11/23/2009 02:59:50 AM

The Pediatric
Brain Tumor Foundation (PBTF) and its Ride for Kids® program
celebrated a big win at the 18th annual Baltimore/Washington Ride
for Kids®. Over 400 motorcyclists and supporters raised $196,468 for
medical research and family support programs.
The event began at
The Mall in Columbia, Md., under rainy skies. The day soon turned
sunny and warm as the riders and their police escort spent over 90
minutes twisting through the Maryland countryside.
After disembarking at the Jack & Jill Ice Cream Distribution
Center in Columbia, the motorcyclists enjoyed lunch and settled in
for a terrific Celebration of Life program. They heard about the
achievements of 11 local brain tumor survivors, including
15-year-old Maggie, who held bake sales to raise $800 for the PBTF.
Zach, 16, spent his summer helping his dad rebuild a 1967
Mustang. "Thanks for all you do, the money you raise helps to keep
us here," he told the crowd.
These Ride for Kids® "stars" were also joined by Dr. Greg
Riggins, leader of the Brain Cancer Biology and Therapy Research
Laboratory at Johns Hopkins, and Dr. Roger Packer, director of the
Brain Tumor Institute at Children's National Medical Center and PBTF
Scientific Advisory Board member.
The first-place fundraisers were:
- Individual: Bob Henig, $59,012
- Chapter/Club: The Tribe, $20,785
- Motorcycle Business: Bob's BMW, $84,177
Al Leathers of Centreville, Va., won the grand prize, a new Honda
motorcycle.
Special thanks went to the event's all-volunteer task force, led
in 2009 by Taryn Wilson-Wheatley, Marcy Rich and Joe Pruss.
2010 AMA Pro Superbike Championship Schedule
Released
AMA Pro Racing officials recently unveiled the
2010 AMA Pro Superbike Championship schedule, featuring Team AMSOIL road racing
star
Larry Pegram. The 2010 series will visit nine key markets across the
country, with negotiations ongoing for a 10th race to be added in the near
future. Races will once again air on the SPEED Channel throughout the season.
AMSOIL is the Official Oil of
AMA
Pro Road Racing and presenting sponsor of the Daytona SportBike class.
2010 AMA Pro Superbike Championship Schedule
March 3 - 5 - Daytona
International Speedway - Daytona Beach, FL
March 26 - 28 - Auto Club Speedway - Fontana, CA
April 16 - 18 - Road Atlanta - Braselton, GA
May 14 - 16 - Infineon Raceway - Sonoma, CA
June 4 - 6 - Road America - Elkhart Lake, WI
July 16 - 18 - Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course - Lexington, OH
August 13 - 15 - Virginia International Raceway - Alton, VA
September 3 - 5 - New Jersey Motorsports Park - Millville, NJ
September 24 - 26 - Barber Motorsports Park - Birmingham, AL
Eighth defendant pleads in Pagans case -
Charleston Gazette - CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- An Ohio construction worker
admitted in federal court Thursday that he helped members of the Pagans
Motorcycle Club shut down a support club for being disloyal.
Steve Harlan "Creature" Stover, 50, of Proctorville, pleaded guilty to one count
of conspiring to commit and assault with a dangerous weapon in aid of
racketeering.
Stover, one of 55 defendants named in an indictment unsealed last month, is the
eighth defendant to strike a plea deal with federal prosecutors. The sweeping,
44-count indictment accuses Pagans members and associates of using violence and
intimidation to control territory from New Jersey to Florida.
In November 2004, Stover was a member of the Last Rebels Motorcycle Club, which
was affiliated with the Pagans, according to a stipulation of facts entered as
part of his guilty plea. Last Rebels wore a "16" patch on their colors, or
sleeveless jean jackets, which referred to P being the 16th letter of the
alphabet, and symbolized their loyalty to the Pagans.
Under orders from the Pagans, Stover and other Last Rebels traveled with Pagans
to the clubhouse of the Road Disciples Motorcycle Club in Portsmouth, Ohio, the
stipulation states.
"Stover was told that the [Road Disciples] had failed to fulfill its support
club duties and thus the [Pagans] determined that the [Road Disciples] were
subject to punishment, including not allowing them to continue as a club in the
Pagan Nation," the stipulation reads.
A group, some carrying weapons, traveled from various locations in West
Virginia, including Huntington, to Portsmouth, where they confronted the
president of the Road Disciples, according to the stipulation.
Believing he would be hurt if he didn't turn over the Road Disciples' "16"
patches, the president acquiesced to the visitors' demands, the stipulation
states. Later that night, part of the group went back to the Road Disciples'
headquarters and took their colors and closed the clubhouse.
