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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

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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

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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 …

2023 Riding into History Grand Marshal, Mary McGee

Who is this Woman and Why is She Important to Riding into History?

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She is Mary McGee, one of the first women to race motorcycles and break the all male barrier in the sport of motocross and road racing in the United States! This is what the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame says about her exciting life as a racer when she was inducted into the Hall of Fame. “Mary McGee is a pioneering female motorcyclist, who was among the first women to race motorcycles in motocross and road racing events in the United States.” “Mary McGee is a unique, dynamic force of nature in the world of motorcycling.” “Throughout her adult life, McGee has served as an ambassador for motorcycling, whether …

April 15, 2023

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This is the date to save on your calendar to attend the 23rd Annual Riding into History Concours D’Elegance, at the World Golf Village in St Augustine, Florida.  The weekend begins on Friday, April 14, 2023 with the Grand Marshal’s lunch ride and Banquet that evening.  This year will feature Competition Motorcycles and will be led by Concours Chairperson Cindy McLean. Cindy is responsible for communications for the American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association (AHRMA) and along with her husband is our expert team on Competition Motorcycles, so you can expect to see some great motorcycles.   The motorcycle pictured above, a …

Brought to You by Our Sponsors!!!

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[Photo Credit Dragan Harbov] Thanks to all the sponsors for Riding Into History we are able to bring to you scenes like those shown above. We appreciate all that the sponsors do to help us. Without their help we would not be able to have a successful Riding Into History weekend and make a donation to K9s for Warriors, our main charity.  So, to all our great sponsors, THANK YOU! Sargent Cycle Products Adamec Hagerty VyStar Credit Union Dohm’s Creative Photography AHRMA Robert Crabb Allstate Agency BMW Motorcycles of Jacksonville Mercedes-Benz BD’s Cycles Fisher Design & Advertising CHill Concepts We …

Fantastic Weather + Fantastic Motorcycles = Fantastic Weekend

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This past weekend was the 22nd Annual Riding into History, Concours d’Elegance, held at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine, Florida. From the Grand Marshal’s ride with its stop at K9’s for Warriors Friday morning, and the Grand Marshal Banquet Friday night with an interesting interview with Grand Marshal, Paul Teutul, to the Concours on Saturday, the event was a rousing success.  If you missed the event mark your calendar for next year’s event to be held on April, 15, 2023. The Best in Show motorcycle was the beautiful 1934 Moto Guzzi GTS owned by Spencer Graves, shown above …

Local Entertainer, George Aspinall, Will Be Performing at Riding into History

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Riding into History is excited to share that local singer songwriter, George Aspinall will be performing during our Concours on Saturday, April 23 at the World Golf Village in St. Augustine. George “Nightingale“ Aspinall, better known as “Papa George rock star” to his granddaughters is also a born and raised Jacksonvillian and is the founder (thus the name), front man and general trouble maker of the George Aspinall Band. George has been “annoying/entertaining” audiences with his original music and eclectic covers for over 35 years. Received his first guitar when was 6 and immediately destroyed it. The “George Aspinall Band” …

This Fantastic Vintage BMW Could Be Yours!

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Here is your opportunity to own a pristine 1984 BMW R100RT Last Edition. This bike has just been serviced. It has new tires, front brakes, filters, and battery. All fluids, including oil and hydraulic have been changed. The motorcycle is equipped with a new Clearview Shields windscreen and a beautiful Sargent saddle. The motorcycle will be auctioned at our 22nd Riding Into History Concours d’Elegance this Saturday April 23, 2022, to be held in St. Augustine at The World Golf Village. In addition to the auction motorcycle, the Concours features over 200 antique and vintage motorcycles, as well as vendors, …

Meet and Greet with Grand Marshal, Paul Teutul, Jr.

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Riding into History gives you three opportunities to meet and talk to Paul Teutul Jr., during the Riding Into History Weekend, April 22 and 23, 2022.  Paul Teutul Jr. was the chief designer and fabricator as featured on the TV series American Chopper. Now he is working on his own designs at Paul Jr. Designs. Attend the vintage Motorcycle  Concours d’Elegance on April 23, 2022 at the World Golf Village in St Augustine, Florida hosted by Riding into History.  Paul will be there to sign autographs and talk to the attendees.  Enter your motorcycle in the Concours d’Elegance and go on the Grand …