Month: August 2021
“America and the motorcycle:” New motorcycle exhibit opens at National Automobile Museum
RENO, Nev. (BIKER DAD) — The new exhibit “America and the Motorcycle” opened Tuesday at the National Automobile Museum. The museum is in Reno, Nevada. The museum announced it on
Read MoreBody found near missing man’s motorcycle
SAN ANTONIO, Tex. (BIKER DAD) — A body found near a missing man’s motorcycle may bring closure to his family. KSAT TV reports that 35-year-old Kirk Jones was last seen
Read MoreBikers rally to back Hurricane Ida victims
MOBILE, Ala. (BIKER DAD) — Alabama bikers are rallying to back Hurricane Ida victims. As they always do on the Gulf Coast when disaster strikes, the bikers and others are
Read More‘Bikers for Babies’ makes a run to deliver much-needed mother’s milk and other biker news for August 31st, 2021
Motorcyclist Walks Away From NJ Turnpike Crash In East Windsor – MidJersey.News The 2022 BMW R 18 B And R 18 Transcontinental Are Coming After Harley–Davidson And – Jalopnik Jeep Wrangler, Infinity G35
Read MoreAlabama cop mistaken for “The Rock” all the time says he’s flattered
MONROE COUNTY, Ala. (BIKER DAD) — An Alabama cop mistaken for “The Rock” consistently is getting worldwide attention. He’s not annoyed by the mistaken identity, he says he’s faltered. Patrol
Read MoreBiker killed after being rear-ended at 94 mph and other biker news for August 30th, 2021
Motorcyclist killed by hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn who blew red light – NY Daily News Photos: Greenwich PD Car Show 2021 Good Life City raises more money for Nigel Brown’s family
Read MoreDriver arrested for rear-ending a biker at 94 mph
DAYTONA BEACH SHORES, Fla. (BIKER DAD) — Police say a man has been arrested a month after rear-ending a biker at 94 mph. According to WKMG 24-year-old Jessy Bilski died
Read MoreVIDEO: Thousands of bikers descend on Indianapolis as huge motorcycle event returns
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (BIKER DAD) — Video shows thousands of bikers descend on Indianapolis. The scene comes as a massive motorcycle event returns after COVID-19 cancellations. You can see the video
Read MoreCops shoot biker after he reaches for a BB gun and other motorcycle news for August 29th, 2021
Motorcyclist fatally shot after pursuit by Palmer and Wasilla police when he reached for what … Thousands of motorcycles fill Circle City | wthr.com Denver police investigate two separate fatal motorcycle crashes Beginner Motorcycles: What Should
Read MoreCanadian cops investigating massive biker brawl involving Outlaws MC members
ARTHUR, Ontario, Canada (BIKER DAD) — Police in the Canadian town of Arthur are investigating a massive biker brawl involving Outlaws MC members. We’ve been hearing a lot about 1
Read MoreReport: more COVID cases allegedly tied to Sturgis, and your other biker news for August 27th, 2021
Sturgis motorcycle rally linked to more than 100 coronavirus infections – The Washington Post Salvatore DeFeo, 94, storied Port Washington motorcycle shop owner, has died | Newsday America and the Motorcycle exhibit to open at National
Read MoreBikes, Blues, and BBQ is canceled: COVID surge stops one of the country’s largest rallies
FAYATTEVILLE, AR. (BIKER DAD)– Bikes, Blues, and BBQ is canceled. A COVID-19 delta surge has caused the University of Arkansas to revoke a license for the event. Organizers use the
Read MoreVIDEO: Driver intentionally rams California cop car
TULARE, Cal. (BIKER DAD)– Watch the video as a driver intentionally rams a cop car in Tulare, California. Police released the video on their Facebook page. You see an officer
Read MoreBikers behaving badly shoot at a truck when they don’t like how it passed them
JOPLIN, MO (BIKER DAD) — Police in Joplin Missouri are looking for some bikers behaving badly. The Joplin Globe reports it happened Friday. A group of bikers on crotch rockets
