Links List
Upcoming Motorcycling Events
Motorcycle Times (Publication and Website)
The #1 source for motorcycling event listings in the Mid-Atlantic region. The Winding Road MOTORCYCLE TIMES (WRMT) is a regional motorcycle magazine serving the Mid-Atlantic states of Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia, plus Washington, D.C. The MOTORCYCLE TIMES is distributed free through Talbot Power Sports and hundreds of motorcycle shops, clubs, rider training sites, race tracks, events venues, and other “motorcycle-friendly” locations around the region.
"Side Stand Up" Online Radio Show
Hello friends, riders, and dreamers my name is Tom Lowdermilk.Welcome to a place where people can share thoughts, memories, and dreams of riding motorcycles or just driving through the back roads of america in what ever it might be. I hope you find this website a place to log on and dream, share, learn, teach, exchange thoughts, and have fun. This is my first venture into a website so please don't hesitate to email me with suggestions. Along with this web site, I host along with friends "Side Stand Up" The World's Only Motorcycle Radio Road Show. New technology enables us to broadcast a show about all aspects of riding a motorcycle, camping, places to see, and parties not to miss.
DelMarVa Bikers Online
Good source for information on motorcycling events on the DelMarVa peninsula including the Eastern Shore of VA and all points in between. Lots of biker events, shops, builders, bars, restaurants and various assorted points and events of interest.
Products Sold and Serviced by Talbot PowerSports
Honda Powersports
In 1959, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. proudly opened its doors with a small storefront in Los Angeles. Look how they've grown.
Honda Power Equipment
For the yard that is the envy of the neighborhood, the smart choice is Honda. Honda is the premier source for lawn and garden power equipment and information. Each and every product has been engineered to meet the high standards of the Honda tradition. Honda's legendary engine technology offers highly efficient, quiet, environmentally-responsible power for a wide variety of outdoor power equipment.
Can-Am ATVs
At Bombardier Recreational Products, innovation and passion are at the heart of our commitment, our products, and our brands. Whether it be our Sea-Doo watercraft and sport boats; our Ski-Doo® and Lynx® snowmobiles; our Rotax® karts and engines; our Can‑AmTM ATVs and utility vehicles or our Evinrude® and Johnson® outboard engines, these values come alive through technology and design, inspired by a single and common compelling mission: to deliver to consumers the most extraordinary recreational experience.
Sea-Doo
As the leader in watersports fun, Bombardier Recreational Products, makers of Sea-Doo® watercraft and SportBoats, and Evinrude® and Johnson® outboard engines, is committed to providing good clean fun on the water. Sea-Doo is innovation, Sea-Doo is performance, Sea-Doo is passion. BRP is setting the standard by which all other recreational product manufacturers are measured. For well over fifteen years, Sea-Doo Watercraft and Sportboats have stood at the forefront of an industry. The list of firsts continues to build, and all our accomplishments have had one simple goal - to give our customers, young and old, unbelievable fun on the water by delving deep into your emotions and escaping the everyday pressures of life.
Gravely
Established in 1933 in Brillion, Wis., Ariens Company is a leading manufacturer of outdoor power equipment for both consumer and commercial use. The company’s premium brands include Ariens Sno-Thro® machines and Ariens zero-turn mowers for consumers, and Gravely® commercial lawn equipment for professional landscape contractors. Ariens’ affiliate, Stens Corporation, supplies replacement parts to the outdoor power equipment industry.
Load Rite
For years, the name Load Rite has been synonymous with the words craftsmanship, style and value. Since 1980, Load Rite trailers have been designed and built with care to make them the finest trailers on the market.
Kawasaki
ATVs, Motorcycles, Utility Vehicles, Watercraft and Power Products are just some of the unique consumer products that have made the Kawasaki brand a household name around the world. From the class leading Ninja® sportbikes and thundering Vulcan™ cruisers to the rugged Brute Force™ ATVs, MULE™ utility vehicles and JET SKI® watercraft, Kawasaki products lead the powersports industry around the globe. The secret of Kawasaki's success is in designing and manufacturing products that offer balanced performance, high quality, reliability and excellent fit and finish. So take a look at what Kawasaki has to offer you in the way of Leading Edge products!
Motorcycle Organizations
Motorcycle Safety Foundation
The Motorcycle Safety Foundation® is the internationally recognized developer of the comprehensive, research-based, Rider Education and Training System (MSF RETS). RETS curricula promotes lifelong-learning for motorcyclists and continuous professional development for certified RiderCoaches and other trainers. MSF also actively participates in government relations, safety research, public awareness campaigns and the provision of technical assistance to state training and licensing programs.
