In just a few days, the 70th Annual Daytona Bike week will begin. Motorcyclists will be traveling from all over the country to attend Daytona this year, where they will see some great racing, some classic motorcycle shows, and some great music. Here are some of the must see activities at Daytona Bike week this year.
Bike Shows
You’ll be able to see plenty of amazing motorcycles just strolling down the streets during Daytona Bike Week, but make sure to check out events like the Old Timer Bike Show if you really want to see some cool motorcycles.
The Progressive Insurance Bike Show will  … More
If you’re a motorcycle racing enthusiast you may remember the name Peggy Hyde.
Peggy was a competitive racer in the late sixties and early seventies, a time when only men raced motorbikes.
She was also the first woman in the world to be granted an unrestricted racing licence, but the acquisition of that licence came with a fight.
Despite good performances in her early races she was  … More
The Ducati Marlboro motorcycle racing team concluded the second Malaysian MotoGP looking for answers, with Valentino Rossi (VR46) and Nicky Hayden (#69) finishing the third day back in 11th and 12th out of 17.
The progress was slower than what the team had hoped for and now only have the final March 13 and 14 winter test at the Qatar Losail International Circuit, prior to the MotoGP season opener at the same racetrack.
In Sepang, the Italian rider  … Details
While we’re still poring over Harley-Davidson‘s annual report, making Excel spreadsheets, and winning at bullshit bingo, a couple interesting facts have struck us about the company and some of the trends it is experiencing. While it’s been mostly doom and gloom around Harley-Davidson in 2010, the Milwaukee-based company does appear to be solely in business because of the strong cost-cutting CEO Keith Wandell has been able to achieve during his tenure. Despite the moaning and groaning from the Bar & Shield loyal about Wandell’s non-motorcycle riding lifestyle, the CEO knows how to trim the fat, which is exactly what this HOG needed. Find five interesting facts for you to mull over this weekend after the jump … Details