Read MoreNBC: COVID quintuples in SD after Sturgis and other biker news for August 26th, 2021
South Dakota Covid cases quintuple after Sturgis motorcycle rally – NBC News Here’s What We Know About Bosozoku Biker Girl Gangs – HotCars Scots son of tragic biker dad who died in crash held his hand
Read MoreTexas biker died in fiery crash with a KIA
TARRANT COUNTY, Tex. (BIKER DAD)— A Texas biker died in a fiery crash with a KIA Monday morning. That’s according to a report by CBS DFW. Police arrived at the
Read MoreBiker killed in Pensacola Bay Bridge crash and other biker news for August 25th, 2021
Bikes for Brenda: Motorcycle community show support to local woman battling cancer – The Journal Towards Zero Deaths: Motorcycle Safety – WBCK New California rules make most 2022 dirt bikes illegal on public land
Read MoreWildfire pilot badly injured when a moose hit his motorcycle, community rallies to help
VANCOUVER, BC, Canada (BIKER DAD) — A Canadian wildfire pilot who was enjoying a well-deserved day off was nearly killed when a moose hit his motorcycle. Now the community is
Read MoreInspiring the youth to ride Harleys: Bike builder combines love of sneakers and cruisers
LOS ANGELES (BIKER DAD)– Whether you like his style or not, there’s no arguing with Andrew Thompson on one point. The younger generation sees Harley Davidson as an old man’s bike.
Read MoreHundreds of bikers ride to remember murdered police officer
NEW KENSINGTON, Penn. (BIKER DAD) — Hundreds of bikers rode to remember a murdered police officer in Pennsylvania. New Kensington Pennsylvania officer Brian Shaw was shot and killed back in
Read MoreChopper the biker dog, owner surprised with massive mural to thank them for their service
IMPERIAL, Cal. (BIKER DAD)–Chopper the biker dog, and his owner were owner surprised with a massive mural to thank them for their service. Esmeralda Robles wanted to surprise them with
Read MoreVIDEO: Hundreds of bikers ride in funeral for British Hells Angels founder “Piggy”
LINCOLNSHIRE, U.K. (BIKER DAD) — Hundreds of bikers, more than 400 according to reports, rode to in the funeral for a British Hells Angels founder called “Piggy.” Video from BBC
Read MoreBiker robbed after a hit-and-run crash knocked him out and other biker news for August 24th, 2021
The new BIKER DAD TV show premieres in September. Subscribe to our YouTube channel now. Harley–Davidson motorcyclist killed in Oswego County crash after going airborne – syracuse.com Carnival of Canines Coming
Read MoreVIDEO: Hit-and-run driver takes off, biker robbed while lying in the street unconscious
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (BIKER DAD)–Video shows a hit-and-run driver take off and biker robbed while lying in the street unconscious. Evan Wise shared his video to the Biker Dad Blog. It
Read MoreBiker headlines for August 23rd, 2021
Chinese Biker Washes Hair with Shampoo In Rain At a Traffic Signal – News18 Highways to hell – murder on Britain’s roads, from mystery gunman to biker killer – Daily Star Caramel Curves Motorcycle
Read More“They took something that was therapy:” Woman hopes for return of stolen motorcycle
SOUTH NORWALK, CT. (BIKER DAD)– A Connecticut woman hopes to get a motorcycle back that means much more to her than two wheels and an engine. Her 1980 Yamaha SR250
Read MoreBikers ride for vet killed by COVID and other biker news for August 22nd, 2021
Crash pins man under a motorcycle, suffers serious injuries | WANE 15 Police: Dog Shot And Killed By Man On Motorcycle In Hill District – CBS Pittsburgh South Norwalk woman hopes for return
Read MoreDozens ride for Army vet, Harley master tech who died of COVID-19
BAY MINETTE, Ala. (BIKER DAD) — There’s Always something different about a biker funeral. Yes, everyone is dressed in black, but it’s black leather. Yes, everyone is respectful. But with
Read MoreMotorcyclists honor ‘Ms. Motopanda’ after woman killed in hit-and-run crash, other biker news for August 21st, 2021