Stover faces up to 20 years in prison when sentenced by U.S. District Judge
Thomas E. Johnston on March 8.
Other defendants have admitted to funneling the proceeds of illegal motorcycle
raffles (for non-existent bikes, according to prosecutors), helping to stockpile
explosives as part of an ongoing feud with the Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club,
intimidating other motorcycle clubs, extortion and dealing drugs.
Several Pagans, including national president David K. "Bart" Barbeito, 49, of
Myersville, Md., and vice president Floyd B. "Diamond Jesse" Moore, 64, of St.
Albans, face federal racketeering charges.
Other counts accuse gang members and associates of kidnapping, robbery and
attempted murder for allegedly conspiring to kill an incarcerated member of the
Pagans whom they believed was cooperating with law enforcement.
Another defendant, Charles H. "Tombstone Charlie" Nichols, 57, of Roanoke, Va.,
died last month while in custody at the South Central Regional Jail. Authorities
said Nichols died from complications of previous medical conditions.
Ride for the Red to be held Saturday - News
Chief - WINTER HAVEN - The Polk County Chapter of the American Red Cross
will hold its fifth annual Ride for the Red - a motorcycle poker run - at 8:30
a.m. Saturday, starting at Honda of Winter Haven, at 3699 U.S. Hwy. 17.
The cost is $20 for a single rider and $30 for a rider and passenger. Extra
hands are $5 each or three hands for $5.
Those who bring in a toy to donate to Toys for Tots will receive an additional
card page.
The event also includes a 50/50 cash draw at the end of the ride. Tickets cost
$1 each, $5 for seven or $10 for 15.
The Red Cross also supports Holiday Mail for Heroes. The public is invited to
write a message on a card to be sent to those in the military for the holidays.
The cards will be mailed by The Red Cross.
For details, call Linda Scialo at 863-294-5941.
Maryland woman dies in Bermuda accident -
Baltimore Sun - A Baltimore County woman was killed
in a motorcycle accident while traveling in Bermuda, according to law
enforcement officials there. Bethany Heinrichs, 33, of Halethorpe was riding a
rented motorcycle about 1:50 p.m. Tuesday when she hit a curb on Penders Road in
Sandys Parish, according to the Bermuda Police Service. Heinrichs was taken to
King Edward Medical Center with chest and abdominal injuries, and was pronounced
dead at 8:45 that night.
Waterbury man hurt in motorcyle crash -
Barre Montpelier Times Argus - EAST MONTPELIER – A 51-year-old Waterbury
man was in fair condition on Thursday at Fletcher Allen Health Care in
Burlington after he was airlifted from the scene of a motorcycle crash on
Wednesday that occurred Wednesday afternoon.
Philip Hoeppner crashed his motorcycle as he was driving west on Route 2 in East
Montpelier near the Plainfield Hardware store, according to the Vermont State
Police.
The road was dry, police said, and it's not exactly clear why he lost control of
the motorcycle.
Hoeppner told police his back tire went out from under him "and the next thing
he knew he was put on a stretcher," said state police trooper James Fox.
"It looks like he lost control of the vehicle…and fell off into the grass area,"
said Fox.
Rescue workers from East Montpelier responded to the scene along with the
medical helicopter.
Mercersburg man killed in a motorcycle accident -
Chambersburg Public Opinion - A Mercersburg man was killed in a
motorcycle accident on Interstate 81 near Hagerstown.
Maryland State Police said Stephen P. Kulina, 48, Mercersburg, was pronounced
dead at the scene.
Police said Kulina lost control of his 2004 Harley-Davidson around 4:15 p.m.
Wednesday as he was entering I-81
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northbound from Halfway Boulevard and overturned, sliding across both lanes of
I-81 and hitting the guardrail.
Police said driver error, speed and alcohol contributed to the accident.
One lane of I-81 was closed until 5:55 p.m.
Ormond Beach motorcycle crash critically injures rider; passenger dies
- NSBNEWS.net - ORMOND BEACH -- A motorcyclist
was clinging to life today and his passenger killed when he struck a guardrail
and then a tree while trying to turn onto Fluhart Drive from Riverside Drive,
police said.
The passenger, Michael Leveille, 29, of Paltkawas pronounced dead at the scene
of the 3:40 a.m. accident, police said.
Steven Row, 25, of Ormond Beach, was transported by EVAC to Halifax Medical
Center in Daytona Beach with life threatening injuries.
