“Texas” Larry Walker raps up the 2009 Washington State legislative session.
Good morning, Riders,
Grab that doughnut and cup of coffee, or perhaps a beer and a brat, and settle back.
The good news is that the motorcyclists in Washington State survived the good intentions of the Washington State Legislature for another year with one win and no [...]

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Registration for the 2009 Washington 120 State Park Tour is open. This is the third year for this unique event and promises to be the largest yet.

In the Washington 120 motorcyclists compete by visiting as many of the 120 Washington State Parks as possible before the tour deadline. Each park visit must be documented with a photograph of the park sign and the riders registration number.
With budget cuts looming, this could be the last year that many of the parks will be open. Don’t miss this chance to see some of the wonders of Washington State.

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Source Interlink, publisher of 75 magazines, including several motorcycle titles, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Potentially affected motorcycle titles include:

ATV Rider
Baggers
Dirt Rider
Hot Bike
Motorcycle Cruiser
Motorcyclist
Sport Rider
Street Chopper
Super Street Bike

Source Interlink’s press release regarding the filing follows.
Bonita Springs, FL., April 28, 2009 - Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (Nasdaq:SORC), one of the largest publishers of magazines and [...]

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Th following is from the Kitsap Sun (emphasis added by me.):
BREMERTON — A group of about 100 motorcycles slowed southbound traffic on Highway 3 at around 12:20 p.m. Saturday.
No one was able to pass the mass of motorcycles as it made its way at the speed limit past the Chico and Kitsap Way exits, and [...]

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The North Cascade Highway will open a week earlier than predicted tomorrow.
Crews had anticipated the road would be clear and safe by May 1, but the Washington Department of Transportation announced that the pass would be open 8 p.m. Friday.
Crews started working on the pass four weeks ago with plows and snow blowers.
The pass typically [...]

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