Motorcyclists honor ‘Ms. Motopanda’ after woman killed in hit-and-run crash – Vacationing motorcycle club elated with Caseville, Upper Thumb hospitality – Huron Daily Tribune Bikers of both types will travel through region, honoring heroes
Read MoreMarine vets motorcycle club rolls into lemonade stand in honor of fallen brother
CHICAGO, ILL (BIKER DAD)— Marine vets motorcycle club rolls into lemonade stand in honor of fallen brother. It happened earlier this year in Chicago. That’s when three clubs visited the
Read MoreVideo shows biker robbed after hit-and-run and other biker news for Augst 20th, 2021
Caught On Video: Motorcyclist Struck By Hit-And-Run Driver, Then Robbed While Unconscious Motorcyclist has ‘unknown liquid’ thrown in face during attempted robbery in Blackpool … Indian Reveals Second Tattoo Inspired ‘Art-Bike‘ – Motorcycle & Powersports News
Read MoreRiders to honor Army vet, Harley Davidson master tech who died from COVID-19
MOBILE, Ala. (BIKER DAD) — Things just aren’t the same this week at Mobile Bay Harley Davidson. The team and its customers are missing someone dearly. A longtime service tech,
Read More9 busted in Sturgis sex sting during rally and other biker news for August 19th, 2021
Veteran bikers stop at Chicago lemonade stand to honor fallen Marine | WAVY.com Biker Sunday event returns | Social | bryantimes.com ‘Motorcycling Yogi’ to teach yoga moves at Bull Falls Harley-Davidson – Wausau
Read MoreBikers ride for a murdered teen, demand change in missing children laws
CHAMPAIGN, IL (BIKER DAD)–Bikers ride for a murdered teen, demanding change to Illinois’ laws when it comes to missing children. 14-year-old Steven Butler III was found dead days after his
Read More9 busted during Sturgis rally child sex sting
STURGIS, S.D. (BIKER DAD)–9 men were busted during a Sturgis rally child sex sting. That’s according to a report by the Argus Leader newspaper. The newspaper reports the sting that
Read MoreCarolina biker vanishes on his motorcycle
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (BIKER DAD)– Police are on the hunt after a Carolina biker vanishes on his motorcycle. Police in Charlotte are looking for 39-year-old Brian John Kemppainen. WBTV reports Kemppainen
Read MorePolice search for three motorcycles stolen during National Bikers Roundup
PERRY, Ga. (BIKER DAD)– Police are searching for three motorcycles stolen during National Bikers Roundup. Perry, Georgia Police posted about it on their Facebook page. Police say it happened at
Read MoreBiker dies after hitting flying peacock and other biker news for August 18th, 2021
Helmetless Biker Killed in Horrific Crash – San Angelo LIVE! Old school biker rally rolling into Taylor County – Mountain Statesman Motorcycles stolen from Perry fairgrounds during National Bikers Roundup: Police | WGXA Virginia motorcyclist becomes
Read MoreBiker dies after hitting flying peacock
A biker died after hitting a flying peacock. That’s according to reports out of India. The Biker and his wife were on the motorcycle headed to a train station. That’s
Read MoreBikers ride in honor of murdered teen, and all of your biker news for August 17th, 2021
Bikers ride in memory of murdered teen Indiana man killed in Potter County motorcycle crash after striking deer, police say Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital following crash near Sturgis NJ motorcyclist killed while racing on NY highway,
Read MoreTire debris lead to a deadly motorcycle crash in Northwest Florida
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (BIKER DAD)– A rider died when he swerved to avoid tire debris in Northwest Florida. That’s according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Investigators say the 71-year-old
Read MoreMan jumps for his life during fire at an Alabama Harley shop and your biker headlines for August 15th, 2021