Neither man was wearing a helmet, police said. The force of the crash split the
sport bike in half, police said.
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AMA announces 2010 AMA Racing ATV National Hare Scrambles Championship Series
schedule
PICKERINGTON,
Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA)
announced today the 2010 schedule for the AMA Racing ATV National Hare Scrambles
Championship. The series determines the country's top ATV hare-scrambles racers
in a range of classes with national awards and No. 1 plates.
"Last year, the AMA broke new ground with the AMA
Racing ATV National Hare Scrambles Championship Series," said AMA Director of
Racing Joe Bromley. "For the first time, we gave ATV riders their own national
hare scrambles series. In fact, we will be recognizing our inaugural-year
champions at the upcoming AMA Racing Championship Banquet, this Dec. 4, at the
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, with AMA Racing National No. 1 plates.
"We're looking forward to building on our
first-year success this coming year," Bromley continued. "Working with local
promoters, we've put together a great series for 2010."
The initial round will be promoted by Evansville
MX Park and be held April 17 in Berwick, Pa. The series will then roll through
Wisconsin, back to Pennsylvania then New York for the series finale. The
six-round series will wrap up Aug. 28 in Courtland, N.Y.
2010 AMA Racing
ATV National Hare Scrambles Championship Series Schedule
Round 1
April 17
Evansville MX Park
Duane Fisher
(570) 759-2841
info@evansvillemxpark.com
EvansvilleMXPark.com
LOC: Berwick, Pa.
Round 2
May 29
Sugar Camp Racing
Scott Schwalbe
(715) 272-1101
sugarcampracing@frontier.net
SugarCampEnt.com
LOC: Rhinelander, Wis.
Round 3
June 12
Miles Mountain
Jeremy Richardson
(570) 723-8516
boot46@ptd.net
MilesMountainMX.com
LOC: Elkland, Pa.
Round 4
July 18
Rausch Creek Powersports
Tiffany Tobias
(570) 682-4600
rob@rauschcreekracing.com
RauschCreekRacing.com
LOC: Valley View, Pa.
Round 5
Aug. 28
Knobby Acres
Cindy Davis
(607) 756-5277
mcdavis409@yahoo.com
Wnyoa.net
LOC: Cortland, N.Y.
About the American
Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the
motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate
many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two
wheels. As the world's largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA
advocates for motorcyclists' interests in the halls of local, state and federal
government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the
court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA
sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than
any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts
from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel,
bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through its Motorcycle Hall of
Fame Museum, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future
generations.
American Motorcyclist Association urges support for language
that would protect kids' access to youth-model off-highway vehicles
PICKERINGTON, Ohio -- The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) is
urging all motorcyclists and ATV riders to ask their U.S. senators and
representatives to support language in an appropriations bill that would allow
kids' dirtbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to continue to be sold.
The language,
written by Rep. Denny Rehberg (R-Mont.) and included in the House fiscal year
2010 Financial Services Appropriations bill, would bar the Consumer Product
Safety Commission (CPSC) from spending money to implement or enforce a section
of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) that relates to
youth-model off-highway motorcycles and ATVs.
The CPSIA
limits the amount of lead allowed in products meant for children 12-years old
and younger. While aimed at toys originating in China, the law also covers
youth-model off-highway motorcycles and ATVs because certain parts, including
batteries and valve stems, may contain lead.
When the law
took effect, off-highway motorcycle and ATV manufacturers told their dealers to
stop selling machines meant for kids 12 and under, as well as some of the parts
to maintain them. That's because no new or used kids' machines or certain parts
for those machines could be sold unless they were tested and certified at
government-approved labs to meet the new federal lead-level requirements.
"Unfortunately,
while Washington bureaucrats bicker over the meaning of words, the intent of
Congress to protect kids from dangerous toys is being ignored," said Rehberg, a
member of the House Appropriations Committee. "The federal government is now
forcing children to ride adult-sized motorcycles, ATVs and snowmobiles -- a
serious danger that's much more real than the invented threat of chewing on a
battery cable or valve stem.
"I don't know
of anyone in the House or Senate who intended this, and it's important to
off-road enthusiasts and American families that we work together to fix it once
and for all," Rehberg said.
Earlier this
year, the CPSC said it would not enforce the ban on the sale of kids' dirt bikes
and ATVs until May 1, 2011.
While the
Rehberg language is in the House bill that was approved by the full House and
sent to the Senate for consideration, there is no similar language in any Senate
appropriations bill. Therefore, the AMA is asking concerned motorcyclists and
ATV riders to urge their senators and representatives to include the Rehberg
language in the final version of the fiscal year 2010 Financial Services
appropriations bill or the Omnibus Appropriations bill, whichever passes the
full Senate.
