biker goodies, bike shows, motorcycle stunt shows daily! Camping info 386.253.3330 free parking & admission • 1425 Tomoka Farms Rd., Daytona Beach 386.206.5276 jam-onproductions.com

Dirty Harry’s Pub – Don’t miss Cowboy’s special contests every afternoon! Bobby Friss plays both weekends with Jasmine Cain during the week. Open 9am to 2:45am, No Cover, 21 and up. 705 Main St, Daytona Beach.

386.252.9877. DirtyHarrysDaytona.com Euro Cycles of Daytona – Motorcycle Demo Rides, new and used motorcycle sales, vendors, food, clothing, motorcycle parts and accessories, daily events and pricing specials. 118 E Fairview Ave, Daytona Beach – 386.257.2269 • Eurocyclesofdaytona.com

Fastlane 5th Motorcycle Swap Meet Extravaganza & Bike Show – Volusia County Fairgrounds - 9am to 5pm.

Acres of vendors from frames to fenders, leather, boots, goggles, patches, jewelry, and hard-to-find vintage parts. Daily bike shows, w/ free early registration at the gate. Prizes and trophies. Great food-beer, live music,

Full Moon Saloon – Live bands on two stages, featuring rock outside 1pm-2am and your favorite country music from Hayfire inside. Porky’s BBQ with drink specials at Carnivore’s Corner Open 9am to 2:45am. No Cover, 21 and up. 700 Main Street, Daytona Beach. – 386.253.1944. FullMoonDaytona.com

Hot Leathers – Official Bike Week Motorcycle Festival merchandise. Check out our new line of American Made leather jackets, vests, chaps and accessories! 801 Main Street, Daytona Beach or our Daytona International Speedway location. Hotleathers.com Indian Motorcycle – Vendors, entertainment and demo rides featuring the re-designed Indian Chieftain and the Polaris Slingshot; must be 18 years, with proper gear and a valid MC license. 290 N Beach St, Daytona Beach 386.257.1660 • indianmotorcycledaytonabeach.com Iron Horse Saloon – Food, vendors, Wall of Death, burnout pit, live entertainment, famous T-shirts for you and your friends. • 1068 N US HWY 1, Ormond Beach • 386.677.1550 ironhorsesaloon.com

Main Street Station – Visit our authentic garage bar. Food, beverages, vendors, and live music daily. 316 Main Street, Daytona Beach–386.214.1389 mainstreetlive.com

GREAT EVENTS ON SPECIFIC DAYS ONLY YOU MAY WISH TO ATTEND: March 7 – Sons of Speed Vintage Motorcycle Racing – 5pm – 7pm. New Smyrna Raceway, 3939 State Road 44, New Smyrna. Sons of Speed is a motorcycle race inspired by early 20th-century board-track racing at New Smyrna Speedway’s half-mile, paved, banked racetrack.

March 8 - 10 – Ricky Carmichael Daytona Amateur Supercross – Racing kicks off 3/8 evening with a Vintage Off-Road Motorcycle Show in the Fan Zone. Amateur racers start on 3/9 for qualifying. Daytona Vintage Supercross (DVSX) will premiere on 3/10 featuring 28 classes from Vintage (thru 1974) to Revolution (thru 2008). Finally, AMA ATV Pro Racing will thrill fans in conjunction with DVSX. Daytona International Speedway – 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach – 304.284.0084 – racedaytona.com March 12 – American Flat Track Race – 6pm Daytona International Speedway - 386.267.0016

March 12 – Chopper Time Old School Chopper Show – 11am - 4pm.

Ride in Bike Show. 20 Classes. Bands, Beer and BBQ. Proceeds go to support the Veterans Support Fund. Willie’s Tropical Tattoo, 825 S. Yonge St., Ormond Beach - 386.672.1888

March 12 – Ruff Ride for the Animals – 11am - 8pm – Registration 11am.

