HighPipe Motorcycle Festival Rescheduled
The HighPipe Motorcycle Festival presented by GEICO Motorcycle, originally scheduled for July 17-19, at Mountain High Resort in Wrightwood, CA, has been rescheduled and moved to Stagecoach Trails in Julian, CA.
Motorcycle Industry Council Members Elect New Directors
Motorcycle Industry Council members elected two new directors for the organization’s board and re-elected secretary/treasurer Jim Woodruff for another two-year term.
Mimi and Moto Wins MIC’s 2019 Gas Tank Competition
Nancy Gerloff and Mark Augustyn, creators of Mimi and Moto, cartoon monkeys that help introduce children to the joys of the motorcycle lifestyle through books and other products, won the 2019 Motorcycle Industry Council Gas Tank Competition.
MIC Events Adds New Account Manager
Just in time for the big show in Columbus, John Simanovich, who has lived and breathed powersports from a young age, is joining MIC Events as an account manager with the sales team.
AIMExpo Presented by Nationwide Returns to Columbus in 2019
New this year, AIMExpo will highlight the exciting and diverse lifestyles represented by the modern industry that highlight the culture and experiences of riders that affect buying decisions.
HighPipe Motorcycle Festival Reaches New Heights
The HighPipe Motorcycle Festival is revving up for its third consecutive installment, Aug. 16-18, in a captivating new location — The Mountain High Resort in Wrightwood, CA.
2019 Officers Selected for MIC Board of Directors
The MIC board voted last week to re-elect Paul Vitrano of Indian Motorcycle and Polaris Industries as chair, Chuck Boderman of Honda as vice chair and Jim Woodruff of National Powersport Auctions as secretary/treasurer.
Suzuki Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Outdoor Life/Field & Stream Expo
As the title sponsor for 2019 and 2020, Suzuki will magnify exposure of its full 2019 KingQuad ATV line-up during the expo’s five stop series to hunting, fishing and outdoor lifestyle audiences.
MIC Elects 3 to Board of Directors
Two veteran industry leaders, Jeff Brown of EagleRider and Tim Calhoun of Helmet House, Inc., have been elected to join the Motorcycle Industry Council Board of Directors. MIC members also re-elected Andy Leisner of Bonnier Motorcycle Group to the board.
Rod Lopusnak Appointed to General Manager of Triumph Motorcycles
Triumph Motorcycles America announced the appointment of Rod Lopusnak to the role of general manager. Lopusnak previously served as Triumph Motorcycles America’s U.S. national sales director.
Hart & Huntington, Roland Sands Design to Anchor MotoCulture at AIMExpo Presented by Nationwide
Attendees have the opportunity to get some permanent ink at the show, as artists Blanco and Mike Zimmer will be on hand for live tattooing throughout the weekend. Many of Sands’ most iconic builds are on display and he will be on hand throughout the day Friday to meet with AIMExpo attendees.
MIC Gas Tank Finalists to Compete at AIMExpo presented by Nationwide
The Motorcycle Industry Council’s 2018 Gas Tank Competition finalists will display their innovations and share their business plans at AIMExpo presented by Nationwide this month in Las Vegas.
MIC Reorganizes Leadership, Prioritizes Ridership Growth During April Meeting
The Motorcycle Industry Council Board of Directors met in April and re-elected Paul Vitrano as board chair, Chuck Boderman as vice chair and Jim Woodruff as secretary/treasurer. The board also committed to doubling down on efforts to attract new riders during its two-day strategic planning meeting in May.
Eric Anderson and Jim Woodruff Re-elected to MIC Board of Directors
Eric Anderson and Jim Woodruff were re-elected by members of the Motorcycle Industry Council to serve on the Board of Directors, representing the aftermarket and allied trades members.
Destry Abbott DA8 EnduroCross Training Class Scheduled for Reno Round
Several of the top pro riders will assist Destry with the session, which is open to all riders. For the $100 entry fee, riders will learn how tackle the difficult obstacles found on tough trails and EnduroCross tracks.
Retrograde Motion: What is Old is New Again!
Slab seats, flat bars and universal tread tires… what is old is new again. In a case of retrograde motion, these classic hallmarks seem to be the choice of builders these days (see sidebar on the Handbuilt show).