American Motorcyclist Association
Founded in 1924, the AMA has an unparalleled history of pursuing, protecting and promoting the interests of the world's largest and most dedicated group of motorcycle enthusiasts. The AMA focuses on rights, riding and racing through its government relations work, by sanctioning road and off-road riding activities and overseeing professional and amateur racing events.
Honda Riders Club
Are you part of the HRCA? If you are, then you already know about the great benefits and special offers only available to Members. If not, sign up now! Ask about our local chapter sponsored by Talbot Power Sports.
Law Dogs Eastern Shore Chapter
Established in 2003, the Maryland II Chapter of the Law Dogs Motorcycle Club members include law enforcement officers, emergency services, fire department, military, both retired and current, and civilians from Maryland's Eastern Shore and Delaware Area. Talbot Power Sports is proud to support many of the Law Dogs events.
Women on Wheels
If you are a lady who loves to drive or ride as passenger on motorcycles, motorbikes, scooters, or trikes then this is the group for you! This organization welcomes your family members and you to indulge your passion for riding with other discriminating hobbyists, at rallies, chapter meetings, tours, or other events.Their goal is to unite all women motorcycle enthusiasts for recreation, education, mutual support, recognition, and to promote a positive image of motorcycling.
ABATE of Maryland
ABATE (A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments) of Maryland is the largest association of motorcycle riders in Maryland, whose members have joined together to advocate training as the foremost means to reducing accidents and injury, to put an end to discriminatory legislation, to communicate via a bi-monthly newsletter, to explore ways to improve the overall motorcycling experience in Maryland, and to provide for and assure a continuing freedom and affordability of motorcycling.
Midshore ABATE
Mid-Shore ABATE is a chapter of ABATE of Maryland, Inc. The Mid-Shore Chapter represents the following counties; Talbot, Caroline, Dorchester, and Queen-Annes ABATE of Maryland, Inc. is dedicated to, but not limited to, protecting the individual and collective rights of motorcyclists through public education, political change, and charitable works. Memberships is open to all people interested in furthering the aims and purposes of ABATE of Maryland, Inc. There are no restrictions regarding brands of motorcycles owned nor is motorcycle ownership required.
ROK Riders of Kawasaki
Riders of Kawasaki (ROK) is a motorcycle club which encompasses a wide variety of riding styles for motorcycle enthusiasts aged 16 and older. The club embraces every style of Kawasaki street bike. ROK members enjoy a unique opportunity to ride and meet other people who enjoy doing the same things. It's all about the ride. In fact, you don't have to be a Kawasaki street bike owner to join ROK. All you need is the desire to ride any street-legal motorcycle. Whether you’re looking for a few new riding partners, or are interested in attending world class AMA road racing events, it’s all here! Anyone interested in forming a TALBOT POWERSPORTS chapter should contact our sales manager, Tyde Mowers, for more info.
Blue Knights
The BLUE KNIGHTS® is a non-profit fraternal organization consisting of active and retired law enforcement men & women who enjoy riding motorcycles.
Red Knights
The Red Knights are a club for members of the fire service and their families, who enjoy riding motorcycles. Membership is open to all firefighters, active or retired, volunteer or industrial, who have access to a motorcycle and hold a valid motorcycle drivers license. Spouses, members' children, and boy/girlfriends are also welcome as Social Members. At present, a minimum of seven firefighters are required to charter a new chapter.
Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club
Founded in 1977, the Vintage Japanese Motorcycle Club (VJMC) is the premier worldwide club dedicated to the preservation, restoration, and enjoyment of vintage Japanese motorcycles (20 years old or older) and the promotion of the sport of motorcycling. The VJMC is a NOT-FOR-PROFIT IRS reregistered 501 C (7) group. Because we are a 501 C (7) Club, all contributions to the VJMC are deductible to the full extend allowed by law. The VJMC has affiliated branches all over the world. The North American branch has over 2,700 enthusiastic and dedicated US and Canadian members. Regardless of where we are located though, members share the same love of old Japanese bikes – street or dirt – and welcome those of you who share our interests to join us. Annual membership is only $25 USD.
The Maryland Xiles
Home to the Honda VTX riders group of Maryland.
Motorcycle Racing Links
DelMarVa MX Series
If it's Motocross Racing on the Eastern Shore that you're looking for then look no further than the fast growing DelMarVa Motocross Racing Series. Be sure to checkout our "TPS Bucks" racing program, click on the "Specials" link on our site.
The Landing MX
Talbot County Maryland's own motocross and ATV riding facility featuring 5 different MX tracks. A great place to bring the family for a fun day of dirt riding. Open to the public every weekend.
