From what we can find, this is a fictional story that’s been floating around the interwebs for years. Yet the truth is, the horror of human trafficking is a reality happening all around us, every day. The lesson is, we all can make a difference. Be observant, take action, involve the law. Don’t look the other way. You just might save a child’s, a woman’s, or a senior’s life.
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It’s a lot of miles for a motorcycle, 143,370 and climbing. Goldwing or BMW territory, these are not the miles you would expect from a 1998 VFR800. I decided to brew up some coffee, warm up my math and do a deep dive into what it has taken my VFR to rack up such big league miles.
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In the classic Lynyrd Skynyrd southern rock anthem, the skies were blue, but not this year when the first Atlantic hurricane, Isaias, bore down menacingly on the Gulf coast. Rain and windy weather aside, the 21st annual Barber Vintage Festival went ahead. Scheduled events went on as planned with volunteers, riders, and fans committed to the weekend’s success. Thursday through Sunday were packed with all things motorcycle. The swap meet area was loaded with parts, bikes, gear, and anything and everything a collector or restorer would want to own. Road Dirt’s own Mike Boyd took care of his shopping early and took home a 1973 Honda XL 250 to ride around the Georgia hills.
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Deep in Yamaha’s motorcycle lineup, in the dark corners of the brand’s “warehouse”, there resides an anomaly, a time capsule that was never buried, an old workhorse that has never been put out to pasture. Few motorcycles, of any brand, have endured as long as this bike, mostly unchanged. In fact, 2027 will mark the 40th birthday of the TW200, a relic from the past that somehow remains a staple in Yamaha’s pantheon of legendary motorcycles.
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At the water’s edge, I looked out across the stream, sand on both shores and rocks in the middle. The old Harley/Aermacchi single cylinder was thumping away, ready to make the crossing, but I found myself sitting there, awaiting my turn and thinking, “What am I doing here?!”
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Why? Why are they killing us? These sudden outbursts of anger, frustration and despair cause her to stare into the half-light, physically vibrating from the hatred inside that is unable to escape. The swirling maelstrom of vitriol becoming a supernatural demon that is possessing this sweet, bright and energetic young lady. Then it’s over, and she is back, in the way I’ve seen soldiers wounded in battle leave the moment and return during similar conversations.
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The 2026 MotoAmerica season brought another year of thrilling American motorcycle road racing, with eight national championship classes producing their own storylines, title fights and standout performances. The season was particularly significant because MotoAmerica celebrated the 50th anniversary of Superbike racing in America, and the premier Quad Lock Superbike Championship went down to the final race of the year at New Jersey Motorsports Park. Several championships were settled before the weekend finale, while others required every available point before champions could be crowned.
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