CULTURE
New York City Bosozoku
"I was born in Nagoya, Japan in the Midori-ku section. In New York I ride with…
Erik Buell: American Innovator
"It’s makes me crazy with all the money that gets tossed away doing electric…
Peter Egan: Landings in America
For fans of his work in Cycle World or Road & Track, Peter wrote Landings for a…
Cool Garages and Hot Motors
New York City has its own brand of summer heat, and in July it becomes brutally hot and sticky. For those in the know, old garages with thick cement walls remain cool in the summer, and become zones of refuge for those who wrench on cars and bikes. It's a side benefit of being a gearhead during the summer. Craig Hoffman’s garage is such a refuge - open by invitation only. His sensibility about high performance cars and motorcycles is an accumulation of experience that is very personal and very private. Back in the day: Craig with his '73…
Kage Tadman: Learning the Trade
The question is; will Kage the Rookie rage on to a phenomenal three-peat, June…
Flat Track Hookup
My pit was full of riders who came over to check her out. Then David Aldana…
The Eternal LIFE of Betty Drafton
A mysterious hot blonde on a motorcycle in a tight sweater over a bullet bra…
Willy, the Hot Redhead, and the Loaner Goldie
Willy was what Hollywood was selling to the public as a leading man, but he was…
An Imposter in Veloland
That’s who?! Dave Roper? The only American to win the Isle of Man TT? Does he…
Vintagent and Reality TV Star David Genat
“It’s that shared love, I’ve always been able to find community with…
My Motorcycle History, Part 3: ‘Evel’
There were about 12 Hells Angels, but the crowd was with Evel Knievel, and…
Chopperfest – The People’s Bike Show
Chopperfest is the backyard garage mechanics' dream. A place to bring your…
No Regrets: Rich Ostrander AKA Dr. Sprocket
I’ve had the absolute best life; you couldn’t buy it, you ain’t got enough…
Million Dollar Babies
Does a Million Dollar Baby mean anything to the motorcycle market, or the…