Unfortunately, your intrepid reporter was under the weather most of the weekend. However, after working a good portion of Friday, he did get us these photos from the 2017 Miss Too Broke For Sturgis Contest. See these photos here: https://motorcyclesafari.com/photo-albums/TBFS-2017/ And, he got one VERY IMPORTANT photo as the the Christian Motorcycle Association (you know […]
High Country Chapter ABATE of AZ Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Day
It was a glorious Saturday for an early morning ride to the top of The Rim for the start of Memorial Day weekend and a great opportunity to get out into the public eye to promote motorcycle safety. Members of the High Country Chapter (HCC) of ABATE of AZ turned out bright and early at […]
The 13th Annual Wild in the Weeds is in the books
This year’s Wild in the Weeds old school motorcycle rally was held on May 5th, 6th and 7th (the first weekend in May is its permanent date) at the Punkin Center Bar & Grill in Tonto Basin, Arizona. The event, hosted by the High Country Chapter of ABATE of AZ kicks off the summer riding […]
Mountain Motorcycle Association of Arizona’s Dick Tush Memorial Run
On Friday, May 12, 2017 I was honored to be able to attend the Mountain Motorcycle Association of Arizona’s (MMAA) run to honor the life and times of Richard Melvin Tush. A few words about Mr. Tush. Richard (Rich, Dick) Melvin Tush born Pittsburgh, Pa on 10/1/1936 passed away peacefully in his sleep on 4/22/2017 […]
MMA of AZ Verde Valley District, Fritz “The Jester” Heirich Memorial Run
Click this link for Photos. The 2017 Jester Memorial Run is in the books. This 22nd year there were 10 plaques commemorating the lives of bikers who have passed during the last year. Friends and family were on hand to remember these riders and to receive the plaques generously donated by the Verde Valley District of […]
Arizona Governor Proclaims May as Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month
Arziona Governor Doug Ducey has signed a proclamation declaring May as Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Month. The proclamation reads … WHEREAS, motorcycle riding is a popular form of recreation and transportation for thousands of people across Arizona and our Nation, and WHEREAS, the safe operation of a q motorcycle requires the use of specific skills […]
Alien Abduction Tour 2017 – Riding with the Rat Pack!
VIEW THE PHOTO GALLERY HERE The tour started (for me) on Thursday evening with a ride down to The Thumb in Scottsdale with my friend George. We met up in Pine, AZ and did the 2 hour ride down to arrive right on time. It was a beautiful evening  and I immediately felt welcome even though […]
Motorcycle Safari Live Blogging the AZ Rat Pack Alien Abduction Tour : UPDATED
UPDATE: So live blogging this event turned out to either impossible or not practical depending on where we were and what speed we were traveling. However our Universal Biker had an awesome time traveling 1,242 miles with a great group of riders. Expect a full report by the Monday evening. Motorcycle Safari’s Universal Biker will […]
13th Annual Wild in the Weeds Looks Like Best One Yet!
The 13th Annual Wild in the Weeds Motorcycle Party, sponsored by High Country Chapter (HCC) ABATE of Arizona, is shaping up to be the best on to-date. Like every year, it will be held the first weekend in May (this year that is May 5, 6 & 7). Last year, the Old Bastards MC of […]
2017 MMA Beach Party Photos and Stuff
The 2017 Modified Motorcycle Association of Arizona had their 2017 Beach Party at The Roadhouse in Cave Creek and I don’t know ho much money was raised but a whole lot more folks know they exist. The party stated at noon with riders coming form all over . Even those that started out with 22 […]