Words by Holly Will BondFeatured photo (above) by Bob LeClair Competition motorcycles in the lobby of the Renaissance Hotel, photo by Cindy McLeanMore than a month has passed since the 23rd Annual Riding Into History™ Motorcycle Concours d’Elegance was held at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida on April 14th and 15th. It was a splendid weekend of events, and the weather could not have been more perfect for the outdoor activities. In addition to long-time supporters, it’s exciting to see RIH drawing new entrants and new spectators every year. This year RIH celebrated on and off-road racing …
Silent Auction Bikes at 23rd Annual Riding Into History™
Two motorcycles have been generously donated to RIH for their silent auction to be held at the Grand Marshal dinner this Friday evening, April 14th at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida. In order for the general public to have a chance to bid on these exciting machines, the silent auction on the motorcycles will continue on Saturday the 15th at the Concours d’Elegance of the 23rd Annual Riding Into History™. The motorcycles will be displayed at the RIH Charity Store and bids are open until 2 pm. A 2001 BMW R1200C Phoenix Cruiser (pictured above) was donated …
Get a Youth’s Heart Racing as a Youth Judge in Riding into History™
The thrill of owning and riding motorcycles has been going on for well over one hundred years. Since the beginning, families across this great nation and across the world have enjoyed two-wheeled adventures together. At Riding into History™, we would like to share some of this rich story with you and the children in your lives. This is a perfect opportunity for kids to come and witness the beauty and learn about the functionality of these incredible vintage and antique machines. Our Youth Judging Program gives the participating kids short lessons in judging and critiquing vintage and antique motorcycles from different …
Grand Marshal Changes at Riding into History™
The Planning Committee for the 23rd Annual Riding Into History™ respectfully informs that due to a temporary inability to travel, Mary McGee is unable to be with us in person this April. To honor Mary’s many outstanding contributions to motorcycling, we have named her Honorary Grand Marshal for 2023. We are hopeful that she will be able to join us live and in person to be our Grand Marshal in 2024 for the 24th Annual Riding Into History. We are excited to announce that AMA Hall of Famer Brian Slark, of the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum and Motogiro d’Italia Hall …
Under 35 is Alive©
Is your motorcycle under 35 years old, and are you under 35 years old? Is your bike as old or older than you are? If so, Riding into History™ (RIH) has a fantastic new class to display your motorcycle!! The normal year of manufacture cut off date to enter your motorcycle into the Concours for RIH is 35 years. However there are many motorcycles that do not meet this age limit. In order to interest the younger generation into collecting and showing motorcycles, RIH has created a new class. We are calling this new class “Under 35 is Alive!©” . …
Bike Show at the Classic Car Museum of Saint Augustine!
The Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine opened up around June of 2020 and has already established itself as a premier car show event space and classic car museum. With a calendar full of automotive events including Cars & Coffee Meets, Vintage Car Shows and Local Cruise-Ins, they are now adding their first Vintage Motorcycle Show! This event, on February 18, 2023, will feature some of the finest bikes from the Hollingsworth family of St. Augustine, former long time family owned Harley Davidson Dealer and American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) racing team. The Hollingsworth family has brought their bikes …
Registration Now Open for 2023 Riding into History!
Registration for the 23rd Annual Riding Into History is now open. This year’s Riding into History takes place on April 15, 2023 at the World Golf Village in St Augustine, FL. Visit us at ridingintohistory.org to register your vintage motorcycle for the Concours d’Elegance and purchase your tickets for the Grand Marshal Ride and Banquet. The featured marque for this year’s show is GET YOUR HEART RACING-COMPETITION MOTORCYCLES. Our Grand Marshal is none other than AMA Hall of Famer, Mary McGee, Pioneer Woman in Women Racing. See you there! (Photo credit Dohms Creative Photography – Motorcycle selected as the 2023 …
Sad News
Bill Robinson, creative genius and tireless supporter of Riding Into History “…has finally died of his many afflictions at the age of 78…”. Bill’s own words, showing his creative mind and subtle humor. Riding Into History is the work of many volunteers, but Bill stands out as the person responsible for leading it into an organization that has been able to donate over $700,000 to several local Jacksonville area charities including Buddy-Check12, Wounded Warriors and K9s for Warriors. He was responsible for the relationship we shared with Don Bradley who created the poster artwork for 12 years and made those …
Riding Into History at the 17th Annual Barber Vintage Festival
Words and photos contributed by Holly Bond, Riding into History Committee Member, featured image above provided by ZoomMoto on behalf of Barber Motorsports Museum. During a weekend in early October, a crew of volunteers with Riding into History (RIH) ventured up into the Alabama hills near Birmingham, to set up shop at the Barber Vintage Festival at the Barber Motorsports Complex. If you have never attended this festival, be sure to mark your calendar for the 18th annual event that will take place during the weekend of October 6 – 8, 2023. The USS Twingle. A rare Puch motorcycle …
Riding into History Announces 2023 Grand Marshal
1968- Mary McGee riding her 250 Husqvarna at Saddleback Park [The image above depicts Mary McGee, somewhere along the 540 miles of 1975 Baja 500] Competition Motorcycles are the featured motorcycles in the Riding into History Concours D’Elegance to be held on April 15, 2023, at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida. In keeping with that theme we are fortunate to have as our Grand Marshal, Mary McGee, AMA Hall of Fame Inductee, Off Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee, Trailblazer, FIM Legend and one of the greatest women competitors in motorcycling history. You can ride and have …