Monthly Archives: May 2011

Southbury Man Enjoys Motorized Huffy

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Countless riders own Harleys. Bill Kerber’s motorized conveyance might best be called a “Hardley.” It’s not very powerful and doesn’t go very fast. Unlike a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, it doesn’t have a massive V-twin motor, rather … Continue reading

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Helmet Law’s Repeal Should Bring Bikers Back

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com The overturning of a controversial city helmet law in Myrtle Beach, S.C. by the state Supreme Court is expected to bring bikers back to the Grand Strand for the Cruisin’ the Coast Spring Bike Rally, which runs … Continue reading

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The Herd Gets Thinned…

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com A motorcyle mag that I subscribe to arrived the other day and contained a column by the editor in which he lamented having sold numerous bikes over the years. It seemed to be the right decision … Continue reading

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H-D Threatens Dealer Because of Location

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com  Harley-Davidson is threatening not to renew the contract of a dealer in northeastern Ohio because of the store location. The “Akron Beacon Journal” has the story here. The dealer has been given two years to … Continue reading

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Readership Blossoms in April

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com RIDE-CT.com’s readership took a big jump in April. A total of 1,498 people recorded 2,104 visits – up from 932 and 1,572, respectively, in March. Readers came from 61 countries. The Top 10 countries were: United States, … Continue reading

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Gerbing’s Bringing Jobs Back to U.S.

By Bud Wilkinson of RIDE-CT.com Gerbing’s Heating Clothing is bringing 150 jobs back to the U.S. by shifting manufacturing from China to North Carolina. The Greensboro “News & Record” has the story here. Gerbing’s makes gear under its own name and … Continue reading

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