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Linda Adent with Cycle News that featured her and brother on the cover

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

Mert Lawwill at Ascot in 1970

AMA Pro Racing Remembers 1969 AMA Grand National Champion Mert Lawwill
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend Mert Lawwill passed away

Husqvarna Factory Racing and Polisport Partnership

Husqvarna To Close Factory Race Team Effort
Husqvarna halting factory team

Cycle News Magazine 2026 Issue 18

Cycle News Magazine 2026 Issue 18
Denver Supercross, Old Gray GNCC, 2027 BMW F 450 GS review and much more.
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FIM Board of Directors
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
scorpionEXO motorcycle gear
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
2026 Kawasaki KLE500 off-roading
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
Motorcycle Safety Foundation
LaCheryl E. Jones Named MSF Director of Curriculum and Training Strategy
Jones comes to MSF from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Bob Hicks
RIP, Bob Hicks
Bob Hicks, an off-road icon, passed away peacefully on April 23 at the age of 96
Matthew Maldonado Drag Specialties Southeast Sales Team
Drag Specialties Names Matthew Maldonado to Southeast Sales Team
Drag Specialties adds Matthew Maldonado to its Southeast Region sales team roster
Off-road riders. Photo by Jeff Kardas/ Courtesy of the AMA
Gov. Evers Vetoes Right-to-Race Bill in Wisconsin
Gov. Tony Evers (D) vetoed the bipartisan-supported AB 880, which aimed to protect existing motorsports racetracks from nuisance claims. This is a press release from the American Motorcyclist Association… Pickerington, OH (April 14, 2026) — After passing in the Wisconsin State Assembly and Senate, Gov. Tony Evers (D) vetoed the bipartisan-supported AB 880, which aimed […]
Doug Bresnahan Managing Director Performance Racing Industry (PRI
PRI Names Bresnahan as Managing Director
Veteran motorsports executive to lead PRI Show and operations
motocross riders
Kansas Passes Motorsports Venue Protection Act
Kansas Governor signed HB 2416, granting Right-to-Race protections to racetracks throughout Kansas
Motorcycle Industry News
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Suzuki expands partnership with Octane
Octane Partners with Suzuki to Expand Financing to Prime Customers
Suzuki Dealerships and Customers Will Benefit from New Financing Options and Award-Winning Digital Tools
Broc Glover, AMA Hall of Fame Legend
Glover Named AMA Hall of Fame Legend
Broc Glover is the latest inductee into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Legend
Yuasa Battery Thomas Charno and Kazuhi Yoshioka
Yuasa Battery Appoints Thomas Charno VP of Sales and Marketing
Company recognizes Kazuhi Yoshioka for his leadership and growth
Peter Doyle, FIM Oceania President
Doyle Re-elected FIM Oceania President
FIM Oceania General Assembly re-elected Peter Doyle as FIM Oceania President
20 Years Later: Nicky Hayden’s 2006 MotoGP Championship Triumph
Remembering the last American MotoGP Champion
2026 Yamaha WR125R off-roading
ORBA Relaunches With Expanded Advocacy, Stronger Coalitions and New Tools to Protect Off-Road Access
Renewed mission to be shepherded by new leadership team, supported through updated membership levels for industry stakeholders
Bicycle Leadership Conference
MIC’s Christy LaCurelle Addresses eMoto Classification at Bicycle Leadership Conference
Growing issue affecting both bicycling and motorcycling discussed
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Jeff Smith
AMA Motorcycle Hall of Famer Jeff Smith Passes Away
AMA Hall of Famer Jeff Smith passed away over the weekend at the age of 92
Kel Carruthers at 2026 Trailblazers Banquet
2026 Trailblazers Banquet Recap
Legends Honored at 81st Trailblazers Banquet
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