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The Motorcycle Industry Was At A Crossroads, Then COIVD-19 Changed Up The Map
The motorcycle industry was in a funk - and then Covid-19 hit, and suddenly sales figures got turbocharged. What happened? Longtime insider Robert Pandya talked with Forbes.com about how several factors and a bit of luck may have the chance to change an industry.
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Kent is one of the first national level industry people I met. I was on an Aprilia cup team (prior to working for Aprilia) and Kent rode our bike at Laguna Seca being bested by John Hopper. But it was a hell of a race. Kent had been recently dealt the brutal blow of his 20 year editorship of Sport Rider ending when the publisher closed the magazine, when he joined us for the Give A Shift Round Table. I've been a fan of his for my entire professional career, and this is our first GAS podcast. I s ... Read More
Look, I know an hour and 40 minutes is a long time to listen - but this was truly a great conversation. Abhi from www.Bike-Urious.com and Jamie from www.MotoGeo.com and I were attending the Yamaha MT-03 launch in Austin. We certainly had a few drinks as the interview went on and covered a lot of ground (unlike the bike test that day) . I'm glad I did not have to blow before riding the hotel elevator... We dove into products, the industry and their backgrounds. We spoke of personal stories ... Read More
I had a chance to chat with my funniest friend - Alonzo Bodden, one of America's top touring comedians and a lifetime motorcyclist. We talk about brands, events and what he rides. Listen in for a quick and funny hour on motorcycling.
Sparking the AMA - by Robert Pandya
Sparking the AMA - by Robert Pandya Published on February 12, 2020 Sunset rides always gets me thinking. I am an AMA member and have been for many years. Sure, I missed a few in the mix, but I have a bunch of pins and have recycled my share of American Motorcyclist magazine for decades. I feel there there is some good coming out of the AMA at least as far as a brand awareness on capitol hill, and they have some great archives and assets in the Hall Of Fame. I have jumped in to help the HoF ...Read More
Loafers Glory
Opens and closes from time to time. A small store at the east end of Wayah Road about 5 miles from downtown Franklin, NC. Sundries, ice cream, stickers and T-shirts.
Opens and closes from time to time. A small store at the east end of Wayah Road about 5 miles from downtown Franklin, NC. Sundries, ice cream, stickers and T-shirts.
Loafers Glory
Opens and closes from time to time. A small store at the east end of Wayah Road about 5 miles from downtown Franklin, NC. Sundries, ice cream, stickers and T-shirts.
Opens and closes from time to time. A small store at the east end of Wayah Road about 5 miles from downtown Franklin, NC. Sundries, ice cream, stickers and T-shirts.
Livewire - a specific design.
January 15, 2019 Livewire - a specific design. Introducing the motorcycle built to cruise Wall St. I must give our friends in Milwaukee kudos for slogging through and delivering what (in part) has needed to happen for some time. How does the most famous motorcycle marque in the world begin to re-shape it’s brand and product range in a way to appeal to new and different riders? It takes a significant shift to make this sort of change. Ironically with bikes that don’t shift. Four yea ...Read More
I finally had a chance to enjoy a casual ride with my friend Charles Fleming of the Los Angeles Times. Now a freelancer, Charles and I rode up through Crestline and Big Bear CA, and enjoyed such a great conversation about his travels and some great motorcycle industry insights - he is going to be a two-parter! So much goodness… Enjoy part one as we await our quesadillas. Read his stories here: http://www.latimes.com/la-bio-charles-fleming-staff.html ... Read More
Joining us on the GAS Podcast is one of the fastest guys on two wheels - both in a straight line or around a dirt track - Mr. Chris Carr! He has been working with American Flat Track and been a big part of the scene for decades. His perspective on motorcycle industry growth though racing is important and we enjoy a great conversation. Visit his AMA Hall of fame page here: http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/detail.aspx?RacerID=331 ... Read More
Enjoy a GREAT conversation with Ryan McFarland of Strider Bikes. He may be the one person who invented the one thing that might be the biggest contributor to the future of motorcycle interest and sales. With nearly 2 million units sold in the past few years - Strider is certainly on a roll. Oh by the way - TRAINING WHEELS SUCK!!!