The most
effective way to contact your senators and representative is to call them. To
obtain contact information for elected officials, go to
AmericanMotorcyclist.com > Rights > Issues & Legislation. Additionally, a
prewritten e-mail is available immediately to send to lawmakers by following the
"Take Action" option and entering the constituent information.
"AMA members
and motorcyclists everywhere have shown that we can make a difference when we
pull together and act as a group," said Ed Moreland, AMA vice president for
government relations. "Now is the time to work with your elected senators and
representative to get them to include the Rehberg language in the appropriations
bill that comes out of the Senate. Let them know how important it is to continue
to allow responsible and safe family enjoyment in riding dirtbikes and ATVs."
About
the American Motorcyclist Association
Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the
motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate
many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two
wheels. As the world's largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA
advocates for motorcyclists' interests in the halls of local, state and federal
government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the
court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA
sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than
any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts
from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel,
bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through its Motorcycle Hall of
Fame Museum, the AMA preserves the heritage of motorcycling for future
generations.
Retired officer killed in crash - Jackson
Clarion Ledger - Retired Pearl police Capt. George Burgess was on his way
to a motorcycle club meeting when his Yamaha cruiser collided with a Ford Taurus
on Tuesday evening.
Burgess, 58, died at the scene, at Lakeland and River Oaks drives in Flowood.
The driver of the car, whose name was not released, was not harmed.
Burgess retired from the Pearl Police Department in 2001 and worked as security
director for Southern Farm Bureau Insurance. He lived in Ridgeland with his wife
of nearly 20 years, Gwen.
"He was a very careful and very experienced rider and would never do anything to
endanger himself or anybody else," Gwen Burgess said Wednesday, her voice shaky
with emotion.
The accident happened around 6:30 p.m., according to Flowood police. Burgess was
traveling east when the car turned in front of him, police said.
The accident is under investigation, Flowood Police Chief Johnny DeWitt said.
George Burgess joined Pearl police in 1974, a year after the agency formed. He
was one of the first motorcycle patrol officers there, said Pearl police Lt.
Butch Townsend, who worked with Burgess for 12 years.
Burgess worked his way up through the department and retired as second in
command, Townsend said.
"He was just here visiting us not that long ago," Townsend said.
Pearl Mayor Brad Rogers and his family were close to the Burgess family. Burgess
was a "by-the-book" cop and always took an interest in other people, Rogers
said.
"George always had time for anybody. He will be missed for sure," Rogers said.
Burgess enjoyed cooking, deep-sea fishing, motorcycles, his family and reading,
his wife said. "He was thoroughly enjoying his new job," Gwen Burgess said.
Burgess also is survived by two sons, Marty and Jake.
Local businessman dies in motorcycle crash -
Frederick News Post (subscription) - The vice
president of operations of a shredding business in Frederick County for more
than a decade died Wednesday afternoon in a motorcycle crash just south of
Hagerstown in Washington County.
Maryland State Police said Stephen P. Kulina took the ramp from Halfway
Boulevard to northbound I-81 at about 4:15 p.m. He lost control of his 2004
Harley-Davidson on the ramp and overturned. He and his motorcycle slid across
both lanes of I-81 and struck the guardrail.
Kulina, 48, was pronounced dead at the scene. No charges were filed, said Sgt.
T.J. McKenrick of the Hagerstown barrack. No other vehicles were involved,
according to witnesses. Speed may have been a contributing factor, McKenrick
said.
Kulina's family in Mercersburg, Pa., could not be reached for comment.
Employees of All-Shred Inc. expressed their grief.
"All of the employees are in complete and total shock," senior account
representative Emily Shaw said. "Mary Pat (Kulina's wife) is our boss as well as
our friend."
The 20 employees were notified Wednesday, Shaw said. Business will be open
today.
"All of us have pulled together. We'll keep it running," she said.
Shaw described Kulina as a behind-the-scenes guy. He was in charge of getting
the warehouse built in the Stanford Business Park off Mountville Road near
Adamstown . His wife ran the business; he oversaw operations.
The company was founded in Middletown . The couple had a heating and air
conditioning business that was primarily his, Shaw said.
Another employee, Tom Symonds, said Mary Pat Kulina had family members with her
Wednesday night.
In memory of Manny - NorthJersey.com -
Coldwell Banker recently supported a great bike ride to Greenwood Lake.