Best and worst hands. Proceeds benefit our community’s animals. $30/ person includes T-shirt, 1 poker hand, drink, and barbecue dinner at Iron Horse Saloon. Halifax Humane Society Shelter- 2364 W. LPGA Blvd, Daytona Beach – halifaxhumansociety.org March 15 – 6th Annual HOG International Ride – Organized by Daytona Beach HOG. Lunch Ride; HOG Members Only. Departs 10am from The Chapel, 1805 US-1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174. RSVP. RoadCaptain@ DaytonaHOG.com 386.671.7100 brucerossmeyer.com March 13 –2nd Annual Bikes & Bass Bike Show – presented by Bikes on the Beach. 5pm – 10pm. - Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona – 1637 N. US Hwy 1, Ormond Beach – 386.671.7100 brucerossmeyer.com March 15 – 4th Annual Burning Bike – 5pm. Live bands, 2 stages, Miss Burning Bike contest. Globe of Death, fire dancers, stilt walkers, great food, drinks & vendors. We burn it down at about 9pm. Admission is $5, parking is free. 3150 E New York Ave, Deland – 386.801.1810 fastlanedaytona.com

March 16 – Official Bike Week Motorcycle Drawing – $50.00 per ticket – or buy two get one FREE! All proceeds go back into producing this March 14 – Rat’s Hole Bike Show – 9am - 5pm - The RAT is back! world famous, historic motorcycle festival! Drawing is live at NOON, with The oldest and most prestigious bike show held at Indian Motorcycle a live remote from the Official Radio Station The HOG - WHOG 95.7 FM Daytona Beach. Free to the public, 16 classes from Rat Rods to full - ONE DAYTONA, One Daytona Blvd., Daytona Beach- 386.255.0981 dressers, extreme baggers and antiques! - 290 N Beach Street, Daytona A warm welcome and epic rides await you as we kick off the 79th Annual World’s officialbikeweek.com Beach-386.257.1660 indianmotorcycledaytonabeach.com ®

Largest Motorcycle Event . Get your motor runnin’ and get in on the history.

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uzuki has been in the control room and not letting any information out on a totally new machine, what was the fastest production motorcycle in America. They locked the doors and threw away the keys on planning building where their plans were being made, until… the plans were leaked from the Japanese patent office. In recent months, several Suzuki patent applications have hinted at the next-gen Hayabusa. The new design look and new tech going into this machine will set a new standard in the motorcycle industry.

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Next, it will have a carbon canister which will absorb the exhaust gases, lowering down the harmful emissions. The design drawings also show an oil sump which keeps the oil from spreading inside. A large collector box will hide the new dual catalytic converters as well. Furthermore, the design also looks slimmer than the existing frame hinting towards the weight reduction Suzuki might be trying to achieve. This is obviously where more speed will come from, along with the upgrade on the powertrain.

A semi-automatic gear box among other tech will give this speed demon drastically more comfort so the rider can travel longer distances with more ease on this new version. With better electronics and a more aerodynamic design, this Hayabusa should be one of the top sellers of all time.

According to Bennett’s source, Suzuki will reveal the production version of the new Hayabusa at the 2020 EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show November 3-8, 2020.

Until then, expect a few Hayabusa spy images as we inch closer to the unveil. *Source - Bennetts

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RICKY BRABEC; FIRST AMERICAN

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By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

t’s been 30 years since Honda tasted victory at the Drakar Rally.

An American has never tasted victory in the rally’s 41-year history.

After racing in this series for eight years, Ricky Brabec has won the Drakar Rally, the world’s toughest and cruelest rally. He won his class by a huge margin, claiming the coveted bronze Tuareg prize.

Saudi Arabia played host to the 2020 edition of the rally, which featured a 5,000 kilometer course over mostly sandy terrain. The grueling annual off-road competition first took place in 1978-1979 and has been held annually since then, except for 2008.

Ricky Brabec The Monster Energy Honda Team ace, snatched the lead on day three and refused to relinquish the top spot until the race wrapped up, two stage victories and 5000 kilometers later. His margin of victory was 16 minutes, 26 seconds over Husqvarna rider Pablo Quintanilla of Chile.

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ACQUIRES J&P CYCLES RevZilla’s parent company, Comoto Holdings, has acquired J&P Cycles, the industry’s largest omni-channel retailer of aftermarket products for riders of American-made V-twins. By adding J&P Cycles to RevZilla and Cycle Gear in the Comoto Holdings family of brands, the company has expanded, diversified and strengthened its position in the motorcycle industry.