Closing Ceremony for 81st Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Indian Scout Ice Hawk Looks Like a Fat Two-Wheeled Predator Sons of Anarchy: The Real Life Biker Who Inspired Charlie Hunnam’s Jax JOE BLACK: Road rules for bikers to
Read MoreVIDEO: Fire at Hooligan Harley, man has to jump 25 feet for his life
OXFORD, Ala. (BIKER DAD) — A man had to jump for his life during Fire at Hooligan Harley in Oxford Alabama. The Oxford Fire Department caught it all on camera
Read MoreBiker died after hitting a cop car that pulled a u-turn in front of him
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (BIKER DAD)– A biker died after hitting a cop car that pulled a u-turn in front of him. It happened in Las Vegas according to channel 8
Read MoreMore women riding their own to the 81st Sturgis Rally and all of your biker news for August 13th, 2021
Latest news from Sturgis Rally seeing more women in the driver’s seat Other motorcycle news Motorcycle rider killed after hitting a deer in the road in Fresno County Meet the bad-ass
Read MoreGrandmother of Anarchy: 100-year-old woman celebrates her birthday by getting back on a Harley
MONTOURSVILLE, Penn. (BIKER DAD)–You might call her a grandmother of anarchy. Gainell Confer rode Harleys well into her 80s. So it should come as no surprise that she wanted to go
Read MoreHere’s the latest from the 81st Sturgis Rally and all of your motorcycle news for August 12, 2021
81st Sturgis Rally headlines Governor rides through Black Hills, promotes state’s tourism Sturgis bikers and wine: Prairie Berry Winery a popular stop in the Black Hills ‘No One I Know Is Vaccinated’:
Read MoreHere’s your hump day biker news for August 11th, 2021
Latest news from Sturgis Legends Ride auction raises $149000 for charity The road to Sturgis: Bikers stop at Wall Drug on the way to the rally Bikers get permanent souvenir at Sturgis Rally
Read MoreDPS: A biker died splitting lanes on a Texas highway
DALLAS, TX (BIKER DAD) — A biker died splitting lanes on a highway. That’s according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The crash happened Sunday on the George Bush
Read MoreOhio bikers rode to honor fallen officers
YOUNGSTOWN, OH (BIKER DAD)–Ohio bikers rode to honor fallen officers. The Fallen Officers Memorial Run took place at Youngstown Harley Davidson. A huge line of bikes with an escort from
Read MoreUPDATE: Anti-vax/mask rally moved from Harley location to a new spot
UPDATE: According to the Daily Times the rally has been moved to Cotton Eyed Joe in Knoxiville, Tennessee. The group Freedom Matters posted on Facebook saying: “You can’t cancel freedom.
Read MoreBikers bash “super spreader” Sturgis label and all of your motorcycle headlines for August 10th, 2021
Latest news from Sturgis Sturgis bikers travel two lanes to the rally Letter: Bikers are bad, but country music fans are good? Other motorcycle news Biker Awareness Forever on Patrol Bike Run honors law enforcement
Read MoreWind therapy: Veteran hero with PTSD got a free Harley from Hogs for Heroes
ARPIN, Wis. (BIKER DAD)– A veteran hero with PTSD got a free Harly from Hogs for Heroes. Staff Sergeant Ashley Ferg is the 21st vet to get a bike through
Read More81st Sturgis Rally is the busiest in years, and all your biker headlines for August 9th, 2021
81st Sturgis Rally headlines Official: Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is the busiest in years Sturgis Motorcycle Rally offering competitions for riders More biker news Motorcyclist killed, driver arrested after east valley crash, Las Vegas police say
Read MoreFauci worries about Sturgis, stolen antique Indian recovered and all of your biker headlines for August 8th, 2021
LATEST STURGIS NEWS Bikers Against Bullies USA riding into Deadwood Motorcyclist dies days after crash near Sturgis Car shows and more Bikers carry through for Norton cancer center Pittsburg man arrested after motorcycle chase 5 motorcycle myths,
Read More81st Sturgis Rally: Fauci ‘Very concerned’ about Covid surge
