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 […]
Photos From 2017 Motorcycle Day at the Dome in Arizona (updated Saturday, Feb. 18th)
On Wednesday, February 15, 2017, over 150 motorcyclists from all over Arizona converged on the states house in Phoenix to bring attention to motorcycle rights and the need to re-instate the Motorcycle Safety Fund. There were approx 150-175 riders in attendance representing something like 20+ clubs and organizations. While the majority of the representatives and […]
14th Annual Barbie Hensler Memorial Toy Run – Dec 10, 2016
By Woody Phillips- High Country Chapter A.B.A.T.E. of AZ Saturday, Dec 10, 2016 the High Country Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. of Arizona held their 14th Annual Barbie Hensler Memorial toy Run to collect toys and clothing for local families in need this Christmas. The run, started 14 years ago by Payson resident and A.B.A.T.E member Barbie […]
ABATE of AZ Annual Meeting / Christmas Party, 2016 Photos
On December 4th, 2016 ABATE of Arizona held their annual meeting followed by a Christmas Party. It included a chili cook-off (all the chili was amazing) and Karaoke (and hilarity ensued). If you were not there, here are some photos of what you missed. If you were there, then I can this can be used […]