J&P Cycles will continue to operate as a distinct and differentiated retail brand under the operational leadership of company veteran Zach Parham, who will join the Comoto executive leadership team in his position as president of J&P Cycles. Zach Parham is the son of J&P founder and AMA Hall of Fame member John Parham, who formed the company in 1979.

J&P Cycles operates retail stores in Ormond Beach, Florida, in the Daytona area; in Sturgis, South Dakota; and in Anamosa, Iowa, where the company was originally founded as a small motorcycle shop. The addition of J&P Cycles strengthens Comoto Holdings’ position as the largest omni-channel retail platform in the powersports aftermarket products industry.

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Introducing Children to Motorcycles on Their Own Level

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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met Mark Augustyn & Nancy Gerloff at the Blue Ridge Run Rally in Cherokee, NC and was fascinated by their adaptations on introducing small children to motorcycle riding and culture. Their story telling renditions with a pair of cartoon monkeys help introduce children to the joys of motorcycle riding. Mark explained how they get started and told me how they came up with the idea. It has seemed to have taken off and the Mimi & Moto stories continue to roar across pages and into the living rooms all over America.

Getting on a child’s level and encouraging them through photos and short stories gets the little ones excited about reading and learning more. Add in female and male small monkeys who ride motorcycles to do the story telling and you have the attention of thousands of children willing to learn more about Mimi & Moto and their travels. In a recent interview Mark stated, “As Little Rider Enterprises, we have self-published two books, The Adventures of Mimi and Moto (released in October 2016) and Mimi and Moto Ride the Alphabet (released in July 2019).”

Nancy and Mark are both AMA members and they created Mimi and Moto and the accessories that go with their new creation. By doing their lines and attracting more and more children, they have earned several awards in a very short time span. Just last year, they won the Motorcycle Industry Council’s 2019 Gas Tank Competition, which is the MIC’s competition and mentorship program. It pairs individuals and groups with an industry professional who offers coaching and advice for developing a business plan for a new motorcycle product or service. The business plan and expansion of ideas has now become a reality.

Their immediate plans for 2020 are to promote Mimi and Moto Ride the Alphabet book to the public, teachers and schools. Getting the cute monkey couple into the schools could be just the ticket for attracting new riders, too. They also plan to release more books and merchandise, increase distribution, reach children and families who do not ride yet, animate the characters for a series and expand internationally.

Their books are available on their website at www.mimiandmoto.com, Amazon, eBay and Etsy. Some favorite retail shops that carry their books are the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, Barber Motorsports Museum, Wheels Through Time Museum, and more. They are also are visible with their booths at many motorcycle events and rallies. They will be managing the MotoAmerica Kids Zone in 2020 so you can look for them there.

You can find more updates on their website www.mimiandmoto.com and on Facebook.

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By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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arley-Davidson is staying on the cusp of future inventions as their R&D is in the works on designing a sophisticated radar-based adaptive cruise control. This would allow the riders in a group to set sail with the lead bikes and not have to do so much yo-yoing back and forth to keep up then slow down. It would set the back riders speed comparable to the front rider and keep the distance you set it.

KTM and Ducati both confirmed that production bikes with radar-based adaptive cruise control will be in their ranges within the next few months. KTM’s nextgeneration Super Adventure will debut its version of the system, using Bosch radar components derived from existing automotive adaptive cruise control. Ducati will introduce a similar setup on at least one version of the Multistrada in 2020.

Harley-Davidson’s version far exceeds those models, based on patents it appears to be more advanced as it will have the ability to distinguish between cars and motorcycles. Harley’s first patent applications show that the system will be able to operate the motorcycle’s brakes and the throttle to maintain a constant distance from the vehicle it’s following. The latest patent version shows the system will use cameras to identify individual motorcycles and explain how it is programmed to follow another bike even when riding in a staggered formation.