STURGIS, S.D. (BIKER DAD)— In an interview with Meet the Press, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases says he is “very concerned we are going
Read MoreDeputies use social media to track down stolen antique Indian motorcycle
DUTCHESS COUNTY, NY (BIKER DAD) — Deputies in Dutches County New York have tracked down a stolen antique Indian motorcycle after posting about it on social media and asking for
Read MoreVIDEO: Man steals “Bangin’ Betty” from Louisiana “lingerie” store
BATON ROUGE, La. (BIKER DAD)– Police in Louisana are on the search for a missing woman, simply known as “Bangin’ Betty.” Well a rubber mold of a part of a
Read MoreVIDEO: Hundreds of bikers honor Viet Nam veteran at his memorial
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH (BIKER DAD)– Hundreds of bikers honor a Viet Nam Veteran at his memorial. Paul R. Sefcovic 75yo, US Army died recently. His wife promised him a proper
Read MoreThe latest from Sturgis and all your motorcycle news for August 7th, 2021
Palace City Pre-Sturgis Party becoming a biker tradition Bikers take over Elk Bend for weekend What Delta variant? Sturgis biker rally expects massive crowds as event revs back into action in … Ontario’s solicitor general
Read MoreSturgis Rally free lemonade stand boy delivers $32k check to St. Jude
UPDATE: Just a few days ago Wyatt presented his check for 32 THE NEW BIKER DAD TV SHOW AIRS SUNDAYS AT 9:30 ON MY TV 35. YOU CAN ALSO WATCH
Read MoreREO Speedwagon cancels Sturgis appearance due to COVID-19 cases in the band
The band wrote on Facebook : “Hi friends, as I sit alone in quarantine, dealing with the reduced, yet uncomfortable symptoms of Covid-19, and reading the comments regarding the shows
Read MoreMotorcycle murder: Man accused of stabbing a person who messed with his bike
PHEONIX, AZ (BIKER DAD) — A motorcycle murder is under investigation in Phoenix. Investigators say one man stabbed another for messing with his bike. Phoenix Police arrested Christoph Holsclaw, 23,
Read MoreThe official start to Sturgis, headlines from SD, and other biker news
STURGIS HEADLINES Record-number of semis filled with motorcycles at Rapid City Airport MORE BIKER HEADLINES Manchester Hosting CMJ Motorcycle Trials Competition Suffragists motorcycle ride stops in Missoula to celebrate 19th Amendment Nearly a third of recent
Read MoreFrom sour to sweet: Community rallies after twins are robbed at their lemonade stand
AMES, IOWA (BIKER DAD)— A community rallies after twins are robbed at their lemonade stand. The summertime tradition of setting up a lemonade stand went sour when 9-year-old twins were
Read MoreBrazen bear burglary: bear break’s into officer’s car caught on camera in California
DOWNIEVILLE, CA. ( BIKER DAD) –A brazen bear burglary caught on camera in California. You can watch the video in the player above or subscribe to the Biker Dad YouTube
Read MoreHealth department claims 16 cases of COVID linked to Michigan motorcycle event
MUSKEGON, Mich. (BIKER DAD)– The health department claims 16 cases of COVID linked to Michigan motorcycle event. This as the national media is again trumpeting COVID “fears” at the start
Read More81st Sturgis Motorcycle Rally: National media once again trumpeting COVID concerns
STURGIS, S.D. (BIKER DAD) — Riders are already setting up camp for the 81st Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. “Screw COVID, I went to Sturgis” was a popular t-shirt at last year’s
Read MoreCOVID and 81st Sturgis Rally and all of your biker headlines for August 5th, 2021
Riding motorcycles, raising money City leaders speak out after an illegal dirt biker involved in an assault was arrestedHarley–Davidson of Atlanta’s 57th Anniversary Party Bikers and Backpacks Run for Teachers August 14 Bikers 4 Kids returns
Read MoreBlown tire on a Harley trike leads to a bad crash
PALERMO, ME (BIKER DAD)– Deputies say a blown tire on a Harley trike lead to a bad crash in Maine. The Waldo County Sheriff’s Office says a 73-year-old woman was
