motorcycle shows

Our recent trip to Portland, Oregon for the 14th annual “The One Motorcycle Show” was a treat for us as photographers and motorcycle enthusiasts. This event has been hosted since 2010 in Portland by See See Motor Coffee family and its founder, Thor Drake. This year’s event was held again at the family owned Zidell Yards Barge Building, the last undeveloped property on the south Portland waterfront. The smell of dust, grease, and rust along with the industrial metal workings of the old building was a perfect setting for thousands of pilgrims to gather and celebrate all things motorcycle.

The Shocking Demise of IMS Outdoors

by Rob Brooks | May 11, 2022 | Industry & Racing | 4 |

I got the call while driving out to the Scull Shoals ADV/Dual Sport Ride, a call I’d been expecting but with different content and purpose. Leah with the International Motorcycle Shows Outdoors dialed me up, not to discuss details of our 2nd year partnership with them, but to inform me the shows were all abruptly being cancelled. “We’ve made the difficult decision to suspend all of the 2022 shows,” she informed me, “we just made the decision today.”

IMS Outdoors 2022

by Rob Brooks | Feb 14, 2022 | Industry & Racing | 0 |

When we first learned of the Progressive IMS shifting to an outdoor, demo rides format for 2021, we felt it was a grand idea whose time had fully arrived. After nearly 40 years of a winter convention center display format, the Informa Markets team (organizers of IMS) transitioned to an open-air riding experience last year, with stops in cities across America during the summer and fall, and the results were spectacular.

Demo Ride Options Expand at IMS Outdoors

by Rob Brooks | Jul 7, 2021 | Bikes & Gear, Industry & Racing | 2 |

If you haven’t yet made plans to attend one of the upcoming International Motorcycle Shows Outdoors taking place across America this summer and fall, you really should. And bring your riding gear, as you will have a plethora of opportunities to sample the latest bikes from a multitude of motorcycle brands.

Strider And All Kids Bike Joins IMS Outdoors

by Road Dirt Crew | Jun 2, 2021 | Industry & Racing, Ride Life | 0 |

The nation’s leading consumer motorcycle tour, Progressive IMS Outdoors, announced two new partnerships, with Strider and non-profit organization All Kids Bike, to lead a two-part initiative designed to excite young kids about the thrill of two wheels by engaging children at an early age and teaching the younger generation how to ride.