Saturday Night At The Costa Mesa Speedway
It may not boast the crowds it once did (and with a $30 admission price, that's understandable) but going to the Saturday night speedway race at the Costa Mesa Fairgrounds is still something special. Race…
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Another Prestige E-Bike Brand Recalls Bikes Due To Fire Concern
While battery “experts” and e-bike retailers continue to deflect blame of e-bike battery fires to low-quality batteries imported from China, another recall clearly contradicts their assertions. The latest recall is from Santa Cruz Bicycles, hardly…
Happy Camp’s Rogue Motocross Track
Got a sneaky feeling that this motocross track tucked into the middle of Happy Camp Canyon Regional Park in Moorpark, California, was not sanctioned. The track crosses the main path leading from the western entrance…
Switching To The Dark Side
We lost the war. “We” being the purist mountain bikers who wanted to keep motorized recreational vehicles off trails developed for hikers, runners, mountain bikers and equestrians. “No E-Bikes” signs still pop up at trailheads…
Godspeed, Daniel Schoenewald
It is with heavy heart that we say farewell to Daniel Schoenewald. The owner of Advanced Motion Controls died April 24th of a massive heart attack. Daniel was known in motorsports circles because of his…
Shade And His Flying Snoopy Chopper Seen In Record Stores Everywhere
Already told ya that I’ve got something of an addiction to motorcycle album covers. It is a never-ending search down deeper and deeper rabbits holes. But it feels so good to score a long-sought-after album…
NBC News Reports On E-Bike Fire Risk
This report from NBC News graphically illustrates the risks associated with charging your e-bike’s battery, over-charging the battery or charging a damaged battery. The experts also explain that the battery does not necessarily need to…
1967 Harley-Davidson FLH Electro Glide With Factory Side Car Running When Parked
This is even better than a “Running When Parked.” This is claimed to be a "Rebuilt Before Parked." Man, he should have sold it then. I can’t guess if the $22,500 asking price is realistic…
Mystery Blonde Covergirl Search Continues
I’m at the point in my life when, according to experts, I’m supposed to be getting rid of stuff. And I agree. I’ve got crates of motorcycle and bicycle stuff I’ll never use again. I…
Trailblazers Celebrate 80 Years Of Motorcycling Obsession
The 2025 Trailblazers Banquet, held on March 15th, marked the 80th time the event has taken place. Plenty of things have changed over those 80 events. Back in the early years of the Trailblazers Banquet…