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Rod Woodruff Interview- Buffalo Chip Turns 30

Tuesday, August 02, 2011
The Buffalo Chip is planning its biggest celebration yet for Sturgis 2011 in honor of its 30th anniversary. We got a chance to talk to the man responsible for 'The Best Party Anywhere,' Rod 'Woody' Woodruff in this exclusive interview.

Buffalo Chip Ready for Sturgis Party 2011

Monday, August 01, 2011
The countdown to the 2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has begun at the Legendary Buffalo Chip Campground as Woody and the crew have a slew of new events and attractions in honor of its 30th anniversary.

2011 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Preview

Friday, July 29, 2011
The 71st annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally is just around the corner so we thought we'd help out with a little preview of the big events planned this year, from the 30th anniversary celebration at the Buffalo Chip to the party on Main and Lazelle.

Bean're Mayor of Fun at Sturgis Buffalo Chip

Thursday, July 28, 2011
The Legendary Buffalo Chip Campground is proud to announce rally veteran Bean're will be acting Mayor of Fun at the Chip for Sturgis 2011.

Indian Motorcycles Celebrates 110 at Sturgis

Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Indian Motorcycles 2012 lineup will be on display at the corner of 4th and Lazelle during the annual Sturgis rally. The company is also organizing a group ride to the flat track races and more.

2011 LA Calendar Motorcyle Show in Photos

Monday, July 18, 2011
Motorcycle USA visits the 2011 LA Calendar Motorcycle Show to check out the custom cruisers and sportbikes in the shadow of the historic Queen Mary.

2011 Laconia Motorcycle Rally Review

Thursday, June 23, 2011
We take a look back at the week's worth of motorcycle races, bike shows, biker build-offs and bar-hopping that were all a part of the 88th annual Laconia Motorcycle Rally.

2011 Laconia Motorcycle Week Report

Friday, June 17, 2011
It's been a whirlwind week at Laconia so far, from vintage motorcycle races to the Gunstock hill climbs, from trips to Weirs Beach to rides around the beautiful New Hampshire countryside.

19th Annual Gunstock Hill Climb at Laconia

Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Motorcyles, quads, snowmobiles and even a golf cart attacked the mountain Wednesday in the 19th Annual Gunstock Hill Climbs during the Laconia Motorcycle Rally.

U.S. Vintage Grand Prix Revs up at Laconia

Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Motorcycle USA kicks off its trip to Laconia Motorcycle Week with a trip to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the U.S. Vintage Grand Prix.

2011 Republic of Texas Biker Rally Review

Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Thousands of bikers converge on the city of Austin, Texas for the 17th annual Republic of Texas Biker Rally eager to participate in a weekend of biker madness.

Laconia Motorcycle Week Preview 2011

Thursday, June 09, 2011
We're packing our bags and heading to New England for the 88th annual Laconia Motorcycle Rally with our sights set on Weirs Beach, the Lobster Pound, the Broken Spoke Saloon and more biker rally fun.

2011 Thy Will Be Done Art Exhibition

Thursday, June 09, 2011
Artist-inspired motorcycles, hot rods and music was the theme of the the 2011 Tay Harrera-organized Thy Will Be Done Art Exhibition hosted by Affliction in celebration of the new company store in Seal Beach, California.

2011 Roland Sands Design Grand Opening

Monday, May 23, 2011
MotoUSA drops in for some drinks and photo ops at the grand opening of the new Roland Sands Design shop and retail store located in Los Alamitos, California.

2011 Quail Motorcycle Gathering Review

Thursday, May 19, 2011
The third annual Quail Motorcycle Gathering featured beautifully restored classic motorcyles and served as an avenue for custom builders like Falcon Motorcycles to debut their latest creations.

Turning Back Time - Quail Motorcyle Ride 2011

Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Vintage and modern motorcyle collectors and enthusiasts met for a 110-mile ride around the Monterey Peninsula and a touring lap of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca as part of the third annual Quail Motorcycle Ride.

2011 Laughlin River Run Review

Thursday, May 05, 2011
Motorcycle USA traveled to the Mojave Desert to take in the custom bike show, poker runs, musical acts and to people watch on Casino Drive during the 29th Annual Laughlin River Run.