The electronic controller locks the motorcycle with the vehicle and dynamically controls the speed of the motorcycle based on an output of a kinematic controller. That controller uses the sensors to take into account the distance of the motorcycle to the vehicle, velocity of the vehicle, velocity of the motorcycle, a cruise set speed associated with the motorcycle, a desired separation distance between the motorcycle and the vehicle, and a desired separation time between the motorcycle and the vehicle. Like KTM’s and Ducati’s radar systems, the proposed Harley-Davidson design will also incorporate a rear radar sensor acting as a blind-spot monitor, lighting warning signals mounted in the appropriate mirror when there’s another vehicle lurking over your shoulder.

The system is receiving negative reviews from riders on blogs and other internet sites. The main issue is folks are already associating it with problems in the automotive world; when the system doesn’t work as planned or something unexpected occurs and the bike’s system begins to react before you can. Christopher wrote, “This sounds like a disaster in the making. No amount of techno-wizardry is going to compensate for poor riding skills.” Many see accidents coming from the use of it, but I see a potential for making long distance riding even more comfortable than ever before.

It appears the earliest we’ll see this option on new H-D models will be in 2021 models. We’ll keep you informed on this one as it hits the market for trials.

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Mar 5-8: Stock Law Gap Rally, 9100 S Shackleville Rd, Georgiana. www.stocklawgaprally.com 21+ years old only.

Mar 13-15: Bogcephus Bash, Boggin’ On The Plains, 3935 US 29 S, Auburn. See Facebook Mar 19: Bike Nite @ Whataburger-March, 2461 Government Blvd, Mobile. See Facebook Mar 19-22: Bama Bike Fest Spring Motorcycle Rally, 16971 US Hwy 43, Forkland. www.bamabikefest.com Apr 25-26: AMA National Adventure Riding Series, Perry Mountain Tower Run, Stanton. www.americanmotorcyclist.com/adventureriding

ARKANSAS

Apr 11: Lucky Leprechaun Memorial Ride, Caboose at Old City Park, Yellville, 9AM-1PM. 870-449-4565 or hagan@yellville.net Apr 22-26: Spring Fling Rally, 82 Armstrong, Eureka Springs. www.springflingrally.com May 1-2: Steel Horse Rally 2020, Downtown Fort Smith. Rides, poker runs, racing, concerts, bikini Contest! A charity event that honors all who serve and helps local charities. www.thesteelhorserally.com May 21-23: Talimena Rally “Cruisin for St. Jude”, Arkansas Convention Center, 5200 Convention Plaza Dr, Texarkana. www.facebook.com/ groups/569646296413955/?ref=bookmarks

FLORIDA

Mar 6-15: Bike Week #79, Daytona Beach. A warm welcome and epic rides await you as we kick off the 79th Annual World’s Largest Motorcycle Event. Get your motor runnin’ and get in on the history-making. Your bike week starts today. Book it now at OFFICIALBIKEWEEK.com Mar 12: Halifax Humane Society’s Ruff Ride Poker Run, 2364 LPGA Blvd, Daytona Beach. 11:00 – 5:00. 386-274-4703 x 328 or www.halifaxhumanesociety.org

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Apr 4-5: AMA National Adventure Riding Series, Cross-Florida Adventure, Daytona Beach. www.americanmotorcyclist.com/adventureriding Apr 24-26: Leesburg Bike Rally, the world’s largest 3-day motorcycle & music event. Three headliners, 50+ concerts, 100’s of vendors, 8 venues, 6 hot body contests, bike shows and events. www.leesburgbikefest.com Apr 29-May 3: Thunder Beach Spring Rally #22, Panama City Beach.

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GEORGIA

Mar 4: Wingmen Wednesdays March Bike Night at 221 Amber Ridge Rd, Statham. facebook.com/events/886437858420319 Mar 14: Rattlesnake Car and Motorcycle show, Festival grounds, 501 Cedar Ave, Hagan. 912-739-3820 or rattlesnakewildlifefestival@yahoo. com Mar 14: Blessing of the Bikes, Cycle World Athens, 4225 Atlanta Hwy, Athens. See Facebook Mar 21: Ride 2 Read, 4728 Wood St, Acworth. 9AM-12PM, 404-428-8960 or r2r@brookwoodchristian.com Apr 4: Blue Knights GA VIII Honoring Georgia’s Fallen Officers at Savannah Harley-Davidson, 1 Fort Argyle Rd, Savannah. Finish at Wild Wing Café, 52 Aspen Heights Dr, Stateboro. Registration 8-9:45 AM. KSU 10AM. $20 per person. Police Escorted Ride.

