If you’ve got kids that are into motorcycles, take a moment and introduce them to the story of John Penton. They’ll hear how a kid from a Midwestern farm grew up pursuing his passion with hard work, joy, pain and a ton of determination.
As part of our continued coverage of AMAVMD, we wanted to put a spotlight on how motorcycles play a role in family fun. Whether it’s couples, siblings, or parents and their children, you’ll see thousands of people using motorcycles as their vehicle for quality time.
Over 6,000 people attended Festival of Machines at Conner Prairie, a weekend that celebrates unique modes of transportation with a focus on history and innovation. We were thankful to have been a part of the third annual event with a sidecar display featuring our Ural Motorcycles. Check out the scene in this photo-story!
Every year, motorcyclists from all over the USA and beyond make the pilgrimage to AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. We are longtime attendees to the large venue and have walked and golf-carted the entire place while shooting photos for the AMA. This time, our Ural Motorcycles “cT” was our transportation of choice to help us cover a lot of ground and carry our photo equipment.
“That’s entertainment,” I heard someone say. The crowd cheered, peering down into the Wall of Death, a worn wooden motordrome with nicks and scars. The American Motor Drome Company clearly has this nostalgic stunt show dialed in as “America’s original extreme motorcycle show.”
Another year is in the books for the best gathering of vintage and custom motorcycles in the Circle City. Rockers Reunion Indianapolis has logged its 10th year and maintaining its reputation as a must-attend bike show in the Midwest. Take a spin through these pictures for our moto-culture highlights…
