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Pastrana To Jump At White House (Updated)
TP, RC, Deegan jumping in DC

AMA 2026 Ride to Work Day Event in Washington, D.C

AMA Welcomes Industry Leaders and Members of Congress to 2026 Ride to Work Day Event in Washington, D.C.
Motorcycle marques Harley-Davidson and Buell Motorcycles were on hand at the event, providing demo bikes for attendees

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Harley‑Davidson Announces Return of Revolution Max Production to U.S. Facilities
Move supports Back to the Bricks strategy and leans into Company’s American manufacturing footprint

Cycle News Magazine 2026 Issue 23

Cycle News Magazine 2026 Issue 23
Norton Manx R ride review, 2026 Hangtown Motocross, Hungarian MotoGP, Nashville Short Track and more.

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The Ultimate Rider Releases Episode One
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American Motorcyclist Association Applauds House T&I Committee’s Passage of BUILD America 250 Act
AMA working to protect the interests of motorcyclists
Zach Farmer Appointed to MIC
AMA Washington D.C. Representative Zach Farmer Appointed to Motorcyclist Advisory Council
Farmer will work with U.S. DOT and NHTSA to create a safer environment for motorcyclists
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AMA to Host Ride to Work Day Event on Capitol Hill on June 8
The American Motorcyclist Association will once again hold a Ride to Work Day on Capitol Hill on June 8, 2026
New Mexico Finalizes PFAS Rules Affecting Industry
New Mexico Finalizes PFAS Rules Affecting Industry
Companies should review the final rule to determine how the requirements apply to their products
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AIMExpo Returns to Orlando March 3–5, 2027
AIMExpo is heading back to where it all began
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AMA Condemns Apparent Trail Sabotage Incident in Montana, Urges Vigilance When Riding on Public Lands
Child encountered barbed wire strung across a public access trail during Memorial Day weekend
2026 Powersports Capitol Hill Fly-In
Industry Priorities Gain Traction After Fly-In
Powersports industry members completed 114 congressional meetings in seven hours
Indian Motorcycle Introduces Racing Operations Dual Slip-On Exhaust
Indian Motorcycle Introduces American Racing Operations
New ARO Performance Division Debuts with GP Slip-On Exhaust
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Ross Brawn Joins Pramac
Brawn is the latest Formula One alumnus to join the MotoGP ranks
Josef Honeder Appointed Head of Development at BMW Motorrad
Josef Honeder Appointed Head of Development at BMW Motorrad
Josef Honeder will assume the position of Head of Development at BMW Motorrad on June 1
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Industry Heads to Capitol Hill Next Week
More than 70 industry representatives will head to Washington, D.C., next week
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Vince Russell Appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of MotoGP
MotoGP strengthens leadership team with appointment of Vince Russell as Chief Financial Officer
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Archives Column | Famous Photos
Meet Linda Adent, who was featured on one of Cycle News’ most memorable covers
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mike Kidd
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Mike Kidd Passes Away
Mike Kidd passed away on May 7, 2026, at the age of 72
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AMA Pro Racing Remembers 1969 AMA Grand National Champion Mert Lawwill
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend Mert Lawwill passed away
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The FIM Board of Directors Held its Second Meeting of 2026
FIM Board of Directors held a meeting on May 6 at its headquarters in Switzerland
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ScorpionEXO Announces U.S. Distribution Transition from WPS to O’Neal
Beginning in fall 2026, O’Neal will take on U.S. distribution of ScorpionEXO products
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Right Rider Access Fund Awards $597,209 in Grants
21 projects receive grants for trail maintenance, rider education, safety initiatives and more
AMA Pro Racing Track Builder Dennis Pearson
AMA Pro Racing Mourns the Loss of Former Track Builder Dennis Pearson
Pearson was part of a family deeply rooted in racing
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