2011 Laughlin River Run Custom Bike Show

Wednesday, May 04, 2011
The recent Laughlin River Run showcased trends in the West Coast custom motorcycle scene and featured the work of a variety of talented custom bike builders.

Custom Builder Jim Nasi River Run Interview

Sunday, May 01, 2011
We ran into custom builder Jim Nasi at the 2011 Laughlin River Run who was displaying his popular bagger parts and conversions and ground-up customs like Sangre Azul.

2011 Laughlin River Run Preview

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Thousands of bikers from Arizona, California, Nevada and beyond will converge on Laughlin for custom bike shows, poker runs, demo rides, live music and more at the 29th Annual Laughlin River Run.

2011 Arizona Bike Week Review

Thursday, April 07, 2011
Factory demo rides, shiny custom cruisers, hot girls in bikinis and old school heavy metal were all on the menu at Cyclefest for this year’s 2011 AZ Bike Week in Scottsdale, Arizona as we joined in on the fun in the sun.

2011 Daytona Beach Bike Week in Review

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Motorcycle USA takes a look back at all of the motorcycle racing, custom bike shows, parties on Main Street and the rides we took around Daytona Beach in our 2011 Bike Week Review.

Rat’s Hole Custom Bike Show Bike Week 2011

Friday, March 18, 2011
From rat bikes to exotic radicals, sportbikes to cruisers, the 39th Rat's Hole Custom Chopper and Bike Show featured them all at its annual Bike Week competition.

Ultimate Builders Crowned at Bike Week IMS

Thursday, March 17, 2011
The best of the best met in Daytona Beach for the Progressive IMS to crown the winner of the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Competition.

Bike Week Biker Fusion Helps Soldiers Angels

Friday, March 11, 2011
It was a star-spangled affair as distinguished custom builders, motorcycle magazine editors and others gathered at the Dog House on Main Street for the Biker Fusion party and auction which raised thousands of dollars for Soldiers Angels.

Willie's Tropical Tattoo Chopper Show 2011

Thursday, March 10, 2011
Motorcycles and hot rods crowded the streets around Willie's Tropical Tattoo in Daytona Beach for his annual shin-dig and Ol' Skool Chopper Show.

Space Shuttle Discovery Lands on Bike Week

Thursday, March 10, 2011
The space shuttle Discovery landed at Kennedy Space Center yesterday, banking over the ocean a stone's throw from Daytona Beach and the action of Bike Week.

Paul Jr Designs to Unveil CrankyApe.com Bikes

Wednesday, March 09, 2011
A Harley Davidson motorcycle from the CrankyApe.com auction site has been customized by Paul Jr. Designs, a chopper-style motorcycle builder and to be dontate for charity. The Paul Jr customs will be unveiled at Daytona Bike Week.

Destination Daytona Bike Week Day One Report

Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Our first day in Daytona Beach led us to Bruce Rossmeyer's empire, Destination Daytona, to take in the festivities at the largest Harley-Davidson dealership in the world.

Brute Horsepower Shootout Return to Bikeweek

Friday, March 04, 2011
Brock’s Performance teams up with BMW Motorrad USA and Wyotech to bring you the 21st Annual Brute Horsepower Shootout during Daytona Bikeweek 2011.

2011 Daytona Beach Bike Week Preview

Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Bike Week is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, which means the party on the shores of Daytona Beach should be huge as one of the biggest motorcycle rallies around gets ready to fire up.

Hot Leathers Bike Week Model Search

Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Hot Leathers is still looking for a few models, both male and female, to model biker apparel for a photo shoot in Daytona Beach during Bike Week 2011.

DIS Ready to Host Busy 2011 Daytona 200 Week

Wednesday, March 02, 2011
In addition to all the thrilling action on the track with road racing, supercross, flat track and sportbike freestyle, Daytona International Speedway will continue the tradition of exciting, must-see activities for motorcycle enthusiasts.

V8 Parade and Bike Show at Bike Week 2011

Wednesday, March 02, 2011
The 7th annual V8 Motorcycle Parade followed by a V8 Bike Show at the Rat's Hole will take place on Wednesday, March 9 during Daytona Beach Bike Week.