KENTUCKY

Mar 20: Bike Nite at Lumber Jack’s, 1707 Armory Pl, Brandenburg. Bike nite 3rd Friday. Family friendly. See Facebook Apr 17: Bike Nite at Lumber Jack’s, 1707 Armory Pl, Brandenburg. Bike nite 3rd Friday. Family friendly. See Facebook Apr 26: KMA Blessing of the Bikes, Renaissance Corner, 201 W Main St, Morganfield. 270-952-0339 or david@kmaba.com

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LOUISIANA

Mar 21: Reservation Takeover Car/Truck/ Bike Show, #1 Reservation Court, Gray.

Reservationtakeover@yahoo.com or Facebook Mar 26-28: GWRRA LA District Rally-Mardi Gras Madness, Courtyard Marriott, 142 Library Dr, Houma. gwrra-la.net/rally-page.html Mar 27-29: Altered Metal Car/Truck/Bike Show, Rayne Frog Festival Pavillion, 210 Frog Festival Dr, Rayne. Family friendly. See Facebook

MISSISSIPPI

Mar 7: Pet Adoption Day, 4870 Venture Dr, Southaven. 662-262-6774 Mar 28: Thunder ‘n Buns Poker Run and Cookout, American Legion Post 89, Hwy 15 S, Decatur. 601-627-9262

NORTH CAROLINA

Mar 7: Book Run, Barnes and Noble, 3040 Evan St, Greeneville. Collecting books for Frederick Douglas Elementary. 252-399-2357 or bwood@wilsonnc.org Mar 7: Bikers in Boxers/As Bare As You Dare, Veterans of Foreign War, 216 Miller St., Waynesville. 20-minute charity ride thru downtown Waynesville. See Facebook Mar 21: NC CVMA 15-1 Memorial Ride and Dedication, 3950 Sycamore Dairy Rd, Fayetteville. www.spring2020.cvma15-1.net Mar 21: Bull City Swap Meet, 300 Muldee St., Durham. See Facebook.

Mar 21: CMOU Spring Ride, American Legion, 4235 W Tyvola Rd, Charlotte. See Facebook

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Mar 8: Rise & Ride, 1178 Galleria Blvd, Rock Hill. Breakfast run. See Facebook

Mar 15: BFC Lakelands Blessing of the Bikes, Hobby Lobby, Greenwood.

Parade KSU 2PM sharp. Free

Mar 21: Biker Thaw Out Party, Suck Bang Blow, 3393 Hwy 17 Business, Murrells Inlet.

Mar 27-29: CPL Systems National Roadrace Series-Carolina Motorsports Park, Kenshaw. www.ahrma.org/schedules-results/road-race/

TENNESSEE-EAST

Thurs: Wing Nite at Bobarosa, 50¢ wings 6-9P, Karaoke 7-11P, 9-ball pool tourney @ 9pm at Bobarosa Saloon, Del Rio, TN www.bobarosasoon.com or 423-613-9726 Fri: Bike Nite at Bobarosa, 9-ball pool tourney @ 9pm, Del Rio, TN www.bobarosasaloon.com or 423-613-9726 Sat & Sun: Bike Days, Ride in with a tent and camp at Bobarosa Saloon, Del Rio, TN www.bobarosasaloon.com or 423-613-9726 Mar 7: Cars, Coffee & Cycles at Smoky Mountain H-D, Maryville. Ride or drive 1st Sat to enjoy some coffee with old friends and make new ones. facebook.com/ events/438236893507365/

Mar 15: Range Night for Dragon H.O.G. Chapter at Gunny’s, 2208 E Broadway Ave, Maryville.

FMI meder27@gmail.com Mar 17: St .Patrick’s Day Party at Ridge Runners, 259 Warehouse Rd, Oak Ridge

May 17: St. Patrick’s Day Party at My Place Sports Bar, 560 Edgemoor Rd, Powell.