American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association
The American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association Ltd. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to restoring and competing on classic motorcycles. With well over 5,000 members, AHRMA is the largest vintage-racing group in North America and one of the biggest in the world. The association has grown steadily over the years, reflecting the increasing interest in classic bikes.
Honda Racing Team
Honda Red Riders is the home of Honda Motocross, Road Racing and Off-Road Motorcycle Racing news, including team rider biographies and statistics, race schedules, race series standings, special features and fan club information.
Kawasaki Team Green Racing
Keep up with Team Green Kawasaki Racing News.
Blue Diamond MX Park
Blue Diamond Park, Delaware's only Action Sports and Entertainment Complex. Their focus is to provide a diverse playground of activities and features for young and old alike.
AMA District 7
Dedicated to the sport of Motorcycling in Maryland, Delaware and D.C. since 1966. If you're interested in any type of competitive motorcycling event from MX to Dirt Track this is the place to start.
MAMA
MAMA is a non-profit youth motocross organization based at Budds Creek MX Park, in Budds Creek, Maryland. During the 2005 racing season almost 1,750 racers participated in events promoted by MAMA. The organization is run by an all volunteer Board of Directors, and is dedicated to providing the very best in motocross racing. Throughout this racing season, the Board hopes that all members will learn and grow as a result of the time spent at our events. MAMA races are known the nation wide for the high quality standards upheld. Sportsmanship, caring, understanding and fairness, traits we all should foster, are priorities at MAMA.
Budds Creek MX
Budds Creek easily makes it on the list of America's greatest tracks. The track is fun to race, great for spectators, and the guy behind it has his heart in the right place. So if you are a rider, skip the National Museum of American Art building at the Smithsonian (don't skip the National Air and Space Museum) and head out of Washington D.C. towards the Capital of American Motocross - Budds Creek!
Dirt Riding Resources in the Maryland Area
Maryland State Parks
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources provides trails for off-road vehicles, or ORV's, in Garrett, Potomac, Green Ridge, Savage River and Pocomoke State Forests. An ORV is defined as a motorized vehicle designed for or capable of cross-country travel on land, water, snow, ice, marsh, swampland or other natural terrain. Off-road vehicles include a four-wheel drive or low pressure tire vehicle; an automobile; a truck; a motorcycle and related two-wheel vehicles; an amphibious machine; a ground effect or air cushion vehicle; a snowmobile; and a golf cart.
Hatfield McCoy Trails
Come visit the place where wild and wonderful mountains have combined with trails heaven to create the nationally recognized Hatfield-McCoy Trails. The trails are located in the rich mountains of Appalachia in southern West Virginia. Deep valleys mixed with tight and twisting trails tempt the daring soul to push further, whether the chosen form of transportation is an ATV, dirtbike, a horse, mountain bike or your own two legs. West Virginia is known as “Almost Heaven” and it’s no coincidence the Hatfield-McCoy Trails have become known as “TrailsHeaven.” Southern hospitality combines with over 500 miles of trails (more in progress), to form life-long memories and create an experience you will want to repeat again and again.
Snake Creek MX
Established in 1993 Snake Creek is a premier motocross facility located in Farmington Delaware. Well groomed and meticulously maintained.Snake Creek is uniquely designed to suit all levels from beginner to expert riders.Snake Creek now features an extremely rider friendly kiddie track.
Motocross Tracks on the Delmarva Peninsula
Blue Diamond MX Park (New Castle, DE)
Blue Diamond Park, Delaware's only Action Sports and Entertainment Complex. Our focus is to provide a diverse playground of activities and features for young and old alike.
Middleford Speedway (Middleford, DE)
Take Route 13 South to Route 404/18 East. Go 5 miles to blinking light - Road 525 - turn right and go 4 miles - will see large dirt hill on right - SLOW DOWN - track entrance is between the trees on the right.
The Landing MX (Easton, MD)
Located in Talbot County near Easton, Md, they are one of the best Motocross parks in the area. Open to the public every weekend during the fall and winter months for your dirt riding enjoyment.
Other Useful Links
2008 Americade Motorcycle Rally
Since its inception in 1983, TourExpo has established itself as the world’s biggest and most successful motorcycle expo catering to the road rider, with millions of dollars worth of merchandise being displayed in two locations: The Forum convention center, and Million Dollar Beach.
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration
Welcome to the MVA web site. The MVA touches the life of almost every citizen and resident of the State of Maryland. Our core mission is to ensure the safety of every driver we license, maintaining the integrity of our processes for every product issued by MVA and enforcing the security of the information in our databases. By working creatively, the MVA team has applied the latest technology to replace the need for the customer to visit an MVA Office. Our goal is to provide as many options as possible to our customers to conduct the majority of transactions via an alternate service delivery method such as by mail, telephone, internet or a self-service kiosk.