IMS Rolls in to Daytona Beach For Bike Week

Friday, February 25, 2011
The latest motorcycles and the nation’s hottest custom bikes will pack the Ocean Center Daytona Beach Wednesday, March 9 through Saturday, March 12, for the last stop on the all-new Progressive International Motorcycle Shows nationwide tour.

Honda Daytona 2011 Kick Off Party & Concert

Friday, February 18, 2011
American Honda is hosting a special event, the Honda Daytona Kick Off Party and Concert, to celebrate the start of Daytona Bike Week on Friday, March 4. The event will include live entertainment from Kelley James.

2011 Progressive Chicago IMS Review

Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Billy Ray Cyrus showed up, Harley-Davidson rolled out its Custom of One program and new bikes from Indian, Can-Am along with some great motorcycles on display from the Ultimate Builder Custom Bike Show – all from Chicago IMS.

Broken Spoke Saloon's 2011 Bike Week Plans

Thursday, February 10, 2011
The Broken Spoke Saloon, one of the best places to party in Daytona Beach, released its 2011 Bike Week schedule of bands and events.

Erik Buell to Speak at Daytona HOFM Breakfast

Thursday, February 10, 2011
The Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum announced that Erik Buell with be the featured guest at its annual Breakfast at Daytona fundraiser.

The Rat's Hole to Resurrect The Ratty Rag

Thursday, January 27, 2011
The Rat's Hole, one of the longest-running, most respected custom bike shows around, is resurrecting its nostalgic newspaper started by Big Daddy Rat, The Ratty Rag, at its 2011 Daytona Beach Bike Week show.

2011 Progressive New York IMS Review

Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Ducati, Harley, Victory and Royal Enfield debuted new bikes, AMA road racers Eric Bostrom and Elena Myers talked about the upcoming season, and celebs like Paul Teutul, Jr. and Ice T rounded out a great IMS show in New York City.

2011 Sacramento Easyriders Show Review

Wednesday, January 19, 2011
With a guest appearance by Jax from the Sons of Anarchy and new features like the Limpnickie Lot and a Michael Lichter exhibit, it was a packed house Saturday at the 2011 Sacramento Easyriders Bike Show.

2010 David Mann Chopper Fest Review

Friday, December 17, 2010
Sunny skies brought out record crowds to the 2010 David Mann Chopper Fest as the seventh annual event held a huge bike show, swap meet and display of the acclaimed painter's work.

2010 Lone Star Rally in Review

Wednesday, November 10, 2010
We joined hundreds of thousands of bikers in Galveston, Texas for a weekend of tribute rides, bike shows, live music, and cruising The Strand at the 2010 Lone Star Rally.

2010 Lone Star Rally First Report

Friday, November 05, 2010
We've been here less than 24 hours but the party is already underway as thousands of bikers converge on The Strand in historic downtown Galveston for the ninth annual Lone Star Rally.

2010 Lone Star Rally Preview

Wednesday, November 03, 2010
Motorcycle USA is packing its bag and heading south to the shores of the Gulf of Mexico for one of the biggest motorcycle events in Texas, the ninth annual Lone Star Rally in Galveston.

2010 American Heat Motorcycle Rally

Thursday, October 28, 2010
We visit the 2010 American Heat Motorcycle Weekend in Palm Springs, California. See what it was like in this motorcycle rally event feature.

Brittney Ride for St. Jude - Fan Report

Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Our fan tagged along for the seventh annual Brittney Ride that has helped raise more than $150,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in its seven-year tenure.

Biketoberfest 2010 Preview

Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Motorcyclists by the droves are making their way to the sunny shores of Daytona Beach for one of the final motorcycle rallies of the 2010 season, Biketoberfest.

2010 Sturgis Rally Review

Thursday, August 19, 2010
We reflect on the 2010 Sturgis Rally, from riding with Rupert in the Legends Ride to hearing Michael Lichter tell the story behind his photos in the Motorcycles as Art exhibit, from rocking with ZZ Top to covering the AMD Championships.
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