Archive for the ‘Michigan’ Category

Michigan – SMOTY Awards Dinner

If you were unable to attend the recent SMOTY Awards Banquet, you missed out on a great time. A group of ninety-nine folks, MSTA Members, spouses, and guests enjoyed themselves at Karl’s Cabin Restaurant on the evening of January 7. The 2011 awards were as follows:

Nicky Hayden for a Day

by Bill (Kickstand) Preininger As the years add up I’ve have made it a practice to take in a riding class or a track day each year to sharpen riding skills & hopefully suspend the threat of that dreaded street crash. For anyone who has invested time in the Keith Code Superbike School (www.superbikeschool.com) you [...]

The Loneliest Road in America

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America’s Back Bone By Russ Weik, Texas MSTA Member Highway 50, the Lincoln Highway, was one of the first coast to coast roads in the United States. Some historians trace its origin to 1821 and the Sante Fe trail. It runs approximately 3073 miles from Ocean City, Maryland to Sacramento, California or more if you [...]

Michigan – Post Meeting Workshops UPDATE!

By John Cirner The idea came to me years ago when hanging out in the parking lot of Kerby’s Coney Island after a HSTA (back in the old days) breakfast meeting. I observed the collective group of riders standing around in small sub-groups talking about all things motorcycle related. In the summer months the gatherings [...]

Michigan Squadron Mileage Awards

LAST CALL to get your 2011 mileage reported to Ian Orr for the Michigan Squadron Mileage Contest. We need to get as many members as possible to participate in this. There are SMOTY Points at stake and there will be recognition of the winners at our Annual SMOTY Banquet in January. So send your information [...]

Michigan Squadron Riding Events 2012

One of the traditions of the Michigan Squadron of the MSTA is to organize a few events each year specifically for our State Squadron. These events are not sanctioned or official events of the MSTA, but are limited to those who are current members of the MSTA.The full 2012 schedule is still in development. There [...]

Michigan – SMOTY Awards Dinner

Our fifth Annual “Squadron Member of the Year” awards dinner will be held following the International Motorcycle Show, on Saturday, January 7, 2012. All Michigan Squadron Members and their guests are invited to attend. We’ll be gathering at Karl’s Cabin in Plymouth at 6:00 that evening. We’ll be recognizing those members who have managed to [...]

Michigan – Meeting Announcement!

Saturday, December 17, 2011, we will be meeting at Karl’s Cabin restaurant in Plymouth, MI. Karl’s is located on Gotfredson Road, just north of M-14. From I-275 / I-96 takeM14West towards Ann Arbor. Gotfredson Road is exit # 15. The meeting begins at 8:30 AM Late arrivals are always welcome!

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