Wayne’s World Corned beef & cabbage and lots of Irish fun! 865-945-4095 Mar 21: Outdoor Store Closeout, Smoky Mountain H-D, Maryville. Starts at 11AM. Additional 20% off clearance dealer apparel.

Mar 21: Ladies Garage Party, Smoky Mountain H-D, Maryville. Food, door prizes and drinks. RSVP 865-977-1669 Mar 26-29: March Moto Madness, 801 Steer Creek Rd, Tellico Plains. www.marchmoto madness.com Apr 12: Easter Buffet, Donna’s Old Town Café, 100 College St South, Madisonville.

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423-442=3304 or www.oldtowncafe.com Apr 18: Fords Road to Recovery Benefit, Poker run, live music, food, raffles, 50/50, auction items and more at Bobarosa Saloon, 2299 E Hwy 25/70, Del Rio. Apr 18-19: AMA National Adventure Riding Series, Slate Creek, Bybee. www.americanmotorcyclist.com/adventureriding Apr 25: Cannonball Run, Smoky Mountain H-D, Maryville. FMI www.smh-d.com Apr 30-May 2: GWRRA District “Spring Fling”, 4010 Parkway, Pigeon Forge. www.gwrratn.org/2020-spring-fling May 2: Fish & Chips Poker Run, Sevierville.

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May 15-16: Black Dragon Breakdown, Smoky Mountain H-D, Maryville. Live music, ride-in show, drags, games, races, Pro-show. www.smh-d.com

TN-MIDDLE & WEST

Mar 28: Spring Thaw #18, Wilson Co Fairgrounds, 945 E Baddour Pkwy, Lebanon. Bike show, swap meet, motorcycle flat track races Saturday night at 6 PM. www.bothbarrels.us May 21-25: Hogfest 2020 Bike Rally, 516 Taylor Rd, Pelham. $40 for entire event, 21+. www.hogfestoftn.com or 931-224-2041

TEXAS

Mar 1-Nov 15: 2020 Tour-Motorcycle Grand Tour of Texas, A self-guided fun tour across Texas. www.mcgttx.com Mar 14: WOWC Bike Run, Walter Hill Park, 807 Hwy 3 N, League City. bretthazel@hotmail.com or Facebook Mar 20-22: Longriders Spring Thaw, Double P Arena, XWQ4+HG, New Summerfield. 903-245-0086 or www.longridersmotorcyclecluboftyler.org

MUSIC EVENTS

Mar 5: Kat 5 at Ridge Runners, 259 Warehouse Rd, Oak Ridge TN Mar 6: C.J. Ausburn at Ridge Runners, 259 Warehouse Rd, Oak Ridge TN Mar 6: Funky Monkey Friday: Shady Sadie at The Shed, Smoky Mountain H-D, Maryville TN. Mar 7: Smokin’ Monkey Birthday Celebration w/Drop Dead Dangerous & Rebel Railroad at The Shed, Smoky Mountain H-D, Maryville TN Mar 13: Bungled and Botched at Ridge Runners, 259 Warehouse Rd, Oak Ridge TN Mar 13: Funky Monkey Friday: Davis Mitchell at The Shed, Smoky Mountain H-D, Maryville TN Mar 14: Just the Tips at Ridge Runners, 259 Warehouse Rd, Oak Ridge TN Mar 20: Will Shepard at Ridge Runners, 259 Warehouse Rd, Oak Ridge TN

March 2020

Mar 20: Funky Monkey Friday: Sullivan Band at The Shed, Smoky Mountain H-D, Maryville TN

Mar 21 Rebel Mountain March at Ridge Runners, 259 Warehouse Rd, Oak Ridge TN

Mar 27: Kitty Wampus at Ridge Runners, 259 Warehouse Rd, Oak Ridge TN

Mar 27: Funky Monkey Friday: Liquid Velvet at The Shed, Smoky Mountain H-D, Maryville TN

Mar 28: Chris Vincent Trio at Ridge Runners, 259 Warehouse Rd, Oak Ridge TN

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