Motorcycle riders lead by the Nam Knights and Todd Ward, a close friend of Manny
Carabello, raised money on the First Annual Bike Run & Affair with a scenic bike
ride on a beautiful day. Later at Camp Veritans in Haledon, a picnic provided by
David M. of Foodtown and Tommy Manzo of the Brownstone along with live band
music. The money will be used to help defray medical costs for Manny who passed
on Feb 17, 2009, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was a former Coldwell
Banker top producer and Realtor of the Year for 2003. For further information on
Manny’s fund, contact Patti Tahan at Coldwell Banker Wayne at 973-694-8000.
Pictured at the get-together are CB Residential Brokerage Wayne manager along
with some fellow associates.
Santa's Cause Poker Run - Greenwood Today -
Nov 21, 2009 at Calhoun Motorsports located at 205 Birchtree Dr. in Greenwood
SC.
Southern Roads Motorcycle Club, INC. is raising money for A voice for the
Children Foundation. This organization helps Kids who are placed in foster care
by the state. The 1st bike out at 12:30PM last bike out at 1:30PM. 500.00 Best
hand and 50.00 worst. Cost is 15.00 to enter and 5.00 for extra hand. Bikes,
cars and trucks welcome. Donations are tax deductible.
Motorcycle Club to have seventh annual 'Food Run' -
Greenwood Index Journal - The Wheels of Thunder
Motorcycle Club will host its seventh annual “Thanksgiving Food Drive on
Saturday.
Assembly is at noon and departure at 1 p.m., with a parade starting at the
Greenwood Civic Center and ending at Performance Cycle at 1405 Bypass 72 NE.
All bike clubs, social clubs, car clubs, churches and any other organizations
are invited to help with this charitable event.
Needed items include: canned goods, rice, dried potatoes, canned meats and any
non-perishable food items or monetary gifts. Official drop-off point is
Performance Cycle.
Food boxes will be distributed to the needy by referral. Food boxes will be
prepared at Performance Cycle after the parade. All leftover items will be
donated to the Greenwood County Food Bank.
For information, contact: Jerry Roman at 980-5573; Gregory Aiken at 337-0313;
Charlie Gilliam at 993-5234 or Garrett Herring at 993-1377.
Motorcyclist killed in wreck identified -
Charleston Post Courier - A motorcyclist who fell to
his death from an interstate overpass in Charleston has been identified as a
35-year-old James Island man.
William Heath Cox was pronounced dead at the scene of the Tuesday night crash.
Cox, who was not wearing a helmet, died from head trauma, Charleston County
Chief Deputy Coroner Judy Koelpin said.
The wreck occurred about 8:41 p.m. in the area of Coming Street and the
Crosstown Expressway. Cox was thrown from his motorcycle while riding on the
overpass leading from Interstate 26 to the Crosstown. The motorcycle was thought
to have hit the guard rail, police said.
Cox was tossed over the railing and fell onto a vacant lot below the overpass.
Police are investigating the accident.
Pa. man killed in I-81 motorcycle crash -
The Herald-Mail - HALFWAY — A Mercersburg, Pa., man
died Wednesday when his motorcycle slid across Interstate 81 and struck a
guardrail, according to Maryland State Police.
Stephen P. Kulina, 48, of Mercersburg, was pronounced dead at the scene,
troopers said in a press release. Kulina was the only person involved in the
accident, police said.
An investigation revealed Kulina was riding on the ramp from Halfway Boulevard
to go northbound on Interstate 81 about 4:15 p.m. when he lost control of a 2004
Harley-Davidson and it overturned, troopers said. Kulina slid across both lanes
before striking a guardrail, troopers said.
One lane of Interstate 81 was closed until about 5:55 p.m., troopers said. Speed
and operator error contributed to the accident, troopers said.
Report issued on biker's death - The
Review - LISBON - The Ohio State Highway Patrol has recently confirmed
the death of an Alliance man in July was caused by injuries he suffered in a
traffic accident.
Gary Mitchell, 71, Madison Avenue, was operating a westbound motorcycle at 3:15
p.m. July 10 on U.S. Route 30 near Wayne Bridge Road in Center Township when the
motorcycle went left of center, struck an eastbound vehicle driven by Aimee
Little, 21, West High Street, Lisbon, and struck a guardrail, after which he was
ejected into a yard. He was transported by ambulance to Salem Community Hospital
and was pronounced dead on July 17 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Youngstown.
The Highway Patrol received confirmation Tuesday from investigator Jesse Hoffman
that Mitchell's cause of death was blunt force trauma related to the accident.