Read More81st Sturgis Rally: Organizers urging “personal responsibility” for COVID
STURGIS, S.D. (BIKER DAD)–Organizers urging “personal responsibility” for COVID during the 81st Sturgis Rally. A widely debunked study of last year’s rally notoriously blamed the rally for 250 thousand cases
Read MoreHit-and-run driver injured a cop riding his Harley home from work
PHILADELPHIA, PA. (BIKER DAD)–A hit-and-run driver injured a cop riding his Harley home from work in Philadelphia. WPVI reports it happened early Tuesday morning in the Hunting Park section of
Read MoreBiker killed after a lightning strike on a Georgia highway
LIBERTY COUNTY, GA. (BIKER DAD)–A biker killed after a lightning strike on a Georgia highway lost control after the strike. The Harley rider from Ohio was on southbound I-95 in
Read MoreCountdown to 81st Sturgis rally, deadliest states for bikers, and all of the motorcycle news for August 4th, 2021
Police: Motorcyclist fled after rear-ending other driver in Waterford Police blocked by 50 bikers on Onondaga Lake Parkway while searching for biker Robert Patrick Leads a Gang of Crusty Vietnam Bikers in ‘The Protégé’ Local bikers raising funds for
Read More81st Sturgis Motorcycle Rally: Cops ask drivers to look out for motorcycles
STURGIS, S.D. (BIKER DAD)– The 81st Sturgis Motorcycle rally is about to kick off. And police in the area are asking drivers to watch out for motorcycles. The South Dakota
Read MoreThe deadliest states for motorcycle riders all have one thing in common
SPANISH FORT, Ala. (BIKER DAD) — The deadliest states for motorcycle riders all have one thing in common. It’s probably not that hard to guess. It’s the climate. The top
Read MoreDeadly crash outside Sturgis involving three bikes
KEYSTONE, S.D. (BIKER DAD)– A Deadly crash outside Sturgis involving three bikes happened just days before the 81st rally is set to begin. According to a KELO TV report, one
Read MoreHells Angels expected to show up in Sturgis in force and other biker news for August 3rd, 2021
Bikers and Bar 17 give away hundreds of backpacks to students Sioux Falls to Wall: How Sturgis Motorcycle Rally’s economic ripple effect spreads through SD Tributes paid after two bikers die in three
Read MoreSheriff: “Biker gangs” in Sturgis, law enforcement on alert
STURGIS, S.D. (BIKER DAD) — A South Dakota Sheriff says law enforcement is on alert for “biker gangs” in Sturgis. He’s talking about 1%er clubs like the Pagans and the
Read MoreCops in Cleveland ride in the pouring rain to remember their fallen fellow officers
CLEVELAND, OH. (BIKER DAD)– Cops in Cleveland ride in the pouring rain to remember their fallen fellow officers. The annual COPS RIDE drew a large crowd of bikers despite the
Read MorePolice in Washington state looking for a hit-and-run driver who hit a biker
BELLEVUE, Wa. (BIKER DAD) –Police in Washington state looking for a hit-and-run driver who hit a biker posted about it on Facebook. The Bellevue Police said “Please help us identify
Read MoreBikers ride to help young girl beat cancer and all of your biker headlines for August 2nd, 2021
Santa Maria DUI checkpoint ends early after motorcyclist killed in nearby crash Motorcyclist dies after fleeing from police on Route 33, cops say Miami PD Searching For Hit-&-Run Driver Who Struck Motorcyclist Guernsey, Noble
Read MoreNew York fire captain among victims in a deadly crash during military benefit ride
MILLPORT, N.Y. (BIKER DAD) – A New York fire captain is among the victims killed during a military benefit ride Saturday. The Village of Millport confirmed on their Facebook page
Read MoreBikers roll out for a little girl who has a very rare cancer
Theodore, Ala (BIKER DAD) — Bikers roll out for a little girl who has a very rare cancer. And it all started when her mom noticed something strange about the
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